Hybrid work arrangements give employees the flexibility they need, but leverage benefits of in-person interaction
One of the biggest names in tech thinks the move to fully remote work is a big mistake. According to Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, everyone needs to be together to create a cohesive and productive work environment. And thatâs partly right, says Jean-Nicolas Reyt, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Desautels. âThe vast majority of the economy has switched to hybrid work, and not fully remote,â says Reyt.
CNBC looks to Dobson Centre for advice on annual disruptor list
Even in a year that venture capitalistsâ go-to bank collapsed, and venture capital funding slowed to a trickle, the disruptive power of startups has never been clearer. The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was the eleventh iteration of the list, and the top spot should come as no surprise. The generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT, and no new technological application has created more buzz since the dawn of social media â or even the web itself.
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Honours McGill IMHL Graduates
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) has honoured two graduates from McGillâs International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program. Dr. Judy Morris, graduating this spring, was named Emergency Physician of the Year, while Dr.
BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian
One of this yearâs three Black Grad valedictorians, Julia Ayim (BComâ23) has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. She and fellow graduates were celebrated at the annual Black Grad gala on April 30, a sold-out event organized by the Black Studentsâ Network of McGill (BSN).
Delve: Why Employers Think Overqualified Job Applicants Lack Commitment, with Roman Galperin
Why is being overqualified for a sought-after job at a desirable workplace seen as a drawback? Despite having prestigious educations and impressive work credentials, these candidates get turned down by hiring managers, often before they even get an interview.
New book from Prof. Karl Moore helps bridge workplace generation gaps
Gen Z and younger millennials want their work to have meaning and impact, and are determined to be their authentic selves at work. This is a bit of a departure from the work-life split preferred by their predecessors, but it is not the first time that generation gaps have affected workplace culture. To understand how these gaps can be bridged â and propose some techniques to do it -- Prof.
Case-by-case evaluation of remote work vulnerable to managerial discretion
Office workers adopted remote work on a massive scale during the pandemic, and many of them only want to return to the office on a limited basis. This was a major issue in the spring 2023 strike by the Public Service Alliance of Canada. In the unionâs new contract, remote work requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. This makes an amount of sense, according to Desautels Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt.
Fady Dagher plans to flatten the hierarchy of Montreal police force
As chief of the Service de police de lâAgglomĂ©ration de Longueuil (SPAL), Fady Dagher (EMBAâ12) carried out a real revolution in the force, and he has now taken the reins of the Service de Police de la Ville de MontrĂ©al (SPVM) as its new chief, writes McGill Alumni News. In Longueil, Dagher took the concept of âcommunity policingâ one step further by creating a âpartnership police forceâ that works hand-in-hand with social services. Dagher credits McGill Desautels Prof.
Anita Nowakâs book Purposeful Empathy helps reviewer understand generation gaps in climate crisis impact
To understand the impact of the climate crisis on younger generations, empathy is a place to start. It is a necessary part of confronting, but on its own, it is not enough. Desautels lecturer Anita Nowak (BA'97, BCom'97, PhD'11) recently published her book Purposeful Empathy, which is described as an inspiring and powerful read by Quebec MNA Désirée McGraw in a review for Policy Magazine.
Glossy work permeates cultural industries, but exists in other sectors too
When Lisa Cohen moved to New York City in 1984 to work for Vanity Fair magazine, it seemed like a dream job. But the reality didnât stack up to her expectations. Though the work was sometimes interesting, Cohen found the detailed fact-checks that she was assigned tedious. Still, she stayed in the magazine industry for five years before pursuing a business degree. Thatâs Cohenâs personal experience with âglossy workâ.
Two McGill Desautels Offices receive Sustainable Workplace Certifications
McGill Desautels has yet again been recognized by the Universityâs Sustainable Workplace Certification program, an award-winning program from the Office of Sustainability that challenges the McGill community to foster sustainable workplaces through individual and collective practices.
McGill to award honorary degree to CGI founder Serge Godin for exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship
As part of this Springâs Convocation celebrations, Ïăœ¶ÊÓÆ” will award honorary degrees â the highest order it can bestow â to 17 exceptional individuals who have made considerable contributions to society. Serge Godin, O.C., O.Q., Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), founder of CGI and a prominent figure in the Canadian technology industry, will be awarded an honorary degree from McGillâs Desautels Faculty of Management on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Possible WestJet pilot strike could drive up domestic air travel prices
The union representing WestJet pilots has voted in favour of a job action, and that leaves air passengers playing a guessing game. The pilots canât strike until May 16 at the earliest, and for those who already hold tickets with the airline, itâs a âwait and seeâ situationâ, said Prof. Karl Moore to CityNews Vancouver.
McGill Executive Education goes to Gaspésie
About thirty managers and entrepreneurs attended a recent McGill Mini-MBA course in Matane, Quebec. It was the first time this type of course has been delivered in one of Quebecâs regions beyond Montreal and was the brainchild of local businessman François Rioux (MBAâ10). âWhen you are on-location, you can see the energy and better understand the stakes, the challenges, and the successes,â says Eric Saine, the Executive Director of McGill Executive Education.
Armstrong building has LEED Silver certification, leading future building projects to a higher standard
In 2017, the Donald E. Armstrong Building on McTavish Street, former home of the McGill bookstore, underwent extensive renovations, and itâs now the home of Desautelsâ mastersâ programs. Throughout the Armstrong buildingâs transformation, efforts were made to reduce environmental impact. Its energy efficiency was improved by 37% and water efficiency by 40%. McGillâs plans for the future are even more ambitious.
