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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...

Two ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

Published: 5 August 2024

McCall MacBain Fellowships offer students at select universities an opportunity to spend a year abroad. Valued at up to $30,000 and awarded by the McCall MacBain Foundation, Fellows spend one term...

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem ranked in the top 20 globally

Published: 22 October 2024

Since its founding in 1988, the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has supported thousands of ventures, helping create over 10,000 new jobs and raising $3.7 billion in funding. It...

Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group’s artificial intelligence efforts

Published: 25 July 2024

Generative artificial intelligence promises to transform the way business is done, but in most industries, it’s still unclear exactly how it will be used. Footwear retailer ALDO is working with...

Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns

Published: 6 September 2024

Montreal’s long-awaited luxury shopping mall Royalmount officially opened on September 5. The project, which spans 800,000 square feet, and features stores like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton,...

Pricing models for fitness memberships often hide hidden fees

Published: 15 July 2024

Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for...

Even in challenging times for department stores, Quebec-based Simons is expanding

Published: 9 July 2024

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is...

Embrace the Unexpected: How Organizations Foster Participatory Improvisation with Customers

Published: 30 October 2024

Authors: Daphne Demetry Publication: Organization Science Forthcoming Articles in Advance: published online 10 Sept 2024 Abstract::

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