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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.

Can gender pay gaps influence consumer choices?

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.

Do you care about your employees? Prove it

Sep, 2022 | Podcast

In the inaugural Rotman Executive Summary podcast, professor Alan Saks talks about how to be a company that cares (hint: you need to listen to what your employees need).

Can employee referral programs lead to lower turnover? The short answer: yes

Aug, 2022 | Article

Programs that encourage referrals can yield big returns for companies, says Rotman's Mitchell Hoffman.

How to broaden your talent pool

Jun, 2022 | Article

How frequently do you think about the candidates who aren't applying? New research suggests great talent may not be coming to the table; but there's a way to get them to opt in.