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David Dale-Johnson (Alberta School of Business) says multiple factors are driving up rent, but especially migration and interest rates. Dale-Johnson says the rental market situation has forced everyone to look for alternatives that they can afford such as having roommates, living at home with their parents, or living in a motorhome.
Service bots turn off customers even when they work as well as humans, study shows
Speed and efficiency may not be enough to sway perceptions that companies are automating only for their own good.
Heather Thomson, executive director at the centre for cities and communities at the 天涯社区, says public security incidents can scare people away from malls.
I vividly remember taking an entrepreneurship course in my fourth year at the Alberta School of Business where I interacted with classmates and saw how passionate they were about doing the right thing 鈥 whether in health care or sustainable fashion. It was inspiring 鈥 and it opened up my eyes to the fact that nothing is impossible when approached with determination.
Heather Thomson (Alberta School of Business) says automation in physical stores are a trend she is seeing. Thomson says on one hand, stores are removing their self-checkouts so they can have a more seamless experience with their customers. She also says, on the other hand, some stores are moving to full automation, removing any in-person interaction with customers. Global (video)
Devereaux Jennings has done work in clean tech and teaches classes looking at the sector at the U of A's School of Business.
Companies hope to push Canada to be a world leader in clean technology
Heather Thomson, of the Alberta School of Business, said these types of markets give businesses an opportunity that online retail can't 鈥 a chance to meet with customers and get feedback in person.
Heather Thomson, executive director of the Centre for Cities and Communities at the Alberta School of Business, said the stakes are high.
Recognizing this year鈥檚 Insight Grant recipients
Congratulations to 15 recipients from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities
New research out of the U of A disputes the notion that says women entrepreneurs aren't as confident as their male counterparts. Business professor, Jennifer Jennings, has researched gender and entrepreneurship for 25 years.
Ishan Arora, an entrepreneur from Edmonton, said Alberta has a 鈥渟olid ecosystem鈥 for entrepreneurs.
Business students step up to make an impact on Edmonton鈥檚 economy
Innovative case competition draws on ideas and talents of more than 1,000 students to tackle challenges of local revitalization.
New study counters 鈥榗onfidence gap鈥 stereotype for women entrepreneurs
Women and men are equally accurate in gauging their entrepreneurial ability, researchers find.
"Teams become part of our identity," said Robert Fisher, a professor at the 天涯社区 school of business who researches social expectations on managerial and consumer decision-making.
From physical robots to digital chatbots, service bots are revolutionizing the workplace. To understand how consumers perceive firms that employ service bots, researchers conducted six experiments in which customers interacted with either a bot or a human service provider.
College alumni and faculty rank among the Top 40 Under 40 for 2023
EDify magazine recently released its annual list, and 13 of this year鈥檚 recipients are members of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities community.
Teddy Carter, a member of the Michel First Nation and a PhD candidate in business at the 天涯社区, says Indigenous consultants are essential because they have inherent cultural awareness.
Collaborating to develop a program that supports Indigenous students鈥 equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities
A new report from the 天涯社区 (U of A) released this week found 33 per cent of storefront locations in the core were empty. Restaurants, cafes, fast food, and other hospitality businesses make up the largest share of occupied spaces.
Nursing, education lead strong showing for U of A in latest Maclean鈥檚 rankings
Computer science, engineering and business also rank among the finest programs in the country.
U of A report examining Edmonton's streetfront retail space found one-third of it vacant and suggested a variety of methods to rejuvenate the core to draw more people to it. Author of the report, Heather Thomson (Business), says a big part of why there are 496 spaces empty or for lease can be explained by the streamlining brick-and-mortar businesses have gone through.
Although empty storefronts have become more noticeable in Edmonton's core in recent years, attitudes towards downtown's retail future are bullish among at least some businesses and academics.
A new report by the 天涯社区's school of retailing found one-third of storefronts in downtown Edmonton are vacant. Sarah Ryan takes a look at what's being done to try and change that.
Inside the mind of the machine
Researchers are tapping into psychology to improve AI 鈥 and better understand its implications on how we think, feel and interact.
The Brodett Student Impact Award supports students balancing academics with community contributions
Associate professor Vern Glaser says businesses are working on integrating AI into their processes, including creating custom versions of generative AI tools, but notes they have to be careful because of the potential impacts on their intellectual property.
in the practice of radicality
In honour of Shape, a new ten-year strategic plan for the U of A, the U of A commissioned a spoken word poem from School of Business grad Nisha Patel. Nisha performed the poem during the launch of Shape on Sept. 19, and is sharing it on The Quad for the U of A community to enjoy.
Human resources is supposed to provide you with the tools you'll need before you get into the nitty-gritty of your job. But when else can they be your ally? That's in this week's Work Day. We hear from Kent Rondeau from the 天涯社区's school of business to learn more about HR.
New research could help firefighters improve their plan of attack
Putting more firefighters on the front lines in the critical first hours increases the odds of preventing moderate fires from burning out of control, study suggests.
鈥淭he biggest win for the 鈥業nstagrammable鈥 sort of term is that people would do the marketing for you. Social media marketing is so important right now and if you can have people, paying customers even, that are doing that marketing for you well that鈥檚 just a win-win,鈥 said Heather Thomson.
Heather Thomson (Alberta School of Business) shares insight as new cashierless convenience store opens in Edmonton
Artificial intelligence can use data and algorithms in a way that prioritises rationality over values such as fairness and quality of education, writes Vern Glaser
How to Become a Morning Exercise Person in Any Season
Lazina Mckenzie, 鈥08 MBA, shares five lessons she鈥檚 learned about showing up to the November Project week after week.
Nine Questions With Your New Alumni Association President
Ashton Rudanec started her two-year term on June 1
Heather Thomson, executive director of the Alberta School of Business at the 天涯社区, said social media has an astounding impact on consumer spending.
Business grad tackled pandemic isolation by creating connections 鈥 and sparking joy 鈥 for seniors and students
Inspired by her parents鈥 example and her experiences in the Peter Lougheed Leadership College, Samantha Gardner co-founded a thriving non-profit.
Verna鈥檚 Vlog: The Alberta School of Business
Interim Provost Verna Yiu and new Dean Vikas Mehrotra talk about his vision for the Alberta School of Business.
Ghalia Aamer, a 2023 graduate from the Alberta School of Business, was one of the 12 finalists in the 2023 Student Entrepreneur National Competition.
Verna鈥檚 Vlog: UAcademy
Interim Provost Verna Yiu and Mike Maier chat about UAcademy 鈥 the new leadership training program at the U of A.
Up to six businesses will be selected to work with the 天涯社区 School of Business Student Consulting Group for six weeks to create an updated business strategy, business model, marketing plan and short-term action plan to help increase revenue and long-term sustainability.
Also available is up to $5,000 per business for building or renovating a patio and up to $5,000 per business for marketing and strategy help from the 天涯社区 School of Business Student Consulting Group.
Study sheds light on the dark side of AI
To understand how to get artificial intelligence right, we need to know how it can go wrong, says researcher.
An expert from the 天涯社区's School of Business thinks the closures are in part related to a shift toward digital media.
Airports perform better when owned by private equity funds: study
Fund managers have strong incentives to expand routes, reduce cancellations and improve customer experiences, researchers find.
As U.S.-based luxury retailer Nordstrom closes up shop in Canada, Zellers is relaunching within Hudson's Bay stores and has been welcomed with a wave of nostalgia. To talk about the changing retail landscape, Edmonton AM reached Heather Thomson, executive director of the Alberta School of Business.
Major changes include tax bracket adjustments, increase to basic personal amount
2022 Celebration of Service and Excellence Awards
Each fall the university hosts the Celebration of Service. The award ceremony recognizes all faculty and staff members who have attained service milestones of 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service within the calendar year. As part of the celebration, we also recognize individuals and groups who are nominated by their peers for outstanding contributions to healthy and vibrant workplaces.
Jobs can evolve between the time a decision is made to hire someone, and the actual hiring process itself. Hiring managers might change job duties, hire someone for a different job than the one they are applying for, or abandon the job search altogether. While this might be frustrating for job hunters, employers do this in response to uncertainties in the workplace.