{"id":24428,"date":"2025-04-11T11:57:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myspeaker.fi\/profiles\/shadia-rask\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T06:39:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T06:39:36","slug":"shadia-rask","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/myspeaker.fi\/en\/keynote-speakers\/shadia-rask\/","title":{"rendered":"Shadia Rask"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shadia Rask is an awarded speaker and columnist, known for her radiant energy and ability to talk about difficult issues with compassion and clarity. As a researcher and professional in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), she is an expert in questions related to diversity in working life, immigration and social sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shadia has broad expertise and a diverse background. She holds a PhD in public health and has studied corporate responsibility at Hanken School of Economics. Before entrepreneurship, Shadia led research and development projects at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. She was responsible for the diversity-promoting recruitment experiment that was awarded the Innovator in Recruiting Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shadia\u2019s keynotes are praised for being inspiring and providing concrete examples. Shadia is a speaker for all fields and sectors, for companies, NGOs and the public sector. Shadia\u2019s clients have included e.g. the Finnish Chamber of Commerce, Barona, Duunitori, Wise Consulting, City of Helsinki and The Finnish League for Human Rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a speaker Shadia draws on research evidence and anecdotes from lived experience. Shadia was awarded the State Award for Public Information for her constructive and research-based contributions to public discourse on racism and inequality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shadia is known as a columnist for the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) and for her blog in Taloustaito. She is a frequent podcast guest, and her interviews have been published e.g. in Helsingin Sanomat, Talousel\u00e4m\u00e4, Kauppalehti Fakta, Kauppalehti Optio and Maailman Kuvalehti.<\/span><\/p>\n

Langauges: Finnish, English<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diversity is known to be a success factor for an organization. However, the mere existence of diversity does not produce success. This practical talk draws on research data and concrete examples to examine, why diversity, equality and inclusion are worthwhile and how these can be promoted in the everyday life of an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n \n

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\n Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment <\/h3>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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How to reach a more diverse applicant pool and build an employer image that attracts all potential job seekers? This practical talk examines diversity-promoting and inclusive recruitment methods drawing on research data and concrete examples. The talk will discuss the use of a diversity clause, anonymous recruitment, language proficiency requirements, positive action, diversity targets in HR policy, and inclusive communications.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n \n

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\n Anti-Racism in Action <\/h3>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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How can each of us be more courageous in addressing racism? In this training, we will learn about different forms of racism drawing on research and practical examples. We will cover what anti-racism means and discuss how equality and non-discrimination can be promoted in practice in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\u201dI loved the speaker, Shadia Rask, she was very inspiring!\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201dA very interesting speaker and relevant topic.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dWell-organized event, and excellent speaker. Just the right amount of facts and concrete examples.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dExcellent topic and very topical. Shadia\u2019s presentation was good: based on research, but concrete and easy to follow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n

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