SAS Assistant Professor David Weitzner wrote an article that was published in The Conversation, titled “How to encourage vulnerability in the workplace while keeping workers safe”, where he discussed a growing desire for a more “human-centric work environment”. “As we begin to tentatively shape the post-pandemic business world, there is a growing chorus of voices […]
Network Node, a York University program, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees is pleased to welcome Brien Convery, Director Talent Acquisitions and Employee Experience, Aecon Group Inc., for its inaugural Office Hour talk, “Networking for Success” on March 29, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Convery’s talk will equip you with knowledge on how to: […]
DEM Professor Jack L. Rozdilsky wrote an article that was published in The Conversation, titled “Canada in crisis: Why Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act to end trucker protests”, where he discussed why the prime minister has invoked the act and what it means for the country. “In the end, all disasters are political. […]
Professor Richard Leblanc was recently featured in multiple publications in a Canadian Press article, discussing how communications between the federal government and the Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) bring into question the regulator’s independence. The Castanet article is titled, “Is the CTA independent?: Emails raise questions about Canadian transportation regulator's independence”. Travelweek published it as “Emails between CTA and […]
SAS Professor Akolisa Ufodike was interviewed for a Toronto Star article titled, “He got a ticket, then called the police chief. But the suspension of the first Black justice minister in Canada is drawing criticism”, where he gave commentary on the difficulties of being Black and a Conservative in Canada in relation to the suspension. […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help tackle inequities that contribute to a higher risk of the most vulnerable contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus and dying of COVID-19, but York University researchers say the right data is crucial for that to happen. A webinar planned for Thursday, Feb. 3 will provide insights on systemic vulnerability challenges. Vulnerable people are often […]
DEM Professor Eric Kennedy was quoted in an article for CBC, titled “Some feel province leaving at-risk Manitobans to fend for themselves against Omicron”. In the article, Prof. Kennedy discussed how health equity issues must be a priority for governments in regard to COVID-19. "An attempt to try to remove restrictions isn't felt equally by […]
DEM Professor Jack L. Rozdilsky wrote an article that was published in The Conversation, titled “To get through the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to learn how to live in an ongoing disaster”, where he suggests and explores ways the government and everyday Canadians can navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “Canadians need to rethink their relationship […]
SAS Professor Richard Leblanc was interviewed in a video for BNN Bloomberg, titled, “Boards are conducting exit surveys and regular outreach to employees: Corporate governance expert”, where he discussed the difficulties ahead for corporate board members during the pandemic. Leblanc notes in the video employee well-being, cybersecurity and ESG as top concerns for companies. Watch […]
Over the past decade, Ali Asgary, associate professor of disaster and emergency management in York University’s School of Administrative Studies, has been running an annual emergency exercise training and is involved in field research on Vulcano Island in Italy alongside an international team organized and led by the University of Geneva. Most recently, the team […]