Obstacles or Opportunities? Workforce Development in a Turbulent World
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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Thriving Organizations Research Collective
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.
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2020-2021 Telfer Research Report - Research for a Happier Canada
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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Does the Virtual Office Benefit All Professions?
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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Telfer-Arts Research Team will Examine Interpersonal Dynamics of Social Inclusion in the Workplace and Classroom
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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Honesty is the Best Policy: Easing Job Interview Anxiety
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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The Painful Collision Between Work Life and Pregnancy Loss
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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Pregnancy Loss: Workplaces Must Recognize Its Physical and Emotional Toll
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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Enhancing Mental Capital and Wellbeing at Work
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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Employers Miss Out on Talent by Overlooking Workers Living With Disabilities
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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Research for a Happier Canada - Thriving Organizations and Societies at Telfer
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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Do Employees with Mental Illness Benefit from a Supportive Workplace Environment?
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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Informal Accommodations as Social Exchange: Canadian Managers’ Reactions to Employees with and without Disabilities
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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Telfer Forums presents: Breaking Burnout
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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Established Researcher of the Year - 2020: Silvia Bonaccio
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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Connection, Support, and Information: How Employers Can Promote Employee Mental Health during the COVID-19 Crisis
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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The importance of social connections in fostering meaningful work
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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Redefining Jobs for a Culturally Diverse Workforce: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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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Destigmatizing Employee Mental Illness: The Value of Training Organizational Leaders
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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Reem El Attar tells a story of immigrants' interpersonal experiences in the workplace
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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Ridhi Khokha tells a story about mental health conversations in the workplace
One in five working-age Canadians will experience a clinical mental health challenge, such as depression and anxiety over the course of their lives. The fear of being labelled, judged, and...
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