Djokovic double faults on social media serves
Professor Timothy Dewhirst wonders whether Novak Djokovic's social media posts set him up for deportation in a new Toronto Star opinion piece.
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How businesses can best help employees disconnect from work
Right-to-disconnect laws are aimed at improving the work-life balance of employees, but giving them more freedom over how they work might be a smarter approach.
Pandemic-Caused Distress Sparks Rise in Addictive Behaviours: U of G Study
A study by Dr. Sunghwan Yi from the early months of the pandemic found distress caused by COVID-19 sparked an increase in potentially addictive behaviours from compulsive shopping to overeating to gambling and gaming.
Pandemic is challenging the essence of Starbucks’ brand
Professor Timothy Dewhirst contributes to the Toronto Star about how Starbucks and many other businesses have had to shift amid the pandemic.
Food Price Report: Families to Pay Nearly $1,000 More for Food in 2022
Ongoing effects of the pandemic on the food supply chain and higher commodity prices mean that Canadian families will pay $966 more for food in 2022 than they did in 2021.
When it comes to cigarettes, what’s in a package? Not much, if they’re sold in Canada
Dr. Timothy Dewhirst contributed a commentary to the Toronto Star about Canada's revised cigarette packaging regulations.
How To Nap Like a Pro
Dr. Jamie Gruman offers tips on how to nap like a pro and what activities you should avoid before going to sleep.
What’s in a name for Facebook becoming “Meta?”
Professor Timothy Dewhirst offers his thoughts on the rebranding of Facebook in a new opinion piece in the Toronto Star.
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.
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.