Built for the future of work

80 years of pioneering research, education, and real-world impact.

ILR by the Decade
tower Icon

Undergraduate Admissions

Our flexible, interdisciplinary major lets students pursue a wide range of academic interests and careers.

/programs/undergraduate-admissions
mortarboard Icon

Graduate Programs

Study the workplace comprehensively with the world’s highest concentration of workplace faculty.

/programs/graduate-degree-programs
handshake Icon

Professional Education

Invest in your career by learning from instructors who blend world-leading research with business-tested practicality.

/programs/professional-education

High Road Fellowship

Applications are open for the High Road Fellowship programs based in Buffalo and NYC. If you are a student interested in community engagement opportunities that aim to teach practical methods for civic participation, collaborative leadership, evidence-based policy and strategic development, apply today!

Apply to High Road Buffalo Apply to High Road NYC

Research by EMHRM Faculty Shapes Future of HR

Earning a master’s degree from ILR means learning from and collaborating with faculty members who are respected worldwide as thought leaders in human resources, work, labor and employment issues.

Our graduates become Cornell alumni, granting them access to Cornell's extensive network. Learn the skills that directly translate to strategic leadership capability and business impact. EMHRM is designed for seasoned HR executives, while the MILR degree is geared toward recent undergraduates, career changers and young HR professionals.

Learn More
A team of workers assemble puzzle pieces

ILR School Events

See all events

Surviving the Background Check

Join the Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative (CJEI), in partnership with LawNY, for a webinar that equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate licensing and hiring challenges for people with criminal records in New York State. This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar will focus on jobs requiring background screening by the NYS Department of Health, as well as relevant occupational restrictions, legal protections, and other issues.
Close up of person putting check mark on virtual screen with icons
Surviving the Background Check

From Awareness to Action: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

Free webinar about implementing suicide prevention in the workplace
Coffee break
From Awareness to Action: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where

Free webinar focusing on regulations for services animals
A service dog pushing a button to summon an elevator
Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where

Groat & Alpern Awards

Join us for an evening of celebration!
The Plaza Hotel, New York City
March 26, 2026 | 6 - 9 PM

Register
handshake Icon
“My time at the ILR School helped me understand both labor and management perspectives, which has proven to be a solid foundation for my career.”
– Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball

Relentless Advocate Bridges Research, Policy and Practice

Faculty Spotlight

Scientific inquiry, practical solutions and pioneering strategies led by Susanne Bruyère have changed work cultures around the world to include more people with disabilities.

Susanne Bruyère
Read More

           

ILRies Change
the Future of Work.

Learn about ILR's impact

Catherwood Library

The Martin P. Catherwood Library is the most comprehensive resource on labor and employment in North America, offering expert research support through reference services, instruction, online guides and access to premier collections.

Studying in the window bay at the Catherwood Library
Find out more

Latest News and Research

See all news

We generate and share knowledge to solve human problems, manage and resolve conflict, establish best practices in the workplace and inform government policy.

To Show LGBTQ+ Support, Look Beyond Pride Month

Cornell Chronicle
Timing, not just content, influences whether organizational expressions of allyship are perceived as authentic, according to research by James T. Carter, assistant professor of organizational behavior.
A pride flag hangs next to and open for business sign.
To Show LGBTQ+ Support, Look Beyond Pride Month

Litwin Earns Weiss Award for Excellence in Teaching

Cornell Chronicle
Adam Seth Litwin has been honored by Cornell for his sustained record of commitment and excellence in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students.
Associate Professor Adam Seth Litwin speaks with students in his office.
Litwin Earns Weiss Award for Excellence in Teaching

Talent Loss Proves Costly to Businesses Following Corporate Wrongdoing

Cornell Chronicle
According to new research by Professor Forrest Briscoe, employees are more willing to leave their job when their employers engage in stakeholder violations and more employees quit when the sanctions are broad in scope.
Businesspeople running from door to door
Talent Loss Proves Costly to Businesses Following Corporate Wrongdoing

Q&A with Adam Schoenbachler

Future of Work fellow Adam Schoenbachler looks back to his roots and forward to new projects at the ILR School.
Adam Schoenbachler
Q&A with Adam Schoenbachler

Campus Life

Follow us @cornellilr

ILR students are making a difference at Cornell and beyond! Check out the ILR Instagram for a taste of campus life, student internship experiences, engaged learning opportunities and more.

Did you know that 10% of ILRies participate in varsity sports? 🏈🐻🏀 Click the link in our bio to check out the athletic calendar to go support our ILRies!

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DUT2G24DHPB/

Happy Groundhog Day from the ILR School’s Catherwood Library! We hope you’re finding ways to stay warm this (extended) winter. ☃️

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ68SygDN5/

Congratulations to Adam Seth Litwin, who has been named the Stephen H. Weiss Junior Fellow for 2026! 👏 The fellowship honors tenured associate professors who, in addition to being successful early-career researchers, have a record of commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Litwin is…

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQqhRADMYq/

Looking for the ILR Undergraduate Admissions Office? You can now find it in Dolgen Hall!

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DUGvEmRkcDo/

⏪ throwin’ it back to 2016 🔙

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DUDwEZaDbvc/

First week of classes complete ✔️ Wishing our ILR community a strong start to the spring semester!

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DT3XY1tEdUi/