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Tag: In the News

News, research, and other announcements.

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October 18, 2022

In the News: The Challenges of Transforming Twitter

DeGroote's Goran Calic co-authors an article in the Harvard Business Review about business challenges Elon Musk faces with Twitter.

September 27, 2022

In the News: Canada needs to encourage more youths to pursue skilled trade jobs

Mojan Naisani Samani and Rick Hackett explain students are being urged to enter the skilled trades as the industry faces labour shortages.

A woman "quietly quitting" her job.
September 13, 2022

In the News: The term ‘quiet quitting’ is worse than nonsense

The research by Human Resources & Management Professor Erin Reid is featured in this Financial Times article on quiet quitting.

September 9, 2022

In the News: New ‘More Beds’ Legislation Adds Up To Worse Care

DeGroote associate professor Manaf Zargoush is one of 15 McMaster researchers who wrote an op ed to the Hamilton Spectator about Bill 7.

Tired or stressed businessman sitting on the walkway in panic digital stock market financial background
September 6, 2022

In the News: Scandal hits: Should the organization’s leaders stay? Or should they go?

Yair Berson, professor of human resources and management weighs in on the importance of considering the interests of all stakeholders.

September 6, 2022

In the News: Are There Other Ways to Give Power to Labour?

Sean O'Brady from the DeGroote School of Business speaks with Amanda Lang on ‘Taking Stock’ about giving workers bargaining power.

Woman counting and calculating budgets on a calculator due to rising inflation rates
August 17, 2022

In the News: Inflation: Canadians Saving Money at the Pump in July, but Food Costs Continue to Rise

While Canadians may be saving a bit of money at the pumps this month, the cost of other staples like food and rent continues to rise.

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August 16, 2022

11 Students Named Wilson Leadership Scholar Award Winners

The winners come from a range of Faculties and programs, and their proposed projects align with the Future of Canada Project 2022.

August 5, 2022

In the News: Protect Employees from Mental Burnout

With our mental health strained and workplace arrangements changing, it’s time for an in-depth look at what’s needed to improve matters.

August 4, 2022

In the News: The Manipulation of Uber’s Public Image Profoundly Impacted the Lives of Taxi Drivers

The Uber Files leak reveals that the company embarked on a deliberate PR strategy that involved the media, public officials and academics.

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July 29, 2022

In the News: From Trump to Putin: Why are People Attracted to Tyrants?

For our societies to survive, we must take action to figure out the psychology behind an attraction to tyrants.

Businessman massaging his nose bridge, tired of work and struggling mental health
July 26, 2022

In the News: From COVID to the Economy — The Mental Health of Canadians is at a Breaking Point

DeGroote Professor of Human Resources & Management Catherine Connelly discusses workplace mental health in this Toronto Star article.