The Thriving Organizations Research Collective (TORC) focuses on creating a future where all employees can flourish. Find out what it takes to build a thriving organization by reading about the latest initiatives and research from the team.
Despite greater awareness of mental health, managers are still seeing high levels of stress and burn-out. Find out how TORC is creating happier workplaces.
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The world of work is experiencing considerable turbulence. Unavoidable macro forces, such as COVID-19's toll on financial markets, Canada’s aging workforce and...
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As a research-intensive institution, the Telfer School of Management is building the foundation for a greener, healthier, happier and wealthier Canada. In collaboration with the community...
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The rise of Uber and Lyft turned the taxi industry upside down. UberEATS and DoorDash have revolutionized the way people order food delivery. Many professionals, like doctors, lawyers, and...
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Social inclusion is critical to informing business practice, education and policy. It is also a vital ingredient in unlocking the powerful economic and social benefits of equity and diversity...
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During a job interview, candidates try to present themselves in the best light possible. Some seek to make a positive impression by emphasizing their credentials. However, others may exaggerate...
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With recent celebrity disclosures of pregnancy loss making headlines, more women are taking to social media to share similar stories of pain and disclosure.
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Organizations and governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the need for policies that support employees who have experienced pregnancy loss.
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The workplace as we know it is bound to evolve following the pandemic and the advent of work from home. As organizational stress has numerous and growing factors...
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Businesses increasingly see diversity in the workplace as positive for their operations, according to a Conference Board of Canada survey of Canadian organizations.
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Create a Happier Canada. Happy people are more productive, have better health outcomes, and are more likely to contribute to their communities. We need our workplaces and economy to enhance...
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The impact of workplace climate on employee health: Employee mental health is a central determinant of overall health. Regardless of age, gender, or social...
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Workplace accommodations: Workers with disabilities continue to be the most under-represented equity-seeking group in Canadian organizations according to the...
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Is the current fast-paced and ever-connected reality of work increasing our productivity? Nine out of 10 Canadian employees feel burned out at work. Now more than ever it is important for...
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Silvia Bonaccio, Full professor at the Telfer School of Management, and Ian Telfer Professor of Workplace Psychology, is awarded the Established Researcher...
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The government of Canada has taken unprecedented measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and keep Canadians safe. Physical distancing is undoubtedly an important...
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Is your work meaningful to you? In a new article published in the Academy of Management Review, Associate Professor Jane O’Reilly, from the University of Ottawa’s...
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By offering employees new challenges and increasing their autonomy and responsibilities, managers and supervisors believe that they can encourage employees to feel happier, more motivated, and...
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Meet our new faculty member: Jennifer Dimoff is a new Assistant Professor at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. She holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology...
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Despite initiatives to promote multiculturalism and inclusion in the workplace, immigrants indicate that they often face a lot of discrimination. In the workplace, for example, they often...
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