According to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, investing in smart technologies may help retailers profit in the long-term despite a steep upfront cost. In a pandemic world, frictionless alternatives to face-to-face interactions prioritize consumer safety, which could lead to increased brand loyalty and in-person browsing.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Anastasia Bezrukova (BCom鈥�12) is the founder and CEO of Minori, a beauty brand based in San Francisco. She credits her time at Desautels, especially her courses in finance and entrepreneurship, with helping her understand how a degree in business could meld with her passion for the beauty industry.
Published on: 22 Sep 2021
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to interacting with penguins in Antarctica, Ron Calderoni (BCom鈥�66) has embraced a life of adventure and ambition. The Deloitte auditing partner expresses gratitude to 91黑料网 for instilling in him a profound curiosity about the world around him and an enduring commitment to working hard for everything he has.
Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Congratulations to Elisabeth Massicotte (BCom鈥�22), one of 17 grand prize winners for the Bourstad Challenge 2021. First launched in 2016, the stock simulation challenge awards $33,000 in prize money to outstanding high school and university students who compete in financial performance, portfolio management, and responsible investment categories. Massicotte earned a 1st grand prize in portfolio management and responsible investment.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
The labour shortage created by the pandemic forced many large retailers to decrease their hours of operation, leading to significant revenue losses, particularly over weekends. As the academic year progresses, Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, predicts more students will be willing to work weekends if it means regaining some semblance of normal, pre-pandemic life.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Based on interviews with more than 20 young professionals from leading tech companies, Professor Karl Moore developed a series of best practices to help both introverts and extroverts flourish while working remotely. From creating new mentorship and learning opportunities to making the workplace more comfortable, employers must act intentionally to cultivate success in a digital space.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
The 91黑料网 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
The 91黑料网 Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) has been named the top program in Canada for a second year in a row, and is among the five best programs in North America according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Business Analytics Ranking.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
The 91黑料网 Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named the number four program in Canada and secured a top-75 spot in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2022, performing amongst the top 26% globally out of 286 programs.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Over the last ten years, cash payments have been in a free fall and experts predict that by 2030, they could make up for just 10% of monetary transactions.
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Published on: 9 Sep 2021
In his 2019 book, 鈥淏edtime Stories for Managers,鈥� Professor Henry Mintzberg pointed out a lack of opportunity for managers to come together and discuss progress, growth, and the unique challenges they face in leading teams.
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Published on: 9 Sep 2021
With the business travel sector continuing to struggle in light of teleconferencing and work-from-home options, Professor Karl Moore believes the new reality is an opportunity for airlines to start offering more competitive pricing to business professionals on domestic flights. The lower airfares would also benefit consumers, making travel for business an ideal option in terms of affordability and the known benefits of in-person communication.
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Published on: 9 Sep 2021
The pandemic prompted hospitals across Canada to implement new technologies that minimized human-to-human contact, such as a text messaging service provided by the University of Montreal Health Centre that updates family members on changes to a patient鈥檚 condition throughout their surgery or other extended treatment.
Published on: 9 Sep 2021
Eric Bosco, the head of business development and partnerships at MITACS, provides recommendations for solving the current labour shortage in Quebec. He cites the Bensadoun School of Retail Management鈥檚 new Retail Innovation Laboratory as an essential partner in encouraging and supporting innovation within local companies.
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Published on: 8 Sep 2021
Associate Professor (Teaching) Louis Gialloreto weighs in on the shifting market for movie viewing in Canada. Although movie theatres are open to the public once again, a significant portion of the public moved on to streaming platforms and other affordable entertainment options during the pandemic. Gialloreto anticipates this trend will continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Published on: 8 Sep 2021
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