Four new faculty joining ILR School

The ILR School will welcome four new faculty members who begin July 1.

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Why quitting a job you used to love is OK

People who are passionate about their work, but then become less engaged in it, may stay at the job due to an exaggerated fear that others will judge them harshly for quitting, but new research has revealed they may not be judged at all.

ILR School launches National Conflict Resolution Service

The Scheinman Institute, which promotes a problem-solving approach to dispute resolution, has formed the Cornell ILR National Conflict Resolution Service in collaboration with the American Arbitration Association.

Social media can amplify worker voice, but fades over time

Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voices, but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor at the ILR School. 

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Research at risk: Breaking down barriers for autistic job seekers

A project examining how to help companies hire neurodivergent people has received a termination order, halting work that could have helped autistic people find jobs and employers find talent.

Faculty, staff win 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

The honor is presented annually, recognizing awardees on campuses across the SUNY system for their commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction and serving the public good.

Study: Tech can empower home care workers, not just surveil them

A team of Cornell researchers is exploring how workplace tracking apps can be used not to surveil workers, but to help them build solidarity and improve their working conditions.

Laura Syer, VP for budget and planning, to depart Cornell

Laura Syer, vice president for budget and planning, will leave Cornell to become vice president for budget, financial planning and analysis at New York University. L. Rebecca Hann from the ILR School will serve as interim VP for budget and planning.

Kheel Center to celebrate “ILR at 80” during Cornell Reunion exhibit

An exhibition celebrating the history and evolution of the ILR School, from its founding in 1945 to the present day, will be on display in the Catherwood Library lobby as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend

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