Sharkhead

Sharkhead Consulting Oy (SHC) provides tailored research and consulting services, with a particular focus on social sciences and societal issues. The company helps businesses, municipalities and third-sector organisations understand their audiences, develop their operations and make evidence-informed decisions. Its services span the research process, from shaping a study and designing surveys to conducting interviews, evaluations and statistical analyses, then reporting and visualising findings, including through Power BI.

SHC also offers consulting to develop research ideas into practical projects, scientific communication, and workshops and participation services that support dialogue with stakeholders and communities. For workplaces, it provides wellbeing and physical activity services, while students can access research-methods guidance and support with theses. The company describes its approach as collaborative, responsible and flexible, adapting each engagement to client needs. Its references include projects on children’s wellbeing, youth leisure, municipal sports services and community participation. SHC works through a network of professionals familiar with both research and practical settings, aiming to make research useful in real-world decision-making.