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Tag: human resources and management
News, research, and other announcements.
Using Custom Professional Development Opportunities to Develop Leaders
Niagara Region shares their experience of implementing a custom professional development program in their organization.
Standing out to fit in: How new Employees can set Themselves up for Success at a new Workplace
Research by Meena Andiappan offers suggestions that can alleviate some of the anxiety of being a new employee.
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.
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.
The Green-Eyed Monster: How Embracing Jealousy at Work can Make you More Productive
Feel jealous at work? A study by Meena Andiappan shows that embracing envy can enhance productivity in the workplace.
Developing Future Generations of Diverse Entrepreneurs
McMaster’s newest research centre helps communities around the world launch socially responsible and sustainable small businesses.
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.
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.
Grants Support World-Class Research at DeGroote
DeGroote researchers awarded Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF grants.
Soft Skills: The Foundation For The Future Of Work
In the tech-driven workplaces of tomorrow, sharpening your human skills will be a key to success.
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.
In the News: The Ethical Values and Behaviours of CEOs Play a Crucial Role in Attracting New Talent
Research by Associate Professor Meena Andiappan shows CEOs who demonstrate ethical leadership can help their company attract top candidates.