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News, research, and other announcements.

February 13, 2023

In the News: How are Pension Funds and Other Institutional Investors Approaching Investments in 2023?

Amir Akbari, assistant professor of finance, spoke with Benefits Canada about his investment outlook for institutional investors in 2023.

January 18, 2023

In the News: A Professor Deconstructs Our Attraction To Tyrannical Leaders

Research on tyrannical leadership conducted by co-author Rick Hackett, Professor of Human Resources and Management was featured in Forbes.

January 6, 2023

In the News: Working in isolation can pose mental health challenges – here’s what anyone can learn from how gig workers have adapted

Erin Reid co-authors this article that looks at some of the challenges of working in isolation, and practical advice on how to address them.

December 7, 2022

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.

November 30, 2022

In the News: Twitter was an unprofitable mess long before Elon Musk – he might be its only lifeline

Goran Calic evaluates Elon Musk's business approach to Twitter in this opinion piece for the Globe and Mail.

November 22, 2022

New Research Improves Digital Accessibility for Older Adults

Milena Head’s research at the MDTRC is gaining a deeper understanding of how older adults interact with technology.

November 16, 2022

In the News: Do Dress Codes Still Make Sense?

Catherine Connelly talks to Canadian HR Reporter about how dress code policies should be inclusive and take into account all employees.

October 28, 2022

In the News: 4 Types of Innovators Every Organization Needs

Goran Calic co-authors an article in the Harvard Business Review about four innovation styles that can lead organizations to success.

woman scrolling through social media on smart phone
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.

October 14, 2022

MIRA Awards $240,000 in Catalyst Grants to 6 Interdisciplinary Projects on Mobility

Milena Head's interdisciplinary research focused on misinformation susceptibility for older adults was awarded a Labarge Catalyst Grant.

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.