Even introverted CEOs sometimes need to speak loudly

Published: 21 November 2024

The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits—and there can even be advantages to introversion.

Quebec government funding cuts could affect the areas of research the university pursues

Published: 27 August 2024

McGill University’s standing as a leading global research institution is under threat, writes Professor Anthony C. Masi in a Montreal Gazette op-ed. The Government of Quebec is undermining the...

A ‘robot tax’ might help navigate job losses associated with automation

Published: 28 October 2024

Automation is a threat to many different jobs, and some have called for a ‘robot tax’ that could help offset some of the effects of the associated job losses. But this type of solution risks...

BCom alum is advocating for work-life balance from the C-suite

Published: 28 October 2024

When working for a Big Four accounting firm early in her career, Sheila Vokey (BCom’84)—now President and CEO of the responsible investing firm Central 1—saw senior managers struggle to balance...

BCom graduate named Rising Star 2024 by The Bermudian

Published: 28 October 2024

For Ashley Farrington (BCom’21), short-term sacrifices are worth it if they pay out as long-term gains. The 24-year-old auditor with KPMG in Bermuda has earned some early career returns for her...

A four-day work week can improve employee well-being while sustaining productivity

Published: 7 August 2024

The length of a standard work week has been steadily declining for well over a century. In the 19th century, some factory workers in Canada were expected to work 72 hours each week. It wasn’t until...

McGill alumni most likely to reach the C-suite

Published: 7 August 2024

There is no single path to the C-suite, but getting a McGill education can help. Among Canadian university graduates, McGill alumni are the most likely to become CEOs, according to research by...

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