/channels/taxonomy/term/20013/all en /channels/channels/news/unionization-having-moment-reaching-initial-contract-agreements-proving-challenging-354147 <p>In 2022, employees at a Trader Joe’s grocery store in Massachusetts successfully voted to unionize. However, almost two years later, the company has yet to present any contract proposals. Despite the company's initial dismissal of a $30-an-hour wage proposal, they failed to provide a counter-offer, contributing to a broader trend of extended negotiations for new unions' inaugural contracts.</p> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:54:07 +0000 webfull 196304 at /channels /channels/channels/news/after-unionization-corporate-foot-dragging-challenge-contract-negotiation-341461 <p>Unionization is having a moment. Employees at Amazon, Starbucks and Apple have all held successful union drives. But forming a union and negotiating a contract are not the same thing. In a 2008 study, Desautels Prof. <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson">John-Paul Ferguson</a> found that union election victories resulted in first contracts only 56.3 per cent of the time. “It’s even harder now,” says Ferguson.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:41:56 +0000 webfull 182151 at /channels /channels/channels/news/delve-podcast-closing-inventor-gender-gap-john-paul-ferguson-lucy-gilbert-and-negin-ashouri-335044 <p>Social inequalities are responsible for the loss of millions of ideas and inventions over hundreds of years. This loss over time is measurable today in a decline in innovation, slowing economic growth, and repercussions on all sectors, from technology to health care. The gender gap among inventors affects what gets invented—and consequently who benefits from innovation.</p> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:27:05 +0000 webfull 174984 at /channels /channels/channels/news/no-substitute-face-face-interaction-333627 <p>In an overview of MBA learning environments throughout the pandemic, <i>La Presse</i> surveys MBA directors and faculty members about their ingredients for success. While he doesn’t discount the value of online learning, <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson">John-Paul Ferguson</a>, Academic Director of the MBA program at Desautels, maintains that the most impactful learning happens face-to-face, on-the-job.</p> <p><a class="button--outline" href="https://plus.lapresse.ca/screens/1447f77f-fd7f-4bff-9b36-4ec004d19892__7C___0.html" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:39:42 +0000 webfull 173383 at /channels /channels/channels/event/lecture-multiple-graduate-degrees-multiple-employment-possibilities-john-paul-ferguson-333272 <p><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, September 28, 2021</p> <p><strong>Time:</strong> 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT</p> <p><a class="button--outline" href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/mba-online-lecture" target="_blank">Register</a></p> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:23:16 +0000 webfull 173000 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-study-calls-greater-female-representation-innovation-332237 <p>In a new study published in <i>Science</i>, Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson"><strong>John-Paul Ferguson</strong></a> underscores the necessity of identifying and supporting woman-owned patents and innovations, particularly in the biomedical and personal healthcare spheres. Female representation in innovation is crucial to progress in women’s health, Professor Ferguson says, especially because most male inventors focus on male-specific health or otherwise neglect to account for female health patterns when creating new treatments and products.</p> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:12 +0000 webfull 172049 at /channels /channels/channels/news/patently-harmful-fewer-female-inventors-problem-womens-health-331792 <p>"Necessity is the <em>father</em> of invention," but where is its mother? According to a new study published in <a href="https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba6990"><i>Science</i></a>, fewer women hold biomedical patents, leading to a reduced number of patented technologies designed to address problems affecting women.</p> Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:11:23 +0000 webfull 171458 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-excellence-teaching-desautels-331484 <p>Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.</p> <p>The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients <b>Jiro Kondo</b> and <b>Lisa Cohen</b> were honoured at ƻ����Ժ’s 2021 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.</p> <p>Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2021 teaching awards!</p> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:47:29 +0000 webfull 171086 at /channels /channels/channels/news/program-redesign-gives-mba-students-greater-flexibility-330044 <p>MBA & PMBA Academic Director <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson"><strong>John-Paul Ferguson</strong></a> highlights the benefits of the newly redesigned MBA program.</p> <p>From providing more flexible program length options to promoting a holistic view of sustainable business throughout the curriculum, the program meets the needs of a broader range of students.</p> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:27:21 +0000 webfull 169457 at /channels /channels/channels/news/2020-sshrc-insight-grants-awarded-329114 <h4>Congratulations to the Desautels professors who received 2020 SSHRC Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants.</h4> <hr /><h5>SSHRC Insight Grants</h5> <ul><li>Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/laurent-barras">Laurent Barras</a> (with Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/david-schumacher">David Schumacher</a>)</li> <li>Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/sebastien-betermier">Sebastien Betermier</a></li> <li>Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/lisa-cohen">Lisa Cohen</a></li></ul> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:02:04 +0000 webfull 168454 at /channels /channels/channels/news/analyzing-cutting-edge-business-methods-create-future-managers-328082 <p>ƻ����Ժ’s MBA program leverages program flexibility, practical skills training, and experiential learning to prepare students to join leading companies and start their own. <strong>Daniel Franco</strong> (MBA’19) earned his degree after emigrating to Canada from Peru. After graduation, he co-founded Turbodega, a successful startup that digitizes the supply chain of bodegas in Latin America. Franco praises his alma mater for its educational commitment to exploring emerging business tools that have proven invaluable in his own career, including artificial intelligence and data analysis.</p> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:17:40 +0000 webfull 167318 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-mba-evolves-meet-local-and-international-demand-328081 <p>ƻ����Ժ’s newly restructured MBA is designed to meet the needs of international students, says Professor <strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson">John-Paul Ferguson</a></strong>, Academic Director of the MBA and PMBA programs. With the flexibility to choose between one- and two-year programs, students with less work experience can gain more exposure to the Canadian job market prior to graduation.</p> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:10:31 +0000 webfull 167317 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-redesigned-mba-program-equips-students-lead-shifting-business-climate-326350 <p>The Desautels Faculty of Management at ƻ����Ժ announced the launch of a newly redesigned MBA program that prepares students to confront the challenges of a rapidly evolving business environment.</p> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:04:14 +0000 webfull 165415 at /channels /channels/channels/news/prospective-students-turn-mbas-weather-economic-storm-324441 <p>The economic downturn resulting from COVID-19 is expected to increase MBA applications as individuals turn to business schools to boost their employability. Academic Director of ƻ����Ժ’s MBA <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson"><b>John-Paul Ferguson</b></a> comments on the evolving demand for MBA programs.</p> <p><a href="https://find-mba.com/articles/mba-demand-recovers-as-prospective-students-shelter-from-the-economic-storm" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:56:39 +0000 webfull 163298 at /channels /channels/channels/news/value-flexible-mba-322581 <p>Starting in Fall 2020, ƻ����Ժ’s Desautels Faculty of Management will offer 12-, 16-, and 20-month MBA options to meet changing student needs.</p> <p>“As we witnessed changes in what students are looking to get out of an MBA, we recognized the need for different lengths of programs,” explains <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/john-paul-ferguson"><strong>Dr. John-Paul Ferguson</strong></a>, the Academic Director of the MBA Program at ƻ����Ժ’s Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:23:21 +0000 webfull 161139 at /channels