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Challenging the Great Resignation: What your people really want and how to make them stay

Industries across the board have been impacted by what's become known as the Great Resignation. As the pandemic continues to contribute to high levels of workplace turnover, what can employers and managers do to increase job satisfaction and retain top talent?

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership and School of Management's Jim Lemoine, associate professor of organization and human resources, and Erin O'Brien, assistant dean and chief enrollment and marketing officer, present a virtual discussion and Q&A that will cover:

• Pandemic impact and the Great Resignation
• What is organizational commitment?
• 3 Reasons people stay with employers
• How job satisfactions plays a role, and what does that mean, anyway?
• What do employees actually want?
• As a leader, what can you do about it?

Audience: Prospective MBA and MS students, alumni, current students

Can UB’s MS in Finance program help you attain your career goals? In Part 2 of our series, current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22, discuss:

• Curriculum
• Preparation for internships
• Interaction with faculty members
• How much time is required outside of class on readings, group projects, homework, etc.
• Activities outside of class including clubs and UB’s social scene
• The School of Management’s Career Resource Center

Audience: MS in Finance prospective students

Is the MS in Finance program right for you? Are you right for it? Find out what life is like in our highly ranked program via candid conversations with current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22. In Part 1, students are asked:

• Why did you choose UB?
• If, at this point, you could go back in time and start the program all over again, what advice would you give yourself as an incoming candidate?
• How would you describe the learning culture and environment? Is it competitive, collaborative, etc.?
• Do most students live on campus, near campus or throughout the city? Does most group work take place on campus or off campus?
• What does an average Thursday or Friday night look like for a student at UB?

Audience: MS in Finance prospective students

Learn more Buffalo, UB, the MSF program and current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22, as they discuss:

• Unique facts about themselves as it pertains to being an MSF student at UB
• What they love and dislike about Buffalo
• What they will miss the most about UB

Audience: MS in Finance prospective students

Part 2: Are you considering the UB MBA? Learn what our program is like through an unedited conversation with first- and second-year MBA student ambassadors. Hear about their MBA experiences in an interactive question and answer session. Part 2 focuses on students’ thoughts on the curriculum; the time they dedicate to studying and coursework; opportunities for experiential activities and clubs; and how the Career Resource Center assists with career exploration, internships and employment opportunities.

Meet current MBA students Catherine Scrivo Baker, MBA '23, Sivarama Mandapati, MBA ’23, Tyler Penberthy, MBA ’22, Himani Priya, MBA ’22, and Matthew Taboni, JD/MBA '25. 

Audience: Prospective MBA students

Part 1: Are you considering the UB MBA? Learn what our program is like through an unedited conversation with first- and second-year MBA student ambassadors. Hear about their MBA experiences in an interactive question and answer session. Part 1 focuses on why students chose UB, the UB MBA community and its culture. Bonus topics include living options, favorite places to socialize and recommendations of where to eat in Buffalo. 

Meet current MBA students Catherine Scrivo Baker, MBA '23, Sivarama Mandapati, MBA '23, Tyler Penberthy, MBA ’22, Himani Priya, MBA ’22, and Matthew Taboni, JD/MBA '25. 

Audience: Prospective MBA students