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Your Rights and Responsibilities
Information about Cornell policies for employees.Our commitment to youThe university values its faculty and staff and holds itself to high standards on their behalf. Cornell is committed to…
Your First Months
Take advantage of opportunities to connect with Cornell on a deeper level.What to Expect:Probationary PeriodDepending on your job, you may have probationary period reviews at 30 days and 90…
Connect with Colleagues
How to network and build community at Cornell. Check out the Community webpages for details about ways to socialize with colleagues at Cornell, including:Coworker CoffeeWorkforce…
Connect with Cornell
You're a Cornellian now! Enjoy getting to know Cornell University.HistoryYou are now a part of the rich history and legacy of Cornell University! The story behind the establishment of the Ivy…
Connect With Our Culture
Working at Cornell is about more than the work: it's a place where you belong, a place where you can thrive.ValuesWhat matters in our workplace.At Cornell, all of our efforts are united by what…
Explore!
Explore the Ithaca campus, visit Cornell's other campuses, and discover the many attractions to enjoy in the Finger Lakes! Ithaca Campus Discover a wealth of culture, activities, and…
Your First Year
Take advantage of opportunities to engage at Cornell and develop your career.What to Expect:Performance DialogThe performance dialogue process varies by college and unit at Cornell. But…
Religious Accommodations
The university is committed to making every reasonable effort to accommodate the religious observances of our students, faculty and staff. Request A Religious AccommodationReligious…
Leader & Team Development
Organizational Development and Effectiveness (ODE) works globally across Cornell’s campuses in Ithaca, Geneva, New York City, and Qatar to create individual and organizational excellence across six…
Employee Engagement
We’re not just hiring people, we’re unleashing their potential. Attracting and hiring great employees is critical, but only the first step. Our focus continues through developing, engaging, and…
Forums
The People Leaders Forum is a community meeting for Cornell supervisors and managers designed to share important information about programs and services that support you and your staff. People…
Foundations of our Workplace
Being a leader at Cornell necessitates an understanding of the context in which you work.Cornell UniversityThere are several key characteristics that make up the environment and culture of Cornell…
Expectations
The best people leaders create environments where individuals can thrive and feel they belong. To be a Cornell leader, you must: Communicate Clearly. Proactively share information regularly and…
Classification & Compensation
Cornell's faculty and staff compensation programs aim to support outstanding education and services through competitively recruiting, developing, engaging, and rewarding high-quality faculty and…
Interviewing
Interviewing is a delicate process that requires time and finesse. People Leaders can prepare for interviews in the same ways that applicants do*.*See advice provided for external applicants and…
Making an Offer
Resources for people leaders to guide them through making an offer to potential new hires. Offering the Position Be sure to obtain prior approval of your offer according to your department or…
Onboarding New Hires
An effective onboarding experience will positively reinforce the individual’s decision to accept a position at Cornell, resulting in increased productivity and better long-term potential.The…
Internal Mobility
Internal mobility can be intimidating for employees, but it doesn’t have to be. As a people leader, there are ways to encourage internal mobility within a team, department or the university as a…
Exits
It is important to take the time to create a positive and honoring experience for an employee as they leave your team.Respectful ExitsThe resignation notice period is the last chance to make a…
Mentoring & Coaching
People leaders offer excellent resources of knowledge and support through coaching and development to employees looking for career growth and development. Cornell also offers two formal programs…