Supply chain disruptions caused inflation, and the war in Ukraine is making it worse

Published: 4 May 2022

Inflation is up. Way up. In March 2022, Canada experienced its biggest increase in inflation in more than three decades. The oft-cited monthly inflation figure represents the rate of change in the...

Edmonton-headquartered discount carrier Flair Airlines under preliminary investigation by the Canadian Transportation Agency

Published: 2 May 2022

Flair Airlines wants to bring low-cost airfares to Canadian cities, but despite strong demand, the Edmonton-based carrier could lose its license this May. At issue is the role of the investment...

PIVOT platform shares small businesses climate action stories to inform and inspire

Published: 2 May 2022

Small and medium-sized enterprises play a huge role in Canada’s economy but lag behind large corporations in addressing climate change. Prof. Dror Etzion wants to change that. The Associate...

In virtual work environments, leaders must take steps to ensure employees feel free to share ideas

Published: 2 May 2022

The specifics of leadership in a virtual environment differ from in-person, but some core aims remain the same. Whether a team is working remotely or at the office, it’s important that managers...

Desautels MBA alumna is helping corporate issuers and institutional investors on climate action

Published: 2 May 2022

Involved in community service since as early as high school, Mariel Langlois (MBA’20) worked in advertising and media for years before enroling in the Desautels’ MBA program to pivot her career as...

Executives should understand what data tells them about the present – and the future

Published: 2 May 2022

Data can tell you a lot about the current state of business, and what the future holds. That’s information that companies can use to make strategic decisions, and it is multiplying quickly. Up to...

Understanding the five languages of workplace appreciation can help managers make employees feel valued

Published: 2 May 2022

Employees need to feel appreciated to maintain workplace morale – but not everyone receives positive feedback in the same way. Gary Chapman and Paul White’s book The 5 Languages of Appreciation in...

Prof. Sebastien Betermier talks investment strategies with Rational Reminder podcast

Published: 22 April 2022

Stocks with high expected return appeal to many new investors, but can be exposed to high risks. Investors must consider how these risks can impact their overall financial situation, Prof....

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