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People Worry That AI Will Replace Workers. But It Could Make Some More Productive

These scholars say artificial intelligence could help reduce income inequality Read More

A collage of three black and white photos. The top left photo shows a Black woman with large hoop earrings giving a presentation. An illustration of a yellow speech bubble is placed close to her mouth, overlapping the photo on the right, while three yellow star illustrations overlap the left side of the photo. The centre-bottom photo shows the back of a man in a suit and briefcase as he is walking across a road painted with blue and white stripes. On the top right, three concrete business buildings with floor to ceiling windows are unevenly stacked next to each other. A fourth photo on the bottom right shows a group of office workers standing around a table, with everything coloured in red tones, except for the man in the centre, who is in black and white and appears to be gesturing at the documents laid out on the table. On the bottom left, there is an illustration of a line chart.

Work Has Changed. So Have the Qualities of Good Leadership

Rapid shifts in everything from technology to employee expectations are pressuring leaders to constantly adapt Read More

Pacinthe Mattar sitting next to a window next to houseplants and framed pictures, with a bookshelf behind her

Behind the Headlines

Canadian media are becoming more diverse but racialized journalists still face barriers in the workplace that are rarely discussed, says UTM alum Pacinthe Mattar Read More

Illustration of a person in a cubicle. The neighbouring cubicle shows another person with a cloud above their head, signifying mental illness.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Depression and anxiety affect about one in five. How do we help the person who could be affected in the cubicle next to us? Read More

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The Motherhood Penalty

Women pay a price for seeking more flexible jobs after having children. Good legislation won’t solve the problem – we need to look at cultural changes, too Read More

Photo of Prof. David Pettinicchio sitting on the stairs outside of a UTM building.

When Getting a Job Is Mission Impossible

Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why Read More

Stress Buster

How personal changes led Bailey Vaez to promote wellness at work Read More

Teamwork Differs for Men and Women

Study finds that men prefer more hierarchical groups Read More

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

New course teaches managers to read and understand co-workers' emotions Read More

Your U of T Health & Fitness Guide

What's the truth about your health? Take it from the experts Read More