Cornell Keynotes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that one in five American employees are bound by noncompete agreements that impose time or location restrictions on their ability to pursue work with or c…

In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, Marielena Hincapié, Distinguished Immigration Fellow and Visiting Scholar at Cornell Law School, interviews Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at The New …

Unionization is shaking up the auto industry, delivering meaningful gains toward fair pay and other benefits for workers in the U.S. The efforts are particularly significant in the South where a lega…

Current legal and political challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are causing confusion for employers that want to act on good intentions toward equal opportunity in talent acq…

In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger joins host Chris Wofford to discuss her research into the possibility of life beyond Earth. Kaltenegger,…

In informal hiring situations, managers will often devise a shortlist of potential hires. The informality of that shortlist — and the familiarity with candidates — reproduces implicit and systemic bi…

 It may seem counterintuitive, but negotiation is not about winning and losing. Instead, it is an exercise in cooperation and understanding. This episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell…

At Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, part of the Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell (CREA), Ken Rother helps entrepreneurs launch physical product startups through his role as director and …

If you are feeling a little lost at work, especially in product and tech, rest assured you’re not alone. In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, brought to you by eCornell, tech leaders Mamu…

The performance of a company is linked to the quality of its employees. However, a faulty interview process can unbalance the equation for success in frequently undetected ways. In this episode of th…

Effectively managing conflict is essential for maintaining team cohesion and promoting a positive work environment. In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, host Nicholas Philli…

Open communication, clear expectations and constructive feedback are essential components of effective leadership. Through comparisons of management and parenting, Andrew Quagliata, senior lecturer o…

In a world of fast fashion and blink-and-miss-it trends, textile waste is growing exponentially—to the detriment of the environment and our ability to live within it. Researchers at Cornell Universit…

Black actors, writers and directors have made profound contributions to television and film, entertaining and educating audiences through powerful stories and performances that reflect the human expe…

As the world of wine continues to expand, consumers can now experience flavors from a variety of international locales, including those from more traditional producers in France to newer winemakers i…

Flexible work options might be here to stay. Nick Fabrizio, distinguished senior lecturer at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, explains why in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes po…

In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Erin Sember-Chase, diversity, equity and inclusion learning consultant in Cornell’s Department of Inclusion and Belonging, and Allison W…

Most greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are generated during the process of burning fossil fuels for heat, electricity and transportation. As concerns about the resulting negative health e…

As the executive director for the Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell (CREA) and a visiting lecturer at the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Tom Schryver helps entrepren…

The only constant is change. But how do you manage it as a corporate leader—with millions of dollars on the line? In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Dan Van …