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HR Vision and Priorities

In spring 2024, we launched a new vision and mission to better represent the aspirational future state and purpose of our organization.

Our Vision

To be renowned for the way we value people.

Our Mission

We enrich the employee experience and cultivate a celebrated work culture through a commitment to engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunities for growth.

We realize this purpose through:

  • Leading people and influencing culture.
  • Staying at the forefront of our field to anticipate and adapt to the emerging needs of an increasingly dynamic workforce.  
  • Providing comprehensive benefits, programs, and services to support the wellbeing of each person and their evolving life needs. 
  • Embracing a One Cornell approach which is inclusive and honors the diversity of our workforce and the business needs of colleges and units.

Our Core Values

Compassion: This value speaks to kindness, generosity, and empathy. Compassion involves understanding and caring for ourselves, our colleagues, and the greater Cornell community.

Integrity: This value encompasses trust, honesty, discretion, and ethics. It emphasizes our shared responsibility to uphold high standards in all aspects of our work, fostering a culture of transparency, authenticity, and reliability.

Curiosity: This value is centered around seeking out new and different ideas, perspectives and experiences. Curiosity is a mindset that promotes understanding and adaptability, and fuels ingenuity and creativity.

Inclusivity: This value highlights the importance of collaboration, civility and respect. It speaks to the importance of diversity and creating a supportive environment where individuals feel a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Stewardship: This value represents our commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of the university's resources, aimed at supporting long-term viability while fostering a positive workplace culture. We achieve this through professional excellence, innovating best practices, and encouraging continuous learning and improvement.

Our HR Community Structure

The HR Community includes members from both the centralized Division of the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and the Human Resources departments dedicated to the colleges and units. This dual organizational structure provides our HR Community with a vast breadth 0f information about our workforce, and enables us to share knowledge and expertise to make decisions and implement initiatives that are in the best interest of our large, varied, population.