Here are January's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs.
Learning from failure and hardships
Jan 5
In a podcast for CBC's Ontario Today, Gerard Seijts explains that it's always inspiring to listen to success stories, but there's much to learn from those who have made mistakes and experienced hardships.
Canada’s Ivey PMI 60.8
Jan 6
Investing notes how Ivey’s Purchasing Managers Index unexpectedly rose to 60.8.
Asia-Pacific: Some see Vancouver link in tough new currency rules in China
Jan 8
Andreas Schotter discusses with the Vancouver Sun how the new currency rules in China are part of China’s new anti-corruption campaign.
New year, new you. Don't forget to set career resolutions
Jan 11
In the Toronto Sun, Sharon Irwin-Foulon discusses the need to set career goals in the New Year to contribute to overall happiness.
Women CEOs more likely to be blamed than men for business failures
Jan 11
In Yahoo Finance, Kelly Raz draws attention to the fact that women in power positions tend to be mistrusted more than their stereotypical counterparts.
The real reason why the bond bear market is here to stay
Jan 12
George Athanassakos writes in The Globe and Mail that the bull market in bonds is over not because of Trump’s election, but because of demographics. Further, he suggests, over the next 30 plus years, interest rates will rise.
Four Canadian business schools ranked among the ‘global elite’
Jan 13
The Globe and Mail profiles Ivey Business School as global elite in the annual QS Global 250 Business Schools Report, due to high graduate employability and academic standards.
Former baker finds niche with colourful boxes
Jan 14
The Record profiles former baker and Ivey graduate Sarah Landstreet on her successful company Georgette Packaging. Her company has gained traction on social media for making colourful packaging accessible to Canadian bakeries.
Al Coombs’ interview with Larry Plummer
Jan 18
Al Coombs interviews Larry Plummer on CJBK News Talk 1290 segment London@Large to discuss the IBK Capital—Case Competitions and the inaugural Spin Master Case Competition.
Turning up the heat to address climate change
Jan 19
In a Science Weekly podcast, Britain's The Guardian takes a deep dive into the complexities of climate change, and Tima Bansal explains the importance of tackling global climate concerns.
Trump wants to restore U.S. auto industry jobs
Jan 24
Economist Isaac Holloway is featured on a Global National report discussing the impact Trump’s policies could have on the auto sector in Canada and the United States.
Don’t always mind the talent gap
Jan 31
In an HRM Canada contribution, Tony Frost explains that when hiring employees, human resources personnel should favour those with talent spikes and stop worrying about the talent gaps.