Prof. Jelena Zikic discusses career sacrifices as an outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic

SHRM Associate Professor, Jelena Zikic, wrote an article for The Globe and Mail titled, “Career sacrifice, especially during a pandemic, is never easy. Here’s how to make that decision”, discussing how pandemic measures have affected career aspirations and life outside of work. “Many individuals have had to give up certain aspects of their careers or […]

Prof. Souha Ezzedeen featured in article discussing pet-friendly workplaces

SHRM Associate Professor Souha Ezzedeen was featured in an article for The Toronto Star, “Dogs in the office? Paw-sible. Pet ownership soared during the pandemic and workplaces are responding to changing employee needs", where she discussed companies creating pet-friendly spaces for employees that are experiencing separation anxiety. “There are different ways to be pet-friendly. It […]

BHRM alumna named as one of York University’s 2022 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

York University has announced its list of Top 30 Alumni Under 30. The remarkable group of civically engaged young leaders are tackling complex societal challenges in a world facing a convergence of unprecedented trials, all before the age of 30. School of Human Resources Management alumna, Emily Durham (BHRM ’17), was named in this year’s […]

Prof. Souha Ezzedeen featured in articles on return-to-work concerns

SHRM Associate Professor Souha Ezzedeen was featured in an article for the Toronto Star, “Friction over the return to work is settling on a hated aspect of office life: getting there”, where she discussed how evolving aspects of work, including commuting, can be seen as a “Great Renegotiation” between employees and employers. “All this amount […]

Network Node hosting Office Hour with Brien Convery

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: […]

Career Conversations with HRM Alumni

On Oct. 28, the Career Centre hosted a panel and networking event with School of Human Resources Management alumni. Marie Tieu (Johnston Equipment), Gurvir Bains (Shopify), Vishwa Tailor (Staples), Vikram Mitter (TunnelBear), and Shaunak Ramaiya (Ontario Treasury Board) discussed specialized areas in human resources, daily tasks, how different industries impact their approach, challenges, and interview […]