A new scholarship has been launched in honour of Devon Haye (BCom鈥�20), who passed away after a long and courageous battle with lymphatic cancer.
Published on: 14 Dec 2021
In his forthcoming book, We Are All Ambiverts Now, Professor Karl Moore explores the nuances of extroversion and introversion in leadership. Whatever their natural inclination, the best leaders are those who can energize their team and actively network while adopting a humble attitude of listening and observation.
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Published on: 14 Dec 2021
Congratulations to Michael Cohen (BCom鈥�15, GCPA'16) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.
This award recognizes excellence in teaching by guest GCPA lecturers. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.
Published on: 8 Dec 2021
In light of ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and labour shortages, businesses may not offer their deepest discounts this holiday season. According to Professor Saibal Ray, the Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, 2021 sales will signal whether many retailers can stay afloat despite production delays.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2021
Professor Karl Moore sits down with WestJet CEO Ed Sims to discuss the challenges of running an airline in the middle of a pandemic that has made domestic and international travel unpredictable. Sims emphasizes the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with travelers and offering a wide array of travel planning services in order to give passengers a feel of hope and control in times of crisis.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2021
As fast food and takeout continue to increase in popularity during the pandemic, major chains like Jack in the Box and Wendy鈥檚 are seeing sizable revenue growth. According to Professor Daphne Demetry, chains will need to consider ways to meet the rising consumer demand for transparency to maintain a competitive edge. On the other hand, she acknowledges, more cost-efficient 鈥済host kitchens鈥� that prepare food out of sight of diners are often necessary in a season of high demand and labour shortages.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2021
Employers across the globe are shifting to a four-day work week to boost productivity and morale. According to Professor Lisa Cohen, a longer weekend doesn鈥檛 just create wider margins for rest and recovery鈥攊t also allows ideas to percolate off the clock, fostering a climate of creativity. Professor Cohen recommends that whenever possible, managers adopt a hybrid model to maximize flexibility for their employees.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2021
Two Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21) & Arye Richards (BCom鈥�20, GCPA'21) have been named to the Honour Roll of the (CFE) for their outstanding results.
Published on: 7 Dec 2021
In response to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this month, Professor Dror Etzion and his colleagues call for accelerated global action against the ongoing impact of climate change. International collaboration is key to the success of initiatives geared toward cutting down on carbon emissions, they say. They also emphasize the need to invite more diverse, non-governmental voices to the table.
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Published on: 3 Dec 2021
Amid controversy surrounding the inability of Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to speak French, Professor Karl Moore says the incident is prompting companies to re-evaluate who they place in executive positions and what skillsets should be prioritized.
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Published on: 3 Dec 2021
Carbon emissions from a typical company鈥檚 supply chain are on average 5.5 times that of direct emissions, including from facilities and company vehicles. In certain sectors such as retail and food & beverage, that ratio goes up to 10 or 20 times. Reducing the environmental impact of supply chain emissions depends on both public pressure and government regulation.
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Published on: 2 Dec 2021
As retailers anticipate a welcome uptick in sales amid the holiday shopping season, manufacturing and delivery delays continue to limit just how much profit retailers can expect.
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Published on: 1 Dec 2021
Sequoia Capital recently valued the luxury fashion e-commerce platform, Ssense, at $4.1 billion. Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, attributes the company鈥檚 success to its ability to appeal to its Gen Z and millennial target audience. This decision is a marked contrast to many other luxury retailers who try to satisfy too many consumer groups, he says.
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Published on: 1 Dec 2021
Earlier this fall, the Chinese government banned coverage of feminine-presenting men from TV shows and other broadcasted programming. The news provokes new fears and questions surrounding gender, culture, and art among Chinese communities, says Professor Elena Obukhova. Despite the crackdown, the lines between how the government views feminine and masculine traits remain blurry and undefined, especially in the entertainment industry.
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Published on: 1 Dec 2021
In a new paper, Professor Maxime Cohen and his colleagues find that rental platforms like Airbnb help increase real estate investment and economic development in the long term. While jurisdictions like New York City have issued city-wide bans on these short-term rentals, primarily due to housing shortages, the researchers recommend establishing guidelines that meet community needs on a more local basis.
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Published on: 1 Dec 2021
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