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Jobs
Are you looking for a job at Cornell? External Jobseekers Start at our Jobseekers site to find job openings and learn about our application process. Plus get to know about Cornell…
Life Insurance
Benefits-eligible employees receive basic life insurance at no cost and can opt-in to additional voluntary term life insurance for a low rate per pay period.Quick LinksTo access policy…
Personal Accident Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) can provide additional financial security in the event of an accident. Our personal accident insurance is offered through New York Life Group Benefit…
Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance can help you cover the costs of chronic disease, activities of daily living, or long-lasting disability. While nursing home care may be necessary, services can also be…
Auto and Home Insurance
Take advantage of discount rates and the convenience of automatic payroll deduction to protect your car, home, or apartment.Benefits-eligible* faculty and staff may purchase group auto, home,…
Pet Insurance
Don’t forget that pet owners receive discounts at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine!Mercer Voluntary Benefits offers pet insurance through Nationwide to benefits-eligible* faculty…
Hiring & Transitions
Hiring and Transitions are some of the most essential, and delicate, processes in the workplace. This page and its accompanying sub-pages provide resources to assist people leaders.Hiring ProcessA…
Position Descriptions
A Staff Position Description (SPD) defines a position for classification, recruitment, and performance evaluation.The Staff Position Description (SPD) is used by people leaders, staff, and applicants…
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…