McGill Desautels Faculty of Management - Lisa Cohen's Recent Media Coverage

Employers judge job candidates – but it isn’t a one-way street

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:37:53 +0000

Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at McGill Desautels. “Candidates talk to other candidates,” Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.

McGill Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:33:56 +0000

Across programs and subject areas, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:

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AI tools can have unanticipated consequences for managers

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:10:34 +0000

When a Los Angeles law firm began adopting new artificial intelligence tools to automate contract reviews, it looked like junior lawyers and paralegals might be out of a job. Yet, even as these tools conducted increasingly complex tasks, the firm’s workforce didn’t suffer. However, this shift to AI taking on some tasks previously performed by humans forced the firm to reconfigure its organizational structure.

Glossy work permeates cultural industries, but exists in other sectors too

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:27:52 +0000

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 didn’t 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. That’s Cohen’s personal experience with ‘glossy work’.

Employees duties may differ from those in job postings

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:39:35 +0000

The job that you think you are applying for can be pretty different from the work that you actually do. It’s crucial to know why this happens, says Associate Professor Lisa Cohen. Sometimes hiring managers do not know precisely what their organization will need in the months and years to come. In other cases, the organization’s needs are evolving, and it needs to adapt to changing circumstances. This can be frustrating for employees, and can even lead to conflict in the workplace.

Delve: Why the Job You Apply For May Not Be the Job You Get

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:40:08 +0000

When most people apply for jobs, they expect the job description to match the job that will be filled. But between the interview and the actual hiring, job duties sometimes evolve. At a time when many people are making career changes and employers are facing uncertainties and struggling to find employees, understanding why jobs change is crucial.

Inaccurate job descriptions can have unanticipated effects

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:08:07 +0000

A job description can be pretty different from the job itself. Sometimes this can be because the hiring organization’s needs are evolving, and they are responding to these changes, write Professor Lisa Cohen and PhD candidate Sara Mahabadi in The Conversation. If an organization becomes aware of their evolving needs during the hiring process, it can help to repost the job ad, so they find the candidates that are best aligned with their actual needs.

McGill team wins honourable mention at EDI case writing competition

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:40:30 +0000

Congratulations to 2023 BCom Jaslie Denault and MBAs Alfonso Rodriguez Gomez, David Iacono and Kriti Pradhan, in collaboration with Faculty Lecturer Tatiana Gauvin, for their honourable mention at the annual DEI Global Case Writing Competition for their submission Diversity, Equity an

In conversation with Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:19:58 +0000

The Faculty's first ever Director of EDI, Lisa Cohen, joined the McGill Reporter to reflect on the past year and a half of her mandate. She discusses the progress that has been made so far, but admits there is still a long way to go. A major step towards that is the Faculty's new EDI Strategic Plan, which launched earlier this year.

Rethinking the five-day work week

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:05:13 +0000

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’t just create wider margins for rest and recovery—it 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.

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:47:29 +0000

Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients Jiro Kondo and Lisa Cohen were honoured at McGill’s 2021 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2021 teaching awards!

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: Working from Home, Living at Work with Lisa Cohen

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 21 May 2021 20:39:34 +0000

In episode 2 of The ‘New Normal’ hosted by Dave Kaufman, Professor Lisa Cohen discusses how the shift to working from home that has been hastened by the Covid-19 pandemic, how the work from home phenomenon has been more disadvantageous to some members of society than others, and ways in which working at home has given us all more time to think about how to make our world a more equitable place.

Expectation vs reality in the workplace

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:40:07 +0000

Romanticizing a career can lead to disillusionment, Professor Lisa Cohen concludes in her recently published study. The employees she interviewed for the study had at least one thing in common: their job was ‘glossy’ and glamorous on the outside, but boring and frustrating behind the scenes. To avoid disappointment, job seekers should conduct careful research into the day-to-day requirements of a potential job, says Cohen.

How to avoid ‘glossy work’

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:09 +0000

Professor Lisa Cohen once coined the term ‘glossy work’ to describe the mismatch between an employee’s job title and their day-to-day responsibilities. By asking informed questions in job interviews and connecting with people who hold the same job they desire, candidates can avoid the glossy work trap and enjoy higher levels of career satisfaction.

A disconnect between job title and actual duties leads to “glossy work”

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:06:19 +0000

Professor Lisa Cohen once coined the popular term “glossy work” to describe a mismatch between an employee’s job title and day-to-day responsibilities. In “How to Recognize and Avoid the Toxic Glamour of Glossy Work,” she highlights the disappointment that can result when a job fails to live up to employee expectations. In her experience, honesty and constant communication are key to correcting the mismatch.

Delve: How to Recognize and Avoid the Toxic Glamour of Glossy Work

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:25:41 +0000

A new study by Lisa Cohen, an associate professor of organizational behaviour at �㽶��Ƶ, and Sandy Spataro, a professor of management at Northern Kentucky University, explores how people cope with complex and conflicting perceptions of their job, and what HR managers can do to keep good people in a difficult role.

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Pandemic changes risk calculation for would-be entrepreneurs

�㽶��Ƶ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:52:04 +0000

The high-risk, high-reward gamble of startup life has lost some of its gleam during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Professor Lisa Cohen.

Startup founders are working harder than ever to recruit top talent for their companies as the environment of economic uncertainty pushes potential recruits toward more stable, predictable career options.

The future of telecommuting

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:46:41 +0000

Recent polls show that 89% of Canadians think that telecommuting is a positive experience. Professor Lisa Cohen joins MAtv Montreal to discuss the future of telecommuting

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Desautels announces first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:51:53 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management at �㽶��Ƶ has appointed Professor Lisa Cohen as its first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Startup companies struggle through COVID-19 pandemic

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:33:52 +0000

The startup industry is being particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many across the world experiencing declining sales, halted product development, and investors pulling out. Despite an industry in need, Professor Lisa Cohen notes that startups are often not included in government bailout plans.

Delve: The Coronavirus is Changing How We Work — Possibly Permanently

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:17:49 +0000

Job loss is only one of the many effects of COVID-19 on work and workers. These effects cascade beyond accelerating the ongoing work-from-home movement and could persist well beyond the pandemic itself, according to Professor Lisa Cohen of �㽶��Ƶ.

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How coronavirus will change the way we do business

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:10:12 +0000

From small startup companies to large organizations, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting the way business is done. In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen considers the impact of the pandemic across multiple sectors and questions the permanency of the transformed work structure.

Taking the dread out of data entry

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:47:14 +0000

In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen looks at the often-dreaded task of data entry, noting that while it can be too complex for AI, it is often a stepping stone to more rewarding work.

Delve: How to Bring Planning to Your Startup Hiring Practice

�㽶��Ƶ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:38:52 +0000

Prof Lisa Cohen on how startups can approach hiring to ensure long-term success.

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Decoding “courage” and other employment buzzwords

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:04:42 +0000

The use of the word “courage” in job ads, including ads for entry-level and minimum wage jobs, doubled between 2014 and 2018. Professor Lisa Cohen points out the risks of setting the bar too high and reflects on what companies are really looking for in their employees.

Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:28:50 +0000

The Faculty Research Workload Committee (RWC) has completed its review of applications submitted by tenured faculty to fill the currently vacant Faculty Scholar Award slots.

The Faculty is pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the Desautels Scholar Awards (effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2021):

Thought leadership series: Professor Lisa Cohen

�㽶��Ƶ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:03:03 +0000

Are you a thought leader? Emily Sexton-Brown asks professors from across the globe to pinpoint just what true leadership looks like. Professor Lisa Cohen, Desautels Faculty of Management, �㽶��Ƶ enlightens...

Read full article: Changeboard, August 1, 2016

Elite Business Magazine Nov 2014 - We need to create a level playing field

�㽶��Ƶ — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:17:43 +0000

By: Lisa Cohen, assistant professor, Desautels Faculty of Management

Making It to the Top

�㽶��Ƶ — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:09:35 +0000

Lisa Cohen, Assistant professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, �㽶��Ƶ, Canada, reveals the difficulty women encounter in being hired for higher level roles.

When Mary Barra became the first female chief executive of General Motors, we celebrated a woman reaching the height of her profession.

Read full article: Payroll Professional

Why Female Managers Are in Short Supply?

�㽶��Ƶ — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:27:20 +0000

It took Mary Barra more than three decades at General Motors to become the company’s first female chief executive. Even then we celebrated a woman reaching the pinnacle of her profession. The same happened again when Inga Beale became Lloyd's of London's first female CEO in the company’s 325-year history.

-Article by Lisa Cohen

Read full article: Financial, February 4, 2014

Website Lets Workers Rate Their Bosses Anonymously

�㽶��Ƶ — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:15:19 +0000

What's it like to work at struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry, one of Canada's big banks or scandal-ridden engineering firm SNC-Lavalin?
... �㽶��Ƶ associate professor Lisa Cohen said job review websites provide useful information to prospective employees, especially when it comes to salaries and corporate culture.
The information is also potentially valuable for a company's human resources staff, she said.