Business students satisfied with the career support they receive from their school are likely to become loyal alumni after graduation. But a new international report suggests some business schools still…
‘I can’t even get a job waitressing’: Gen Y on its work woes
Starting a career as a young adult today is precarious work. Almost one-quarter of the generation of young adults born between 1981 and 2000 are working temporary or contract jobs, nearly…
Will skills and title matter as much in the future of work?
“At 24, I haven’t had many years in the work force, but like many of my peer and associates, I often hear about the dissatisfaction of work … Rethink Work…
Why don’t Canadian schools and universities teach sales?
Sales. Sales rep. Salesman. We’ve all heard these terms, sometimes uttered with a slightly contemptuous tone. Sales can be a dirty word for Canadians, often evoking the image of a…
Don’t be so hard on yourself! UBC study on first-year student stress
Stressed out university students, take note: self-compassion may be the key to making it through your first year, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Researchers from…
Ontario universities pressed to show value, demand for graduate degrees
Some of Ontario’s universities may have to reconsider their plans to expand master’s and PhD programs as the province tries to encourage the sector to focus on training students who…
The changing model of leadership
Several years ago, I was coaching Tracy (not her real name) who was an up-and-coming performer working for a major pharmaceutical organization in New York. She was smart, ambitious and,…
Study: Switching Majors Increases Graduation Rates
Contrary to popular belief, switching college majors can actually increase a student’s likelihood of graduating, according to a new study from the EAB. Conventional wisdom has suggested that students who…
Military career change: my journey from Afghanistan to the City
Transferable skills and networking made all the difference for an ex-British army captain’s transition to a civilian job. Having joined the army straight from university, my knowledge of the commercial…
Most Faculty Believe Tech Has Positive Impact on Education
Campus Technology’s first-ever Teaching with Technology survey found that faculty have an overwhelmingly positive outlook on tech in the classroom. Higher ed loves technology. In a survey of faculty at…