Technology weakens the bond between employers, staff

New research from the ILR School shows how technology has further eroded the employer/worker relationship by making it easier to outsource work to temp agencies.

Migrations grants to fund research on racism, dispossession

New grants from the Migrations initiative seeks to support work in migrations-related research, pedagogy and engagement with a specific focus on racism and dispossession.

COVID-19 is transforming workplace culture

According to ILR professor Bradford Bell, redesigned spaces and strategies will greet many employees when pandemic restrictions lift.

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Burnout: how it hurts, what can help

Worker burnout has soared in the past year. In this Q&A, ILR School Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior Vanessa Bohns answers questions and offers strategies to combat the “always on” syndrome. 

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Ricky Rahne ’02 draws on ILR experience to lead ODU football

Every day, an ILR education serves Cornell football great Ricky Rahne ’02 in his collegiate coaching career. 

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Study: European unions’ support varies for precarious workers

In many cases, unions in Europe have helped nonunionized workers whose jobs are precarious, according to new Cornell research.

Higher-income people take more COVID-19 safety precautions

While people from all groups reduced their social interactions, those with higher incomes made greater changes to their behavior, according to a new study co-authored by a Cornell researcher.

Want to hire more women? Expand your short list

New research has found that when considering candidates for a position in a male-dominated field, individuals consistently included more women on longer “short lists.”

Star employees get most of the credit – and blame

Working with a “star” employee – someone who demonstrates exceptional performance and enjoys broad visibility relative to industry peers – offers both risks and rewards, according to new research from the ILR School.