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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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Hot tips for Slush 2015
November 6, 2015
Demos Helsinki is part of Slush 2015, one of Europe’s biggest technology and startup event! Follow this schedule and find us at Slush 2015: WEDNESDAY 11th NOV 2015 10:30–10:50 // GREEN STAGE Impact Ecosystem: Accelerating non-profits Demos Helsinki’s Maria Ritola interviewing Kate Courteau from Y-Combinator 13:00–13:45 Meet Sitra Impact Challenge startups: for more information, contact julia.jousilahti@demoshelsinki.fi 14:00–14:15 // GREEN STAGE…
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This is not a Smart City
November 5, 2015
Urbanisation is one of the most important megatrends to shape global society of the 21st century. However, urbanisation puts a strain on the quality of life in cities, as well as the management of big infrastructure systems, such as city traffic and energy usage. The Smart City approach is the…
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Multiplying computing power will revolutionize the forms of ownership
November 2, 2015
Have you ever heard of Moore’s law? Well, Moore’s law was developed by entrepreneur and engineer Gordon E. Moore in 1970. He stated that the computing power doubles every two years. Interestingly, this observation has been quite accurate for the last 40 years. For almost twenty years now, consumers have…
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