Sun Holdings’ VP of Human Resources Laura McLand (left) conducts an Executive HR Roundtable at the 2025 Employee Benefits & Total Rewards Summit in Las Colinas, Texas. (Laura McLand/Provided) Change comes fast in the dynamic and demanding private equity industry. ...| eCornell #IMPACT
Nutrition tips frequently trend online, but some recommendations from social media nutritionists can do more harm than good. Understanding health through research-based approaches helps consumers fight the influence of fads. Sander Kersten, director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the ...| eCornell #IMPACT
With data science employment projected to grow 36% by 2033, professionals across industries are seeking ways to leverage the power of data analysis to drive decision-making. The Data Science Modeling certificate program — developed by Sumanta Basu, an associate professor ...| eCornell #IMPACT
As consumers increasingly rely on online resources to make travel and hospitality decisions, businesses must adapt their marketing strategies to meet customers where they are. But what constitutes a successful strategy in an increasingly saturated market?| eCornell #IMPACT
Whether drafting a critical email or analyzing a business issue, professionals in every role need strong analytical and persuasive communication skills. Cornell’s Legal Writing and Communication certificate program strengthens essential legal writing skills for leaders across industries.| eCornell #IMPACT
Understanding AI’s impact and ensuring its responsible implementation is essential for board members and senior executives looking to stay ahead in today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape. In a Cornell Keynote, legal professionals from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP shared what top management needs to know about navigating the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the boardroom.| eCornell #IMPACT
According to The Myers-Briggs Company, managers spend at least four hours managing conflicts per week on average, with poor communication being the biggest cause of conflict. Yet, at the forefront of effective conflict resolution lies a frequently overlooked fundamental skill: ...| eCornell #IMPACT
On a chilly November day in Kyiv, Ukraine, Inna Semenenko takes cover in a bomb shelter as sirens warn of Russia’s latest attack. Media agencies report that the strike is different: a new ballistic missile with greater range. For Ukrainians, it’s ...| eCornell #IMPACT
In 2023, the United States lost 48% of its agriculturally managed honey bee colonies in an unprecedented year. But the issue is more complex than the statistics can communicate.| eCornell #IMPACT
Every company and venture comes with risk. In eCornell’s Risk Analysis certificate program, developed by Linda Nozick, director of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell, professionals learn how individuals and businesses can avoid, mitigate, share and diversify risks. The certificate includes four key modules: risk analysis foundations, risk evaluations, risk modeling and risk perception.| eCornell #IMPACT
In 2023, the United States lost 48% of its agriculturally managed honey bee colonies in an unprecedented year. But the issue is more complex than the statistics can communicate.| ecornell-impact.cornell.edu
From repeat wholesale international transactions to the one-time hire of a consultant abroad, companies of all sizes must now understand the liabilities they might take on during global business operations. Celia Bigoness, a clinical professor at the Cornell Law School and director of the Blassberg-Rice Center for Entrepreneurship Law, developed eCornell’s International Business Law certificate to help professionals understand and mitigate business risks. Bigoness recently discussed her onl...| eCornell #IMPACT
AI has broadened how companies integrate technology and digital transformation into their operations. For Karan Girotra, the Charles H. Dyson Family Professor of Management in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, AI prompts questions about a new wave of automation..| eCornell #IMPACT
For Joseph Astrachan, a co-author of Cornell’s Family Business Leadership online certificate program, a family-run business is a generational tradition. Since Astrachan was young, his family has operated businesses in fields ranging from pharmaceuticals to shipping. He is no stranger to the difficulties that come with owning a company tied to the fabric of a family, including managing close relationships in the face of business challenges.| eCornell #IMPACT
Well-structured executive compensation packages can attract talented leaders to C-suite and top-tier management positions. Companies must consider the impact those offers might have on their employees and businesses.| eCornell #IMPACT
A company’s success is closely tied to the quality of its employees, but a flawed interview process can disrupt this balance and undermine overall performance. JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, identified five key strategies to conduct better interviews that lead to more effective hiring.| eCornell #IMPACT
Picture a colleague grappling with a tough decision — they’re probably feeling the weight of uncertainty and pressure. In such moments, it’s tempting to step in with solutions or advice. But real support means resisting that urge, putting your own ideas aside and listening carefully to understand their concerns, priorities and the help or reassurance they seek.| ecornell-impact.cornell.edu
Critical decisions are made every second in health care, each undertaken with layers of both medical and legal considerations. A health care compliance plan gives providers guidance and processes to meet regulations and ethical standards.| eCornell #IMPACT
Backlash against corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives quickly followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. However, a recent poll from The Washington Post and Ipsos found that about 60% of Americans believe DEI programs are “a good thing” for companies to adopt.| eCornell #IMPACT
Mastering negotiation is essential in both personal and professional settings. While typically perceived as a win-lose battle, reframing negotiation as a collaborative process can allow all parties to reach their desired results.| eCornell #IMPACT
