Description: According to a recent report compiled by Catalyst, 11% of Canadian high profile employees (those with an MBA) are beginning their career in the non-corporate sector; that is jobs in the public sector and non-profit organizations. This percentage is substantially higher for Canada than those for the U.S. (4%), Asia (3%) and Europe (5%).

Source: Financial Post

Date: December 03 2013

Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2013/12/03/corporate-canada-losing-top-talent-to-public-sector-non-profits-report/

Questions for Discussion:

1. What are the reasons for a higher percentage of new MBA graduates joining non-corporate sectors?
2. Why do you think this percentage is substantially higher for Canada than for other nations such as the U.S.?
3.  What tactics can corporate leaders use to attract more graduates?