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The Gender Stereotypes Behind Investor Uprisings

Shareholder activists count on a more receptive welcome when company CEOs are women

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Team Canada Athletes on How to Harness Pressure

Eight elite athletes share lessons on managing high-stakes situations, whether you’re on a ball court or in a boardroom

Team Canada Athletes on How to Harness Pressure

Eight elite athletes share lessons on managing high-stakes situations, whether you’re on a ball court or in a boardroom

How About Taking on a Stretch Goal?

Tackling a super-ambitious target can be a great way to build your career and, well, “stretch” your abilities

Eight Books to Read This Summer

Smith School of Business professors offer up some of their favourite reads for the cottage (or anywhere else)

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

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The Gender Stereotypes Behind Investor Uprisings

Shareholder activists count on a more receptive welcome when company CEOs are women

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?

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

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

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

Why We Are Triggered by Dynamic Pricing

Consumers can’t help but take it personally when “flexible” prices seem unfair

A Marketer’s Meditation on Fly Fishing

What can a beloved summer pastime tell us about sustainably enjoying the natural world?

Fake News Gives Brands a Real Headache

In the rush to capture eyeballs online, firms are inadvertently feeding the misinformation monster

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

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