Management, HR & Leadership

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

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Johnson School

What fuels our fear of missing out?

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.

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Johnson School

How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism

New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.

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Johnson School

Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.

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Johnson School

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 School

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 School

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 School

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 School

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 School

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.