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News, research, and other announcements.
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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.
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MIRA Funds two new Major Programs of Research in Aging, Addressing Frailty and the Digital Divide
Milena Head's EMPOWrD project seeks to enhance mobility and wellness among older Canadians through effective and inclusive technology design
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Shrinking Wallets, Ballooning Costs: Is There any Retail Relief in Store for Shoppers?
Associate professor, Brent McKnight, breaks down the social and structural factors at play when it comes to pricing.
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How a Battery Leasing Model Could Increase Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Lingling Shi introduces a flexible electric battery leasing model that allows drivers to adjust their vehicle’s range.
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Beyond the Books: Navigating the PhD Journey Together
Graduating PhD students, Esraa and Ahmed, reflect on their academic journey and raising a family while completing their PhDs.
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Dilemma of CEOs Responding to Social Activists
DeGroote professor François Neville explores how business leaders can manage social activism in and around their firms.
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Learning to Lead Through Life
Teal McAteer takes students on a transformative leadership education experience to discover their most authentic selves.
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In the News: Outdated Rules and Mounting Losses: Can Anything be Done to fix Canada Post?
Marketing expert Marvin Ryder weighs in on the issues facing Canada Post.
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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: We Live in the Age of Boycotts. But Which ones Work?
François Neville, Associate Professor of Strategic Management discusses the boycott of Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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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: Could a Loblaw Boycott Really Work? Probably not, Experts say
Associate Professor François Neville offers his expertise about the possibility of a boycott against Loblaw-owned stores.