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Two 成人VR视频 Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy

High levels of inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis in Canada, and bartering is one way to help keep costs down. Trading goods and services with others also offers a more personal touch. "Some parts of our economy have become overly financialized,鈥� says Robert Nason, Associate Professor of strategy and organization at 成人VR视频 Desautels. 鈥淲e need to put a number on everything.

CEO Series podcast shares insights from business leaders

To succeed in business, you need to win the hearts of the people, says Noah Xie, the founder and president of KMIND, a strategic consultancy headquartered in Shanghai. It鈥檚 a lesson that Xie took from The Art of War, an ancient Chinese military text by Sun Tzu.

Opening infrastructure could encourage Canada鈥檚 pension funds to invest more domestically

The Government of Canada is exploring ways to increase investments in the country鈥檚 pension fund equities, but doing so sacrifices returns, according to The Economist. Over the past decade, Canadian mid and small-cap stocks have returned just 3-4% each year, while U.S. stocks have seen a 13% return annually. Opening infrastructure to investment is another way to encourage pension funds to invest more of their capital domestically.

Pricing models for fitness memberships often hide hidden fees

Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for signing up, cancellation costs, and annual dues, which is why it is important to do research before signing up, according to Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant.

Greece increases length of work week, bucking broader trends

While some countries contemplate shorter work weeks, Greece is heading in the opposite direction. Seeking to boost economic growth, the country recently passed a law allowing employers to implement a six-day work week, though the change is not mandatory. Greece faced a debt crisis in 2010, and its economy has long been among Europe鈥檚 laggards.

Domestic investment: Should Canadian pension funds focus on local companies?

Canada鈥檚 biggest pension funds are some of the world鈥檚 largest investors and their diversified portfolios span the globe. But, should they be investing more in Canadian companies? Some CEOs think so. In March, 90 CEOs signed an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland urging her to find ways to get pension funds to invest more in Canadian companies.

Even in challenging times for department stores, Quebec-based Simons is expanding

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is opening two new stores in Toronto. The Quebec City-headquartered retailer has slimmed-down offerings, with no in-store furniture sales or fragrance counters and lots of private label clothing brands.

Higher costs for airlines are squeezing small carriers, driving up prices

High prices for flights and package tours are forcing some would-be travelers to reconsider their vacation plans. Air carriers鈥� fuel costs are high, and employee salaries have had to increase to keep pace with inflation.

Negative real estate returns have some pension funds considering a change in approach

Over the past few decades, Canada鈥檚 big pension funds have piled into direct real estate investments. But, as higher borrowing costs hit property markets, returns have gone negative. Some funds are considering whether they should take a step back and make this type of investment through third-party managers.

Anna Kim earns 2024 Award for Responsible Research in Management

We live in an age that valorizes virality, where high-growth enterprises seek to go global in scale. But what works for Silicon Valley doesn鈥檛 necessarily work everywhere. In an article published in the Academy of Management Journal, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization Anna Kim questions the value of high-growth entrepreneurship for economically challenged locales.

成人VR视频 scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities

Seven 成人VR视频 researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide.聽