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For hedge funds, trade volumes have a substantial effect on investment returns

Published: 6 November 2024

The timing of stock trades can be as important as the choice of equities to buy or sell. When trading volume is low, large purchases can drive up a stockā€™s price, raising costs for the trader. A...

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

Published: 6 November 2024

Students in the Ā鶹AV Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.

ā€˜Eliteā€™ Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost

Published: 6 November 2024

Yelpā€™s restaurant review platform awards an ā€˜eliteā€™ badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai...

Employers judge job candidates ā€“ but it isnā€™t a one-way street

Published: 6 November 2024

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 Ā鶹AV Desautels....

Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy

Published: 24 July 2024

High levels of inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis in Canada, and bartering is one way to help keep costs down. Trading goods and services with others also offers a more personal touch. ...

Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics

Published: 27 August 2024

Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor ā€“ the alienation of women during the hiring...

Remote work brought unfair performance metrics ā€“ and employees are gaming them

Published: 15 October 2024

According to a survey by the Vancouver-based AI human resources firm Visier, more than four out of five workers have engaged in ā€œfauxductivityā€ ā€“ performative work that makes them appear to be...

Domestic investment: Should Canadian pension funds focus on local companies?

Published: 11 July 2024

Canadaā€™s biggest pension funds are some of the worldā€™s largest investors and their diversified portfolios span the globe. But, should they be investing more in Canadian companies? Some CEOs think...

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 wasnā€™t until...

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