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Tag: In the News

News, research, and other announcements.

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.

frontal view of university hall, located on the mcmaster university campus
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.

tyrant hand menacingly holding puppet strings from above
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.

July 18, 2022

In the News: Does Elon Musk Have a Strategy?

Goran Calic, Associate Professor, Strategic Management co-authors an article in the Harvard Business Review about Musk's business strategy.

June 30, 2022

In the News: ‘Comfort is king’: Workers are returning to the office but formal wear isn’t following suit

In this Toronto Star article, Catherine Connelly discusses the shift to more casual workplace attire.

June 17, 2022

In the News: Nearly Half of Canadian Working Women Would Rather Quit Than Return to the Office Full-Time, Survey Finds

In this Toronto Star article, Catherine Connelly weighs in on a recent report which looks at women returning to in-person office work.

June 16, 2022

In the News: Proactive Ways the Government can Provide Relief as Gas Prices Continue to Soar

In a recent interview on Global News, Marvin Ryder details solutions the government can undertake to help Canadians at the pump.

May 27, 2022

In the News: How to Stop Employees from Hoarding Knowledge

Unshared knowledge harms companies most by making day-to-day work less productive and employee transitions less effective.