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Tag: Catherine Connelly
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In the News: Opinion: Here’s Why Canada Needs Open Permits for Foreign Workers
Catherine Connelly, Professor of Human Resources and Management, discusses potential changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
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In the News: Fines Mounting for Violations in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs
Professor Catherine Connelly discusses Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Programs in this recent Globe and Mail article.
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In the News: Bridging the Divide Between HR and the C-suite
Catherine Connelly discusses an unfortunate divide that can happen between HR and the C-suite in Canadian HR Reporter.
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In the News: 44 Days: That’s How Long Employers Have to Convince a New Employee to Stay
Professor Catherine Connelly discusses the importance of checking in with new employees in this Human Resources Director article.
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Safety on the Line: Drivers Who Juggle Multiple Jobs Are More Likely to Take Risks on the Road
Catherine Connelly and Alexandra Lefcoe discuss the safety risks facing drivers that juggle driving with another job.
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In the News: More Companies are Calling People Back to the Office. Many Workers Want to Stay Home
Professor Catherine Connelly discusses return to office policies and remote work options in this CBC News story.
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Grants Support World-Class Research at DeGroote
DeGroote researchers awarded Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF grants.
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In the News: Are Unproductive Business Team Meetings Taking Over Your Calendar?
In this Toronto Star article, Catherine Connelly explains how ineffective team meetings can lower employee morale and cost companies money.
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In the News: Even High-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers are at Risk of Exploitation
Catherine Connelly wrote an op-ed for The Hill Times that explains why high-wage TFWs are frequently overlooked but still need protections.
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Enduring Work: Experiences with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
A Q&A with DeGroote Professor Catherine Connelly on the Temporary Foreign Worker program and her new book.
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In the News: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Must Have Open Work Permits
In this Toronto Star op/ed Catherine Connelly says the biggest problem of the temporary foreign worker program is closed work permits.
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In the News: What Could the Future of Work Look Like? These Ontario Experts Offer Their Insight
DeGroote HR experts Catherine Connelly and Sean O'Brady discuss the future of work in this latest Hamilton Spectator series.