Management, HR & Leadership

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

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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.

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Johnson School

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 School

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 School

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.

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Johnson School

Honoring Legacy and Leadership: Highlights from the Johnson School’s Big Red Bash

The Johnson School community celebrated distinguished alumni Anne Chow ’88, MEng ’89, MBA ’90, Barry W. Ridings, MBA ’76, and Marques E. Zak, MBA ’10.