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News, research, and other announcements.

executives in a board meeting
April 18, 2024

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.

April 2, 2024

Inspire Inclusion: DeGroote Community Share Their Thoughts for Women’s History Month

To celebrate Women’s History Month 2024 we asked the DeGroote community to share their thoughts on inclusivity.

Hamilton sign at City Hall
March 6, 2024

In The News: Rebound in Business Licences ‘Positive Sign’ for Hamilton Economy

Associate professor Goran Calic warns that a stagnant economy could stifle Hamilton's apparent recovery.

Taxi driver following directions on his phone GPS.
October 2, 2023

Safety on the Line: Drivers Who Juggle Multiple Jobs Are More Likely to Take Risks on the Road

Catherine Connelly and Alexandra Lefcoe discuss the safety risks facing drivers that juggle driving with another job.

August 16, 2023

How Airbnb may be Fuelling Gentrification: A Case Study in Toronto

A new study by PhD student Iman Sadeghi sheds light on how short-term rentals like Airbnb make housing less affordable.

April 18, 2023

Your Used Clothing Donation May be Doing More Harm Than Good

A DeGroote professor is investigating environmental impacts and factors driving the entrepreneurship associated with circular fashion.

Man in suit in airport
March 30, 2023

In the News: How AI is Changing the Jobs of Call Centre Workers

Sean O’Brady spoke with the Globe and Mail's Future of Work Reporter about how AI is changing the nature of call-centre jobs.

Canada and U.S.A flags
March 28, 2023

In the News: ‘It is not only about economics’: Biden’s friendly visit doesn’t change the protectionist status quo

Strategic Management assistant professor Candice Chow spoke with The Hub about Biden's recent visit to Ottawa.

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March 23, 2023

In the News: Is Live Shopping the Next Big disruptor in Canadian Retail?

Ruhai Wu spoke with the Globe and Mail about a new business model which takes influencer marketing to the next level.

March 9, 2023

Building a Digital Community of Global Entrepreneurs

Benson Honig is creating opportunities for marginalized individuals to become financially autonomous while forging global connections.

Interconnected Map
March 9, 2023

In the News: Is ‘friend-shoring’ the solution to global supply chain woes?

DeGroote's Elkafi Hassini and Candice Chow spoke with the Globe and Mail Report on Business magazine about friend-shoring.

20223 Annual Report
March 2, 2023

Collaboration: A Community Working Together

Discover how the DeGroote community is collaborating in the 2022 Annual Report.