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PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won’t address key labour market shortages

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:18:34 +0000

The Parti Québécois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec’s economy with the most acute labour shortages don’t lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education. “To just lump it in that robots are substitutes for immigrants totally misses the point,” Glew tells CTV News.

Published: 15 November 2024

Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:16:01 +0000

For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump’s planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard. “We are extremely dependent on the United States, and that dependence is not mutual,” says Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics.

Published: 15 November 2024

MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:13:34 +0000

Susan Margles (BA’88, MBA’91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa’s suffered during the pandemic, but it’s bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city’s light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she—amongst other roles—served as chief people and safety officer and was responsible for human resources, labour relations and government affairs.

Published: 15 November 2024

ƽ��岻�� Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

webfull — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:58:54 +0000

The ƽ��岻�� Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26^th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies. The Better World ranking, this year evaluating 174 MBAs and spanning 14 countries, is based on the proportion of core courses that integrate relevant sustainable development themes.

Published: 7 November 2024

Corporate social responsibility disclosures have benefits, but also come with costs

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:21 +0000

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company’s public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR disclosures from companies in China, where such reporting is mandatory, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics Vivek Astvansh found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.

Published: 6 November 2024

‘Elite’ Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:57:54 +0000

Yelp’s restaurant review platform awards an ‘elite’ badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.

Published: 6 November 2024

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:17 +0000

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

Published: 6 November 2024

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

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:52:15 +0000

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 stock’s price, raising costs for the trader. A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research by Associate Professor of Finance Ruslan Goyenko finds that returns associated with trade timing are substantial—they can impact returns as much as stock selection itself.

Published: 6 November 2024

Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of ƽ��岻��

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:46:15 +0000

Cynthia Price Verreault (BCom’82) has been appointed ƽ��岻��’s first Deputy Chancellor. In this new role, she will support the Chancellor, President, and Board of Governors. Throughout her two-year term, Price Verreault will offer counsel and play a key role in representing the University at events and high-level meetings.“We are delighted that someone with as deep a knowledge of the institution as Ms. Price Verreault has will be working alongside our new Chancellor, Pierre Boivin,” says Maryse Bertrand, Chair of the ƽ��岻�� Board of Governors.

Published: 6 November 2024

Companies launched at ƽ��岻�� enrich Quebec’s research ecosystem

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:43:53 +0000

In 2023, ƽ��岻�� launched 28 research-based startup companies—all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. ƽ��岻��’s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At ƽ��岻�� Desautels, the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.

Published: 6 November 2024

ƽ���岻�� News - Desautels Faculty of Management

PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won’t address key labour market shortages

Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses

MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority

ƽ���岻�� Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

Corporate social responsibility disclosures have benefits, but also come with costs

‘Elite’ Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

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

Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of ƽ���岻��

Companies launched at ƽ���岻�� enrich Quebec’s research ecosystem

ƽ��岻�� News - Desautels Faculty of Management

ƽ��岻�� Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of ƽ��岻��

Companies launched at ƽ��岻�� enrich Quebec’s research ecosystem