Why Female Managers Are in Short Supply?

Published: 6 February 2014

It took Mary Barra more than three decades at General Motors to become the company’s first female chief executive. Even then we celebrated a woman reaching the pinnacle of her profession. The same...

Taking the dread out of data entry

Published: 7 February 2020

In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen looks at the often-dreaded task of data entry, noting that while it can be too complex for AI, it is often a stepping stone to more rewarding...

Delve: How to Bring Planning to Your Startup Hiring Practice

Published: 11 November 2019

Prof Lisa Cohen on how startups can approach hiring to ensure long-term success....

Decoding “courage” and other employment buzzwords

Published: 23 August 2019

The use of the word “courage” in job ads, including ads for entry-level and minimum wage jobs, doubled between 2014 and 2018. Professor Lisa Cohen points out the risks of setting the bar too high...

Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars

Published: 11 December 2018

The Faculty Research Workload Committee (RWC) has completed its review of applications submitted by tenured faculty to fill the currently vacant Faculty Scholar Award slots....

Thought leadership series: Professor Lisa Cohen

Published: 14 October 2016

Are you a thought leader? Emily Sexton-Brown asks professors from across the globe to pinpoint just what true leadership looks like. Professor Lisa Cohen, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill...

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