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We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead our People function at Demos Helsinki. In this role, you will guide our organization through people-related matters, focusing on statutory HR, talent management, and organizational development. You will work closely with a collaborative team to shape the future of our growing organization.
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Having integrated the internship programme into the community fabric 15 years ago, we at Demos Helsinki have attempted to refine it iteratively. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inspiring work environment for students at the early stage of their careers and impact-making journeys. We reached out to some interns to share their experiences, and below are their reflections.
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What skills are essential for a transition to a net-zero world? How can governments and businesses go beyond anticipating a green transition and actually building one? What are truly “transformational green skills”? Demos Helsinki will host a discussion at COP28 to explore these questions, inviting a cross-sectoral panel of…
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What if green skills were more than technical expertise? The Green Skills Radar helps Finnish organisations integrate transformative mindsets and leadership into sustainability strategies. With tools for skill assessments and practical recommendations, it guides teams to navigate change, fostering adaptability and collaboration for a successful green transition.
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In a world racing towards new carbon-neutral innovations, how can companies in the wood-product industry maintain their competitive edge? This research agenda highlights how the wood industry can seize opportunities in the sustainability transition through innovation and research. By prioritizing long-life products and collaboration across sectors, Finnish companies can lead the way to a path of strong sustainability.
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The notion of a “polycrisis” has become a defining feature of contemporary governance, and traditional administrative methods are increasingly inadequate. In this publication, Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan’s concept of “Generative Shared Intelligence” offers a model for addressing multidimensional problems in governance, emphasising the need for more flexible and collaborative structures designed for the sole purpose of sharing intelligence.
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Three Turning Points From 2019, Three Directions For 2020
December 19, 2019
Aleksi Neuvonen and Demos Helsinki team summarise three important turning points that shaped the future in 2019. We also list three themes to follow in 2020.
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We Need a European, People-First Smart City Model
December 17, 2019
We must bring the citizens to the heart of European smart city thinking, not focus on the interests of global behemoths or political aspirations.
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“Youth voice must be heard – not only during a strike on the steps of the Parliament House”
November 5, 2019
There is a difference between ‘hearing’ young people and ‘working with’ young people, Demos Helsinki’s Sofia Rahikainen emphasised in ministers’ discussion.
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