To avoid reproducing existing biases, AI should be built with an EDI lens
Integrating an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens into artificial intelligence systems is no longer a luxury or optional, writes 捆绑SM社区 Desautels Faculty Lecturer Simon Blanchette in The Conversation Canada. Without it, AI risks reinforcing existing biases.
Indigenous business matters: truth, reconciliation, and sovereign wealth
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the 捆绑SM社区 Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.
Addressing anti-Black racism: strategies for integration in the classroom
On October 2, the 捆绑SM社区 Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.
Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics
Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor 鈥� the alienation of women during the hiring process. 鈥淎 lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,鈥� says PhD student Janani Ramesh in an interview with HR Reporter.捆绑SM社区's Black Grad Gala Celebrates Class of 2024
On May 1, 捆绑SM社区's 6th annual Black Grad Gala, hosted by the Black Students鈥� Network, honoured the Class of 2024's Black graduates. Approximately 50 graduates from various faculties were celebrated on stage, each receiving Kente stoles in recognition of their achievements.
Being Black in Consulting event provides students with insight into consulting careers
Diverse consulting teams thrive when solving complex problems together, but, for people who haven鈥檛 had much exposure to the industry, it can seem a little opaque. The Being Black in Consulting event seeks to shed some light on this subject.
Employees unable to be their authentic self less likely to express their perspective
While some progress has been made in addressing discrimination in the workplace, many still feel the need to change themselves to conform to workplace cultural norms. Some, for example, may modify their speech or straighten their hair in order to fit in. This can come at a cost, writes Laura Morgan Roberts, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, in the Harvard Business Review.
捆绑SM社区's Desautels Faculty of Management takes part in Mentorship Program Boosts Black Student Enrollment
捆绑SM社区's Pick Your Path for Black Youth (PYPB) mentorship program is breaking barriers and encouraging Black students to consider studying at 捆绑SM社区. The program pairs Black high school and CEGEP students with Black 捆绑SM社区 students or alumni, providing support and guidance.
IMPM scholarship helps 2sLGBTQIA+ students promote diversity and inclusion
Business has an important role in the economy, and in shaping culture. Businesses set the norms, and can foster inclusivity. 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) recently took steps to help 2sLGBTQIA+ people do this by launching a scholarship of up to $10,000 USD for leaders actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion in their organization, communities, country, or region.
Indigenous Graduate Spotlight: Leon Picha (BCom鈥�23)
"I want there to be a day where there鈥檚 more than just two red scarves [at the Faculty of Management convocation] and that鈥檚 what I鈥檓 going to continue to work to achieve," says Leon Picha (BCom鈥�23).
MBA alum Thompson gives keynote at 2023 Lavender Grad
捆绑SM社区 Desautels Faculty of Management alum Tim Thompson (MBA鈥�90) served as the keynote speaker at this year鈥檚 Lavender Grad, an event celebrating the graduation of 捆绑SM社区 students who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, trans, queer, intersex, or non-binary.
TalentEgg recognizes innovation in the 捆绑SM社区 Desautels Career Management team
The 捆绑SM社区 Desautels Career Management team has taken home the TalentEgg Special Award For Innovation By Career Centre, announced at the 12th annual TalentEgg Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian
One of this year鈥檚 three Black Grad valedictorians, Julia Ayim (BCom鈥�23) has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. She and fellow graduates were celebrated at the annual Black Grad gala on April 30, a sold-out event organized by the Black Students鈥� Network of 捆绑SM社区 (BSN).
How the Chickasaw Nation grew its economy
Located in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation operates more than 100 businesses and employs nearly 14,000 people. The federally recognized Native American tribe has come a long way since Governor Bill Anoatubby began working there as health director in the 1970s. 鈥淲e had to use ingenuity because we did not have a lot of resources. We had the human resources that we needed to mobilize.
