Indigenous business matters: truth, reconciliation, and sovereign wealth
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of McGill’s Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.
Addressing anti-Black racism: strategies for integration in the classroom
On October 2, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.
Even introverted CEOs sometimes need to speak loudly
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.
PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won’t address key labour market shortages
The Parti Québécois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec’s economy with the most acute labour shortages don’t lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education.
Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses
For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump’s planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard.
MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority
Susan Margles (BA’88, MBA’91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa’s suffered during the pandemic, but it’s bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city’s light rail transit system.
McGill Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights
The McGill Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies.
Corporate social responsibility disclosures have benefits, but also come with costs
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company’s public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost.
‘Elite’ Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost
Yelp’s restaurant review platform awards an ‘elite’ badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.
Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge
Students in the McGill Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.
For hedge funds, trade volumes have a substantial effect on investment returns
The timing of stock trades can be as important as the choice of equities to buy or sell. When trading volume is low, large purchases can drive up a stock’s price, raising costs for the trader.
Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of McGill University
Cynthia Price Verreault (BCom’82) has been appointed McGill’s first Deputy Chancellor. In this new role, she will support the Chancellor, President, and Board of Governors. Throughout her two-year term, Price Verreault will offer counsel and play a key role in representing the University at events and high-level meetings.“We are delighted that someone with as deep a knowledge of the institution as Ms.
Companies launched at McGill enrich Quebec’s research ecosystem
In 2023, McGill launched 28 research-based startup companies—all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. McGill’s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences.
Employers judge job candidates – but it isn’t a one-way street
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.
Mono-SOS app is helping prevent howler monkey executions in Costa Rica
When howler monkeys swing from branch to branch in the canopy of Costa Rica’s forests, they sometimes encounter a deadly hazard: power lines. An app developed by McGill and Associate Professor Juan Camilo Serpa, who spearheads the Costa Rica Experiential Learning Course and Study Trip, is helping identify the hot spots where electrocutions occur.
