Industrial and Labor Relations

Institute for the Social Sciences awards interdisciplinary research grants

The Institute for the Social Sciences (ISS) has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support for fall 2010.

ILR social science experts address gender discrimination

In a panel discussion in New York City Dec. 10, social scientists from the ILR School applied their expertise to three gender discrimination cases in hiring, occupational segregation and pay inequity. (Dec. 13, 2010)

Workplace narcissists can promote creativity but may steal the credit, says expert

The ILR School's Jack Goncalo met with reporters in New York City to share his insights into workplace narcissists and creativity. (Dec. 7, 2010)

Flight attendants' union leader talks airline worker issues

The leader of the flight attendants' union, Patricia Friend, visited campus and discussed issues facing her workers. (Dec. 6, 2010)

To convey trust, vary your voice's pitch, volume, study says

A new study by the ILR School's Michele Williams finds that our tone of voice, its pitch and volume, can convey trust. (Dec. 1, 2010)

Student pitches business idea for sunscreen application on MTV Networks program

Kristen McClellan '12 is pitching her business idea, a sunscreen application device, on an MTV Networks show.

Misclassifying workers as contractors is enormous problem, stress experts

An ILR School event in New York City Nov. 18 considered the impact of misclassified workers on the economy and the individuals involved.

Labor champion, environmentalist Theodore Kheel dies

Lawyer, arbitrator and entrepreneur Theodore W. Kheel '35, LLB '37, has died at age 96 in New York City. (Nov. 17, 2010)

Cornell Students Against Sweatshops lauded for campaign

Cornell Students Against Sweatshops will be presented with the American Labor Museum's social justice award for its role in promoting college apparel manufacturers who pay a living wage. (Nov. 15, 2010)