U of G Study Finds the Positives in Coming Out in the Workplace
A new study led by Lang Prof. Thomas Sasso found there can be many positives for LGBTQ+ people when they share their identity fully and openly in their workplace.
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Worker shortage? Lack of decent work? What’s really vexing Canadian restaurants
Lang hospitality professor Bruce McAdams and MSc candidate Rebecca Gordon discuss the challenges facing the Canadian hospitality and foodservice industry.
3 ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions
Lang PhD Management student Malika Khakhar explains in a new Conversation Canada commentary why she and colleagues analyzed how food allergy information gets miscommunicated at restaurants.
Marketing prof explores the interplay between tobacco and food product marketing claims
The claims marketers make to nudge consumers towards their products or services are carefully selected and highly scrutinized. In a new editorial by Lang marketing prof Dr. Tim Dewhirst titled "Interplay of food and tobacco product descriptors as health claims" published in the British medical journal Tobacco Control, describes the modern yet deceptive marketing approach that tobacco companies are beginning to use to promote their products as being a healthier alternatives.
Looking for pandemic guidance with children under 12 years old
In this Toronto Star op-ed, marketing prof Dr. Timothy Dewhirst explores how the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate announcements impact activities for children.
An effective employee is a happy employee - Dr. Jamie Gruman
Research from organizational behaviour professor Dr. Jamie Gruman explores the main psychological factors that make happier, more productive employees and what leaders can do to maximize performance.
Canada’s rebound from COVID-19 hinges on innovation - Wood Chair Dr. Barak Aharonson
Wood Chair in Innovation Dr. Barak Aharonson explores how supporting entrepreneurs and boosting innovation must be a priority for Canada's recovery from COVID-19.
Dr. Jing Wan: The blurred line between human, brand and product characteristics
Research by Dr. Jing Wan explores the topic of anthropomorphism - the act of attributing human characteristics to a brands and products.
The Tokyo Olympics are billed as the first gender equal Games, but women still lack opportunities in sport
Lang faculty explain that although the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are the most gender-equal games to date, there are still significant inequalities between men's and women's opportunities in sport.
Dr. Kimberly Thomas-Francois: Reimagining the grocery shopping experience
New research from Dr. Kimberly Thomas-François explores how the food industry has successfully integrated technology into shopping experiences.