Human leadership remains essential as AI agents reshape work

Published: 16 June 2026

As companies experiment with agentic AI, some are using technology not just to support employees, but to stand in for managers. While AI agents may streamline workflows, organizations risk...

Why AI time savings aren’t translating into productivity gains

Published: 2 June 2026

As the Bank of Canada highlights AI’s promise to boost productivity, Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says Canada risks overestimating...

China’s AI labour ruling invites reflection on Canada’s approach

Published: 13 May 2026

As a Chinese court moves to curb AI‑driven demotions and dismissals, Simon Blanchette, a lecturer at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says the ruling highlights how unprepared...

Having humans in the loop helps ensure AI produces high quality work

Published: 27 March 2026

A majority of young people fear that AI will displace them in the workplace, and entry-level jobs in AI-affected sectors are already in decline....

AI Pushes Deloitte to Redefine Roles and Rethink Career Paths

Published: 9 February 2026

As Deloitte rewrites job titles for more than 180,000 U.S. employees, Simon Blanchette, a lecturer at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says the shift reflects broader pressures...

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