The National Association for Female Executives has recognized Cornell for its work/life programs for women, opportunity for advancement, the presence of women among Cornell executives and compensation. (March 18, 2008)
Oct. 8 was Employee Celebration Day, and some 2,300 staff and families participated - sharing a meal, cheering for Cornell athletes and enjoying the entertainment. (Oct. 12, 2009)
Cornell has developed an online survey to gauge the interest of staff and faculty members about topics related to well-being, including mental and physical health and work/life balance. (May 28, 2009)
Phil '71 and Susan Bartels returned to Cornell Dec. 3 to recognize the recipients of the 2012 Bartels Award for Custodial Service Excellence and Bartels Scholarship for employees and their children. (Dec. 13, 2012)
Five staff members were recipients of the new Individual and Management Excellence Awards and the President's Award of Excellence at an inaugural luncheon, May 9.
In his address to staff, Skorton highlighted recruiting new faculty, stabilizing the staff workforce, continuing need-based financial aid and expanding public engagement within balanced budget bounds. (Dec. 1, 2011)
The AARP has named Cornell the top U.S. employer for workers 50 and older for the second consecutive year. CU is the first employer in AARP's history to be recognized as the No. 1 employer more than once. (Sept. 9, 2009)
Stephen and Erica Anderson are two of a record number of staff members helped by the CARE Fund this past year. The fund, which helps faculty and staff in emergencies, needs replenishment.
The new Web site, created in partnership with University Communications, has been redesigned for the benefit of different audiences - from job seekers to employees to supervisors and retirees. (Jan. 11, 2010)
Applications for the SRI program are being reviewed. Letters will be sent to all applicants no later than April 10 informing them of the status of their application. (April 3, 2009)