/channels/taxonomy/term/23685/all en /channels/channels/news/employer-led-networking-can-help-women-assess-workplace-gender-dynamics-358905 <div class="bl-tpl">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 – the alienation of women during the hiring process. “A lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,” says <a href="/desautels/janani-ramesh"><strong>PhD student Janani Ramesh </strong></a>in an interview with HR Reporter. However, employer-led networking can be a powerful tool to recruit women.</div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:14:24 +0000 webfull 201770 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgills-black-grad-gala-celebrates-class-2024-357244 <p>On May 1, ƽ���岻��'s 6th annual Black Grad Gala, hosted by the Black Students’ Network, honoured the Class of 2024's Black graduates. Approximately 50 graduates from various faculties were celebrated on stage, each receiving Kente stoles in recognition of their achievements. Notable speakers included <a href="/expmed/dr-momar-ndao"><strong>Associate Professor Momar Ndao </strong></a>and Black Grad Valedictorian <strong>Yasmine Elmi,</strong> a McCall MacBain Scholar in the Faculty of Science and incoming ƽ���岻�� medical student.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 16:36:39 +0000 webfull 199956 at /channels /channels/channels/event/gender-identity-workshop-gris-montreal-355892 <p>To increase ƽ���岻�� Desautels’ community knowledge on the subject of gender diversity, and to foster a more inclusive environment for members of gender-diverse communities, ƽ���岻�� Desautels’ EDI Team  partnered up with <a href="https://www.gris.ca/</body></html>"></a></p> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:41:20 +0000 webfull 198331 at /channels /channels/channels/event/growing-your-career-financial-sector-skills-needed-advance-and-succeed-black-heritage-erg-bnp-355160 <p>The <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi">ƽ���岻�� Desautels' EDI</a> and <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-lcbe">Laidley Cent</a></p> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:05:59 +0000 webfull 197443 at /channels /channels/channels/news/being-black-consulting-event-provides-students-insight-consulting-careers-351605 <p>Diverse consulting teams thrive when solving complex problems together, but, for people who haven’t had much exposure to the industry, it can seem a little opaque. The Being Black in Consulting event seeks to shed some light on this subject.</p> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:42:26 +0000 webfull 193513 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-bcom-team-wins-honourable-mention-edi-case-writing-competition-351600 &������;����;��&������;����;��&������;����;/��&������;����; Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:42:05 +0000 webfull 193507 at /channels /channels/channels/news/employees-unable-be-their-authentic-self-less-likely-express-their-perspective-351413 <p>While some progress has been made in addressing discrimination in the workplace, many still feel the need to change themselves to conform to workplace cultural norms. Some, for example, may modify their speech or straighten their hair in order to fit in. This can come at a cost, writes Laura Morgan Roberts, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, in the Harvard Business Review.</p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:38:04 +0000 webfull 193257 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-desautels-faculty-management-takes-part-mentorship-program-boosts-black-student-349193 <p>ƽ���岻��'s <a href="/branches/programs/pyp-main/pick-your-path-black-students"><strong>Pick Your Path for Black Youth (PYPB)</strong></a> mentorship program is breaking barriers and encouraging Black students to consider studying at ƽ���岻��. The program pairs Black high school and CEGEP students with Black ƽ���岻�� students or alumni, providing support and guidance. In the 2022-2023 cycle, six participants applied to ƽ���岻��, all of whom were accepted based on their respective merits.</p> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:51:05 +0000 webfull 190677 at /channels /channels/channels/news/impm-scholarship-helps-2slgbtqia-students-promote-diversity-and-inclusion-348961 <p>Business has an important role in the economy, and in shaping culture. Businesses set the norms, and can foster inclusivity. <strong>ƽ���岻��’s International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) </strong>recently took steps to help 2sLGBTQIA+ people do this by launching a scholarship of up to $10,000 USD for leaders actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion in their organization, communities, country, or region.</p> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:53:09 +0000 webfull 190412 at /channels /channels/channels/news/indigenous-graduate-spotlight-leon-picha-bcom23-348849 <p>"I want there to be a day where there’s more than just two red scarves [at the Faculty of Management convocation] and that’s what I’m going to continue to work to achieve," says <strong>Leon Picha (BCom’23)</strong>.</p> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:47:32 +0000 webfull 190284 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mba-alum-thompson-gives-keynote-2023-lavender-grad-348690 <p>ƽ���岻�� Desautels Faculty of Management alum<strong> <a href="/desautels/timothy-thompson">Tim Thompson (MBA’90)</a></strong> served as the keynote speaker at this year’s Lavender Grad, an event celebrating the graduation of ƽ���岻�� students who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, trans, queer, intersex, or non-binary.</p> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:56:38 +0000 webfull 190077 at /channels /channels/channels/news/talentegg-recognizes-innovation-mcgill-desautels-career-management-team-348657 <p>The ƽ���岻�� Desautels <strong>Career Management team</strong> has taken home the TalentEgg Special Award For Innovation By Career Centre, announced at the 12th annual TalentEgg Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.</p> <p>The Career Management team has been highlighted for its dedication to helping ƽ���岻�� business students develop key transferable skills, establish industry connections, and to understand what is needed to ultimately achieve their career goals and thrive in today's ambiguous and ever-evolving work environment.</p> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:30:39 +0000 webfull 190038 at /channels /channels/channels/event/latino-excellence-power-mentorship-348585 <p>Join us for a panel discussion and networking event with three ƽ���岻�� alumni who are trailblazers in the communications and public affairs, consulting, and climate and security fields.</p> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:49:08 +0000 webfull 189950 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mcgill-lavender-grad-celebration-2023-collation-des-grades-lavande-2023-348583 <p><b>Come celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ graduates of the Class of 2023</b> as they begin the next chapter of their lives.</p> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:43:55 +0000 webfull 189948 at /channels /channels/channels/news/bcom-graduate-julia-ayim-named-black-grad-2023-valedictorian-348308 <p>One of this year’s three Black Grad valedictorians, <strong>Julia Ayim</strong> (BCom’23) has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. She and fellow graduates were celebrated at the annual Black Grad gala on April 30, a sold-out event organized by the Black Students’ Network of ƽ���岻�� (BSN).</p> Fri, 12 May 2023 16:02:03 +0000 webfull 189628 at /channels