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Why We Keep Checking Our Email on Holidays
Despite ample evidence for the benefits of unplugging, most of us have a hard time going out-of-office
Eight Books to Read This Summer
Smith School of Business professors offer up some of their favourite reads for the cottage (or anywhere else)
Leadership
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Eight Books to Read This Summer
Smith School of Business professors offer up some of their favourite reads for the cottage (or anywhere else)
How to Thrive as an Introverted Leader
Extroverts tend to hog the spotlight, but you don’t have to be loud to make an impact
How to Craft a Cringe-Free Personal Brand
Spelling out why you’re awesome may feel crass, but it can help you stand out to employers, peers and clients
Teams
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Why We Keep Checking Our Email on Holidays
Despite ample evidence for the benefits of unplugging, most of us have a hard time going out-of-office
Ready to Build Your Board Career?
Board service can be both satisfying and good for your resumé. But where to start? We spoke to experts for advice
Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
Explore the impact of non-competes on workers and businesses
Insights with Impact
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Diversity
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Un-Prideful Laws Send the Wrong Signals
How the sensibility behind anti-LGBTQ+ legislation can seep into the workplace
The HR Mental Health Policies That Matter
What do workers who struggle with mental health and addiction issues really value from their employer?
For Gen Z, Workplace Illusions Disappear
Today’s students have more realistic job expectations than millennials did when they embarked on their careers
Entrepreneurship
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Growing the Indigenous Startup Ecosystem
First Nations, Métis and Inuit founders are building more businesses than the Canadian average. But support still lags
The Business of Family
Explore why some family businesses endure while others fizzle out
How Not to Love Your Ideas to Death
Not everyone is going to adore your light-bulb moments as much as you. The good news: the critics can help
Analytics-AI
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What Car Loans Can Teach Us About AI
Research on car dealerships shows how artificial intelligence can boost profits and help more people get a car
The AI Colleague
Say hello to the newest member of your team: Cathy Cobot. And goodbye to predictable team dynamics
Legal Disruptors
AI has the potential to take over almost half of the work in law firms and to give individuals and small businesses easier and less expensive access to pricey legal services
Social Impact
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Green-Savvy Board Members Make Their Mark
A firm’s environmental performance rises with board member expertise and strong governance
Empowering Women in Global Mining
Canadian NGO shows how to bring real change to a rough and tumble sector
The Perks of Knowing Your Java’s Story
New research shows the economic value of traceability for coffee producers
Marketing
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Fake News Gives Brands a Real Headache
In the rush to capture eyeballs online, firms are inadvertently feeding the misinformation monster
How Video Games Shape Consumer Behaviour
Gaming transforms our engagement with brands. An expert explains how, and why marketers must be careful
Understanding the Power of Nudging
How to get people to make good decisions using behavioural science
Strategy
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Turning Strategy Into Results
Learn how to close the gap between planning and execution in your organization
Are You a Good Negotiator?
The ability to make smart deals is a skill we can all use. Here’s what most people get wrong, and what good negotiators get right
Problem Solving with Design Thinking
How to tap into your team’s creative potential to deliver solutions
Finance
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Your Firm’s Most Undervalued Asset? Try Nature
Too few businesses understand the value of biodiversity — to the planet and their competitiveness
Accounting Standards in a Dynamic Environment
How to set and apply standards in a world of fast-paced economic, technological and social change
Yes, Blockchain Does Have a Kryptonite
New research on supply chains reveals three vulnerabilities that can breach blockchain’s shield of trust