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BCom alum is advocating for work-life balance from the C-suite

Published: 28 October 2024

When working for a Big Four accounting firm early in her career, Sheila Vokey (BCom’84)—now President and CEO of the responsible investing firm Central 1—saw senior managers struggle to balance...

McGill to award honorary degree to Monique Leroux for trailblazing ethical leadership and community engagement

Published: 22 May 2024

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will confer an honorary degree — the highest order it can bestow — upon Monique Leroux as part of its Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, recognizing her exceptional contributions...

Montreal ranked best student city in the Americas and 10th in the world

Published: 18 June 2024

The QS Best Student Cities 2025 Rankings have placed Montreal as best student city in the Americas and #10 globally. This ranking considers factors such as university rankings, student diversity,...

At Schneider Electric Canada, diversity drives innovation

Published: 17 September 2024

Diversity is an essential ingredient in innovation, according to Emily Heitman, President of Schneider Electric Canada, the subsidiary of the global energy management firm. Diversity, equity and...

Canadian pension funds are already overweight on Canadian equities

Published: 15 October 2024

Canada’s eight largest pension funds are big players in the world of institutional investing with more than $1 trillion under management collectively. Pressure is being applied for the funds to...

Making the most of meetings isn’t an exact science

Published: 13 June 2024

McGill Desautels Dean Yolande Chan is an engineer by training, but when it comes to running meetings, she sees herself more like an orchestra conductor, listening carefully to ensure harmony and...

Greece increases length of work week, bucking broader trends

Published: 15 July 2024

While some countries contemplate shorter work weeks, Greece is heading in the opposite direction. Seeking to boost economic growth, the country recently passed a law allowing employers to implement...

A four-day work week can improve employee well-being while sustaining productivity

Published: 7 August 2024

The length of a standard work week has been steadily declining for well over a century. In the 19th century, some factory workers in Canada were expected to work 72 hours each week. It wasn’t until...

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