Management, HR & Leadership

Articles and updates highlighting our deep expertise and experience in human resources and leadership.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Small Firms May Offer Higher Pay Due to a Lack of Market Power

Small companies may post higher wages for entry level positions than large companies – potentially attracting better talent.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Workers Partner ‘Up’ To Better Themselves, Study Finds

A new study found that people tended to favor higher-paid collaborators – but only when they have superior skills and could teach them something.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

For Major League Baseball SVP Marianne Boak, Inclusive Leadership Underpins Success

10 Under 10 honoree Marianne Boak believes that being a Cornellian means building communities where everyone feels they belong.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Meet Our New Faculty: Sungyong Chang

Sungyong Chang joins the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management as a new assistant professor of Management and Organizations.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Target Your Resume for the Job You Want

Career Corner: Try these time-efficient tips for how you can customize your resume to include the most relevant information for each distinct role.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Manager Visits Heighten Workers’ Motivation, Productivity

When a company’s “big boss” pays a visit to observe and connect with workers on the front lines, research shows it leads to increased productivity.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Dealing with a Difficult Boss: Strategies for Senior-Level Professionals

Career Corner: Do you have a challenging boss? Take a strategic approach to maintain professionalism, preserve morale, and ensure well-being.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Research at the Crossroads of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Network Theory

PhD Spotlight: Johnson School PhD candidate Andrew Foley talks about his research on family business and entrepreneurship.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Persistent Questioning of Knowledge Takes a Toll

Research coauthored by Dyson and A&S assistant professor Laura Niemi shows it can be demoralizing to work in a climate of repetitive skepticism.