Théadora Sauvé named valedictorian for Spring 2022 Convocation
Théadora Sauvé’s classmates pushed her to become a better student, and Sauvé’s hard work was be recognized at the Spring 2022 Convocation, where she gave the valedictory address. The Bachelor of Commerce grad is preparing to study law at 鶹AV, but when she came to university, this path was not yet clear.
Delve: An Ethical, Human-Centred Approach to AI in Human Resources, with Matissa Hollister
Could Artificial Intelligence tools decide who gets hired or fired, who gets a raise, or who’s ready to be a mentor? Some already are, to varying levels of success, and it’s often difficult to discern their use value, let alone how to use them effectively and ethically, an arguable essential in HR.
Montreal telecom company Oxio is a leader on salary transparency, but many companies are unlikely to volunteer this information
If a company doesn’t want to share salary information, there could be a reason for that. About 75 per cent of people don’t negotiate a higher salary for themselves, and women and minorities are underrepresented among those who do not, according to Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt. But Montreal-based telecommunications company Oxio is taking steps toward salary transparency.
To get inclusion right, companies need to ask what they’re doing wrong
Inclusion isn't a warm and fuzzy feeling of belonging. Inclusion means being an integral part of an organization, and having the resources to get the job done, said Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour Patricia Faison Hewlin in Business Insider. In order to achieve it, organizations need to listen.
Delve: Why Organizations Need Authentic People and Inclusive Policies, with Patricia Hewlin
The complex issue of authenticity at work isn’t only about people within an organization—it’s connected to the organization’s own integrity, including policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The value of authenticity for employees, customers and clients, and management is linked to a diversity of people and innovative ideas suited to today’s world.
Professor Emeritus Nancy Adler wins 2021 Emerald Literati Award
Congratulations to Nancy J. Adler, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior, winner of the 2021 Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Author Contribution for “When Arrogance Kills Humility Becomes Our Most Powerful Form of Leadership”
When the medium massages perceptions: Personal (vs. public) displays of information reduce crowding perceptions and outsider mistreatment of frontline staff
A long wait in a crowded environment can feel like a special kind of purgatory for those waiting their turn, yet front-line workers often bear the brunt of the public’s frustrations. Nurses, restaurant staff, call centre agents and other staff who deal directly with the public in high-stress environments are often mistreated.
Avoiding pitfalls of AI recruiting
While AI software could eliminate some bias in recruiting, Professor Matissa Hollister says the tool can exacerbate other types of bias, especially related to gender or education, by relying too heavily on an employee’s previous hiring patterns. She urges companies to be transparent with their candidates about the use of AI and acknowledge the technology’s shortcomings when deploying it as a hiring tool.
Delve podcast: New Normal: Ideal Workers, Gender Equality, and COVID-19 with Alyson Gounden Rock
What do “ideal workers” look like today? New research explores the history of gender differences in work and points to a more equal—and genuinely ideal—future of work for all.
In conversation with Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI
The Faculty's first ever Director of EDI, Lisa Cohen, joined the 鶹AV 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.
From un-woven societal relationships to a broad-based movement? Union power in societal networks in Quebec (Canada)
Authors: Lorenzo Frangi, Anthony C. Masi, and Bénédicte Poirier
Publication: Work, Employment and Society, Forthcoming
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The impact of AI on human resources
In 2019, Professor Matissa Hollister began a Resident Fellowship at the World Economic Forum’s The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in San Francisco.
Rethinking the five-day work week
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.
New report finds supplier diversity a novel subject in Canada
In a new report supported by the Women's Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub out of Ryerson University, Prof. Patricia Hewlin and former Integrated Management fellows Sandra Urbina Chang (MBA’19), Fiorella Rojas Vizarreta, (MBA‘19) and Hoaran Wang (BCom’20) outline a two-part study on perceptions and attitudes towards supplier diversity.
The case for a four-day work week
According to Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt, making the switch to a four-day work week will require significant shifts in social and economic rhythms at a personal and professional level. Fortunately, the change could naturally carve out more time for leisure by boosting productivity during more limited work hours.