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In the News: Embracing Digital Transformation is Less About Technology and More About People
Conservation Halton has embraced digital transformation with a focus on people as the key part of their technology revolution.
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A Master of Finance Alumna Helping Other Women Become Financially Empowered
Mehak Zaidi, MFin '18, is an advocate for women understanding personal finance and she’s doing what she can do to disseminate her knowledge.
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Knowledge Labs: Hiring Employees with Disabilities
In the latest In the Know, Professor Catherine Connelly discusses the business case for hiring people with disabilities.
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An Interview with Khaled Hassanein
Khaled Hassanein, Dean of the DeGroote School of Business chats with Perspective on the future of work in Canada.
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Fall Graduates Reflect on Their Time at DeGroote
As we celebrate the accomplishments of our most recent graduates, we asked them to share their advice and lessons learned.
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Fall 2021 Convocation: A Message From the Deans
Deans across McMaster’s six faculties and the Director of the Arts & Science program share their best wishes for our graduates.
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DeGroote Researchers Awarded SSHRC Grants
DeGroote is pleased to announce that five of its researchers have been awarded SSHRC grants for their innovative research projects.
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In the News: Erin Reid on How the Gig Economy Could Change the Rules of Work Forever
Associate Professor Erin Reid discusses how the varied and robust gig labour force could spur changes and improvements for gig workers.
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Josh Green Looks at Canada Post with a Digital Transformation Lens
Josh Green is using digital-first strategies and design thinking to transform his work at Canada Post.
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Researchers Create AI Algorithm to Improve Timeliness, Accuracy of Sepsis Predictions
McMaster researchers help create AI predictive algorithm that greatly improves the timeliness and accuracy of data-driven sepsis predictions
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Judy Bradt Brings Tips, Strategy, and Insight to her Role as a Seasoned Business Advisor
Judy Bradt (MBA '83) has dedicated her career to building relationships and teaching others the secret to her success.
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John Maheu Uses Forecasting to Inform Financial Decisions
Professor of Finance John Maheu has received a SSHRC grant to improve economic and financial forecasting.