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Loneliness, retail therapy and man's best friend
PhD candidate Tim Derksen (Business) explains how pets can help with loneliness
How pets can help with loneliness
PhD candidate Tim Derksen (Business) says his team looked at retail and experimental data and found that people spend more on their pets when they are feeling lonely. According to Dirkson, the longstanding history that humans have with dogs makes dogs the easiest animal to connect with.
Is the local cannabis market in Edmonton stable or about to go up in smoke?
John Pracejus (Business) discusses the local cannabis market in Edmonton.
Loneliness Can Sell Dog Food
PhD candidate Tim Derksen and Kyle B. Murray, former Dean of the U of A School of Business, explored the persistence of the loneliness effect on spending
The Right-Wing Crusade Against DEI Isn’t Actually Working
Hoa Briscoe Tran discusses his research on impacts of EDI initiatives in the private sector.
Behind the Walmart Canada raises for 40,000 employees
In the wake of similar announcements south of the border, Walmart Canada announced this week that it raised the wages of approximately 40,000 store associates – an investment of $53 million that the retail giant said will “ensure attractive pay in the markets they operate.
Where To Next? Opportunity on the Edge
Doing business in regions considered less stable or developed can pay off for companies. But they must invest in working with local communities.
Is legal counsel a charter right in OHS interviews?
Fines upheld for Alberta employees who refused OHS interviews without legal counsel
The final frontier for growth: The world’s unstable regions that many don’t dare tread
Emily Block (Business) co-authors article on “the frontlines” of global business expansion
The Risks of Botshit
Botshit — made-up, inaccurate, and untruthful chatbot content that humans uncritically use for tasks — can pose major risks to your business in the form of reputational damage, incorrect decisions, legal liability, economic losses, and even human safety.
Despite advantages, HRBPs still face several challenges: report
Do they have the capability? 'Higher-level skills and capabilities are very important for the HR business partner,' says Sara Mahabadi, assistant professor of strategy and management at the Alberta School of Business
Follow the Money
An excerpt from Business on the Edge about using business principles to solve big problems
Productivity in the age of flexibility: are remote workers less productive?
'The more comfortable you become and the more you trust the system, the more productive you will be': academic talks about performance management and flexibility
Have You Met ... Gil Anderson?
Meet Gil Anderson, the first Indigenous program coordinator at the Alberta School of Business. When Gil is not at the U of A supporting students or learning Cree, you might find him playing one of his favourite tabletop, role playing board games.
Suggestions for a research-focused executive education course on gender and entrepreneurship
In a recent Open Access Government publication, Professor Jennifer Jennings from the University of Alberta teamed up with policy professional Jessica Carlson to share ideas for bridging the academic-policy divide at the nexus of gender and entrepreneurship.
Is DEI Valuable to Investors?
In recent years, corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a hot topic in boardrooms and beyond.
Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season
John Pracejus (Business) comments on Calgary’s water crisis
Do goalies actually perform better in the playoffs?
Armann Ingolfsson (Business) discusses how goalies perform during the Stanley Cup playoffs
Do goalies get hot in the playoffs?
New research runs counter to a long-held “cognitive illusion” that hockey goaltenders improve under pressure.
Empowering gender diversity in the business world
Today on Nudge, Professor Moore shares the science behind swearing and reveals if swearing in ads helps or hinders a brand.
Online reviews and their effect on customers
Katie Mehr (Alberta School of Business) says consumers give higher ratings when they are asked to rate their overall experience and several attributes that may contribute to a higher score.
The persuasive power of profanity
Today on Nudge, Professor Moore shares the science behind swearing and reveals if swearing in ads helps or hinders a brand.
Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship
Here, Dr. Jennifer Jennings and Ms. Jessica Carlson offer suggestions for the actions that scholars and policy practitioners can take – both separately and jointly – to produce knowledge pertinent to the identified priorities
How to Build a Culture of Change
Companies looking to build constructive disruption within their ranks need employees who can thrive in change and feel comfortable with uncertainty.
Learning to Serve: Delivering Partner Value Through Service-Learning Projects
Emily Block discusses the three dimensions of service-learning projects associated with the creation of direct value for partner organizations.