Walking the authenticity tightrope
New research from Professor Patricia Hewlin and co-authors examines the benefits of being authentic in the workplace, remarking that this tends to be particularly nebulous for minorities.
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What鈥檚 keeping the glass ceiling intact?
A new study co-authored by Professor Brian Rubineau shows that while the popular practice of network hiring can introduce gender diversity in lower-level jobs, it actually fails to do so at the executive level.
Workplaces reveal vestiges of segregation
Despite progress in the 1960s and 1970s, the desegregation of US employment has largely ground to a halt.
In new research, Professor John-Paul Ferguson finds that individual workplaces have actually become more segregated over the past three decades.
Professor Hewlin on closing the leadership gender gap
In a byline for Getting Smart, Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the tangible impact that universities can make when it comes to increasing the representation of women and minorities in leadership.
Canada: A haven for MBA aspirants
Noting a steady rise in international applicants to the Desautels MBA, Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of MBA Programs, comments on what draws international applicants to聽Canada.
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Network Recruitment and the Glass Ceiling: Evidence from Two Firms
Authors: Roberto M. Fernandez and Brian Rubineau
Publication: RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences, March 2019, Vol. 5, Issue 3, 88-102
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The power of being authentic at work
In a recent WorkLife podcast by Adam Grant, he delves into the power of authenticity in the workplace as a means for happier, more productive workers. Along the way, he grounds his discussion in Professor Patricia Hewlin鈥檚 research on facades of conformity at work.
The problem with assumed meritocracies in engineering
According to a study co-authored by Professor Brian Rubineau, female engineers find consistent evidence that their profession is not an objective meritocracy, but embrace the belief that it is 鈥� thus further perpetuating gender (and other) inequalities.
At home and at work: Is racial segregation becoming more pervasive?
Citing recent research co-authored by Professor John-Paul Ferguson, Vox explores how racial segregation in American workplaces has gotten worse over the last generation, suggesting that the shadows of residential segregation follow individuals wherever they go during the day.
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A little authenticity goes a long way
Watch as Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the dimensions of authenticity in life and work with 平特五不中鈥檚 New York alumnae chapter on February 9, 2019.
鈥淲hen people stretch themselves a bit more and begin to incorporate more of their values in their work and lives, it鈥檚 so much more fulfilling...when authenticity is done well it鈥檚 generative,鈥� says Prof. Hewlin.
Professor Hewlin joins leadership conference
Professor Patricia Hewlin has been invited to share her research on authenticity in the workplace at the upcoming Empathetic Leadership conference organized by WXN in Montreal.
How companies can thrive when employees feel a calling
Businesses with sights set on boosting their performance may want to take a closer look at the people they are hiring. According to research co-authored by Professor Patricia Hewlin, employees with a calling are bound to be strong performers.
What the business world can learn from jazz
As leadership lessons from the world of jazz gain traction in business, Desautels Faculty Lecturer Jay Hewlin co-leads an experiential workshop at 平特五不中 to reveal the links between jazz and key business topics like management and negotiation.
Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars
The Faculty Research Workload Committee (RWC) has completed its review of applications submitted by tenured faculty to fill the currently vacant Faculty Scholar Award slots.
The Faculty is pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the Desautels Scholar Awards (effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2021):
Challenges of today鈥檚 labour pool
The prevailing belief among employers is that it鈥檚 becoming more difficult to find and retain the top talent, especially among younger generations.
However, according to Professor Matissa Hollister, the reality is more nuanced.
