Retaining top talent

Why do employees leave? John Hausknecht, of the ILR School, and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and at Harrah's Entertainment surveyed 2,500 hospitality employees to find out. (June 12, 2008)

Employee Assistance Program and medical leaves offices move to Community Corners

The Medical Leaves Administration and the Employee Assistance Program will be at Community Corners effective July 1. Their old phone numbers will work for several months. (June 12, 2008)

New leadership program develops prototype for performance management

The Division of Human Resources and Cornell University Finance and Administration have joined forces this year to offer six leadership development programs at the university.

Roundtable presentations focus on bridging differences, making connections

On May 6, Cornell presented the second Women of Color Roundtable as well as first Men of Color Roundtable. The women's theme was 'Building Bridges Across Difference'; the men's theme, 'Include and Connect.' (May 15, 2008)

Ceremony recognizes new members of Cornell Police

At an April 23 ceremony, Steven Shirley was promoted and Lisa Van Horn, Scott Salino, Justin Haines, Jodi Bizari, Patrick Kimmich and David Amaro were sworn in as patrol officers. (May 8, 2008)

Diabetes champion offers tips on how to live with the disease

Charles Wiggens Jr. spoke at the Taking Control of Your Diabetes session, April 30, in the Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium about how to live with the disease. (May 8, 2008)

Cornell again honored for its adoption benefits

For the second consecutive year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has announced that Cornell has been named to its list of 'Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.' (May 1, 2008)

Program for office professionals day draws 1,000 staffers

The granddaughter of the late Jennie Farley, ILR professor and founder of Cornell's Office Professionals Symposium, spoke at the annual luncheon in Barton Hall, April 23. (May 1, 2008)

Bring a Child to Work Day shows how education can be fun

More than 670 children and parents enjoyed a day of hands-on learning at this year's Bring a Child to Work Day, April 24. (May 1, 2008)