Research Contributor

A short, boring meeting can leave you feeling more exhausted than a long tedious one, new research finds. But there are ways to make these mundane tasks more tolerable.

By understanding how people make decisions, we can design better products, services and policies that align with consumer behaviour and enhance well-being.

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.

From street-racing to maskless raves — why were some people taking greater risks during the pandemic? Boredom might be the answer.

COVID-19 restrictions make it difficult to maintain our social networks. But staying connected in these unusual times is more important than ever.

A new Rotman webinar looks at how to make smart financial decisions and rise above the panic that develops during a crisis.