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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.

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.

McMaster Researchers Awarded Over $24 Million for Climate and Pandemic Research
Benson Honig was awarded the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) to expand a virtual entrepreneurial incubator.

Building a Digital Community of Global Entrepreneurs
Benson Honig is creating opportunities for marginalized individuals to become financially autonomous while forging global connections.

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.

DeGroote Welcomes Six New Faculty Members
Get to know DeGroote's new faculty members who bring with them diverse expertise from numerous business and related disciplines.