Air Canada moves to acquire Transat AT
Airline industry expert Professor Karl Moore weighs in on Air Canada’s proposed takeover of Transat A.T. Inc, owner of Quebec airline Air Transat.
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Entering the job market during the COVID pandemic
The graduating class of 2020 is facing an uphill battle as they prepare their move into a job market shaken by COVID-19. Despite this, Desautels graduating student Yuliya Novosad (BCom’20) is staying positive and devising her game plan, with support options available from the Desautels Soutar Career Centre and McGill’s Career Planning Service (CAPS).
Delve: Insider Trading by Congress? It's Time to Fix the Law
The “coronavirus trades” made by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and his wife just prior to the March ’20 market crash raise these questions and signal the need for changes to the law. Some proposals go as far as banning stock trading by members of congress outright. The other extreme is to allow full discretion.
Professor Anthony C. Masi named Academic Director of McGill’s Executive Education
Professor Anthony C. Masi has been appointed Academic Director of Executive Education at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ.
The art of managing upward
In recent years, leadership has evolved from a position of authority to one of influence. According to Professor Karl Moore, this shift gives individuals the confidence to share their perspectives, creating a more dynamic and creative workplace.
AI may predict COVID-19 progression on chest x-rays
Dr. Nathalie Duchesne (IMHL’18) and her team reveal how an AI algorithm can predict how COVID-19 cases will progress based on analysis of baseline chest x-rays.
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Building leaders in sustainability
For MBA students at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ, sustainability is a crucial ingredient of successful leadership. McGill alumni Justin Park (MBA’18) and Natasha Alani (MBA’17) reflect on how the program’s integrated approach to sustainability has informed their professional practices.
What the future of air travel may look like
As businesses across the world adapt their business models to meet evolving needs in the COVID-19 era, the airline industry looks forward with uncertainty. Professor Karl Moore weighs in what the airline industry’s eventual return to normal may look like.
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Conflict Analytics Lab launches app for workers laid off during the pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, nearly two million Canadians have lost their jobs with many more facing employment uncertainties. For laid off workers, understanding their legal rights can be a daunting task in an already challenging situation.
McGill Executive Institute named among top executive education providers in Canada
The McGill Executive Institute has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the top education providers in Canada. This marks the Institute’s debut appearance in the prestigious FT rankings, one of the top global rankings for business education.
Accelerate your startup with the Dobson Centre
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications for the 2020 X-1 Accelerator program. The X-1 Accelerator is a world-class program designed to accelerate early traction McGill startups towards investment readiness and launch. This year, the 10-week intensive program will be held virtually.
Pandemic is taking a toll on mental health of young adults
A new study conducted on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has left nearly half of young adults in Canada experiencing excessive anxiety and symptoms of depression.
Dr. Paul Hébert (IMHL’20), Special Advisor to the Canadian Red Cross and Professor of Medicine at the University of Montreal, is calling on the public to check in on young adults in their lives.
Why Montreal is a dream location for MBA students
In the 2019 QS Best Student Cities ranking, Montreal defended its title as the best student city in North America for the fifth consecutive year.
McGill MBA students flock to Montreal from more than 30 countries around the globe to enjoy the diverse culture, low cost of living, and strong job prospects—and they usually stick around long after graduation.
The disconnect between bureaucracy and reality
Dr. Jean-Simon Létourneau (IMHL’21), emergency physician at the Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, sheds lights on the disconnect between messages from decision-makers and the reality on the ground for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business schools to lend a hand in economic recovery
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, looks at how business schools are providing community outreach to reduce the economic burden of COVID-19.
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