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In conversation with Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI

The Faculty's first ever Director of EDI, Lisa Cohen, joined the McGill Reporter to reflect on the past year and a half of her mandate. She discusses the progress that has been made so far, but admits there is still a long way to go. A major step towards that is the Faculty's new EDI Strategic Plan, which launched earlier this year.

Published: 28 Jan 2022

From un-woven societal relationships to a broad-based movement? Union power in societal networks in Quebec (Canada)

Authors: Lorenzo Frangi, Anthony C. Masi, and Bénédicte Poirier

Publication: Work, Employment and Society, Forthcoming

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Published: 27 Jan 2022

The impact of AI on human resources

In 2019, Professor Matissa Hollister began a Resident Fellowship at the World Economic Forum’s The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in San Francisco.

Published: 11 Jan 2022

Rethinking the five-day work week

Employers across the globe are shifting to a four-day work week to boost productivity and morale. According to Professor Lisa Cohen, a longer weekend doesn’t just create wider margins for rest and recovery—it also allows ideas to percolate off the clock, fostering a climate of creativity. Professor Cohen recommends that whenever possible, managers adopt a hybrid model to maximize flexibility for their employees.

Published: 8 Dec 2021

New report finds supplier diversity a novel subject in Canada

In a new report supported by the Women's Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub out of Ryerson University, Prof. Patricia Hewlin and former Integrated Management fellows Sandra Urbina Chang (MBA’19), Fiorella Rojas Vizarreta, (MBA‘19) and Hoaran Wang (BCom’20) outline a two-part study on perceptions and attitudes towards supplier diversity.

Published: 2 Dec 2021

The case for a four-day work week

According to Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt, making the switch to a four-day work week will require significant shifts in social and economic rhythms at a personal and professional level. Fortunately, the change could naturally carve out more time for leisure by boosting productivity during more limited work hours.

Published: 22 Nov 2021

Delve podcast: Closing the Inventor Gender Gap with John-Paul Ferguson, Lucy Gilbert, and Negin Ashouri

Social inequalities are responsible for the loss of millions of ideas and inventions over hundreds of years. This loss over time is measurable today in a decline in innovation, slowing economic growth, and repercussions on all sectors, from technology to health care. The gender gap among inventors affects what gets invented—and consequently who benefits from innovation.

Published: 19 Nov 2021

“Sorry” limits success for women in the workplace

Excessive apologizing at work may hinder a woman’s ability to succeed professionally, according to Professor Patricia Hewlin. The habit of saying sorry, even when an apology is unwarranted, stems from societal beliefs about what it means to be feminine in the workplace and contributes to higher stress levels and feelings of inauthenticity.

Published: 14 Oct 2021

Delve podcast: New Normal: COVID-19 and the Leadership Crisis with Jean-Nicolas Reyt

Launching the second season of Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt discusses why businesses should embrace a hybrid work method, why the future of workspaces needs to change from the status quo, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced management to change in order to adapt to a new reality – plus the one thing companies can do for remote workers to make sure they’ve got

Published: 11 Oct 2021

How to create a successful hybrid workplace

Although remote employees have more flexibility to establish a work/life balance that suits their needs, there are several downsides to the arrangement, says Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt. Remote workers often report feeling isolated from the team, and they may feel pressure to work longer hours, leading to burnout.

Published: 8 Sep 2021

New study calls for greater female representation in innovation

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.

Published: 4 Aug 2021

Working less to accomplish more

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.

Published: 22 Jul 2021

Leveraging social media to land jobs

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.

Published: 6 Jul 2021

Cultivating authenticity in the workplace

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.

Published: 28 Jun 2021

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients Jiro Kondo and Lisa Cohen were honoured at McGill’s 2021 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2021 teaching awards!

Published: 11 Jun 2021

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