Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at McGill Desautels. “Candidates talk to other candidates,” Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2024
Authors: Diana Dakhlallah
Publication: Organization Science
Articles in advance — published online: January 10, 2024
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Published on: 23 Apr 2024
Authors: Nhu Nguyen, Ivona Hideg, Yuval Engel, and Frédéric Godart
Publication: Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Forthcoming; OnlineFirst – First published online June 8, 2023
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Published on: 20 Jun 2023
Authors: Lisa E. Cohen and Sara Mahabadi
Publication: Organization Science
Volume 33, Issue 5, September-October 2022, Pages 1938-1963
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Published on: 14 Nov 2022
It is no secret that inflation has sent costs soaring, but wages are going up too. In a recent survey of US small businesses, more than two-thirds said they had increased the wages of their employees. Companies that don’t match inflation are essentially asking their staff to take a pay cut, says Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with BBC Worklife. That will make employees unhappy, and the best ones could choose to move on to companies where better wages make them feel more appreciated.
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Published on: 11 Aug 2022
To achieve peak performance, many elite athletes become full-time professionals. But there can be benefits to keeping a day job, according to Anna-Maria Broomes, a doctoral student in organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels Faculty of Management. Sport-life balance can help athletes recognize their value as a person that exists beyond sport. “Athletes are holistic beings who want to excel and flourish,” says Broomes, “but to do so, they will need the support of their loved ones and professionals who are in their corner.”
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Published on: 12 Jul 2022
Théadora Sauvé’s classmates pushed her to become a better student, and Sauvé’s hard work was be recognized at the Spring 2022 Convocation, where she gave the valedictory address. The Bachelor of Commerce grad is preparing to study law at McGill, but when she came to university, this path was not yet clear. Sauvé initially studied psychology, but switched to Desautels after taking an Organizational Behaviour class taught by Chantal Westgate, a Senior Faculty Lecturer.
Published on: 8 Jun 2022
While Ontario’s right to disconnect law sounds like a good idea, experts say it’s important to observe the impact of the practice on the well-being of employees and its practical application in the workplace before considering a pan-Canada approach. (Global News)
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Published on: 6 Jun 2022
Congratulations to Nancy J. Adler, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior, winner of the 2021 Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Author Contribution for “When Arrogance Kills Humility Becomes Our Most Powerful Form of Leadership”
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Published on: 16 Mar 2022
What do “ideal workers” look like today? New research explores the history of gender differences in work and points to a more equal—and genuinely ideal—future of work for all.
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Published on: 3 Feb 2022
Authors: Lorenzo Frangi, Anthony C. Masi, and Bénédicte Poirier
Publication: Work, Employment and Society, Forthcoming
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Published on: 27 Jan 2022
In a new study published in Science, Professor John-Paul Ferguson underscores the necessity of identifying and supporting woman-owned patents and innovations, particularly in the biomedical and personal healthcare spheres. Female representation in innovation is crucial to progress in women’s health, Professor Ferguson says, especially because most male inventors focus on male-specific health or otherwise neglect to account for female health patterns when creating new treatments and products.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2021
More Quebec workplaces are making the transition to a four-day work week in an effort to boost the productivity and wellbeing of their employees, particularly young professionals who place a higher priority on work-life balance. From Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt’s perspective, employees work more efficiently during shorter weeks because they’re more rested and focused.
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Published on: 22 Jul 2021
Social media is dramatically reshaping today’s hiring landscape, says Professor Patricia Hewlin. With the accessibility of LinkedIn and other platforms like Instagram, communication between candidate and employers or hiring committee has become more casual and informed, potentially creating a less daunting job application process.
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Published on: 6 Jul 2021
When “work from home” ceased to be a moniker and became a long-term reality for countless professionals around the globe, workplace wellness also took on a new meaning. Professor Patricia Hewlin points to authenticity as the root of personal wellbeing in every aspect of life. When employees feel that they can be true to themselves at work, their engagement rises, both in completing tasks and interacting with colleagues.
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Published on: 28 Jun 2021
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