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Want to help employees make time for themselves? Surprise them!

Apr, 2023 | Article

Go ahead and cancel that meeting. When we unexpectedly find our calendars freed up, we're more likely to spend it on something fun and frivolous, rather than more work, finds professor Claire Tsai.

How to create a remote work policy that works everyone

Mar, 2023 | Podcast

What role should the office play, and can companies create equitable and sustainable WFH policies that work for all employees? Rotman's Sarah Kaplan and Carmina Ravanera weigh in on the latest episode of the Executive Summary.

Can awards influence industry diversity?

Feb, 2023 | Article

In the wake of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the Academy added more women and racial minorities to its ranks. But did it have an impact on who got hired to work on films?

The secret to dealing with the company jerk

Feb, 2023 | Article

From credit stealers to gas-lighters, psychologist Tessa West explains how to deal with troublesome colleagues...and how to spot the signs that you might be the jerk at work.

Is there enough time in the day to be truly happy? Yes, but you have to plan for it

Feb, 2023 | Podcast

Author Cassie Holmes joins Brett Hendrie to talk about time poverty, intentional scheduling and how to make the most of the limited time we have on our new podcast Rotman Visiting Experts.

Gender pay gap and consumer behavior: How women's earnings affect buying decisions

Jan, 2023 | Article

Companies that pay women less than men might see a decline in sales and consumer sentiment — particularly among women, new research finds.

We’re not all in this together…and that’s okay

Nov, 2022 | Article

As companies adapt to a return to office, managers should know that it’s okay if their employees view them as “other,” and remember – there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to hybrid work.

The 6 worker archetypes for the future of work

Oct, 2022 | Article

What employees value in their work is changing. Companies and leaders need to tailor their management styles to the new type of workers.