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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 acquisition and retention.
In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Paul Wagner, an adjunct assistant professor at the Cornell Nolan School and shareholder in Stokes Wagner law firm, and Holly Lawson, SVP of human resources for Noble House, join guest host David Sherwyn, the John and Melissa Ceriale Professor of Hospitality Human Resources and a professor of law at the Nolan School, to explore how organizations can navigate shifting legal approaches to DEI.
This episode covers the:
Civil Rights Act of 1991, the mixed motive standard and its early effects on employment discrimination casesEvolution of DEI policies from positive reception to legal backlashNonexistence of “reverse discrimination”Unlawfulness of quotasAlignment of DEI efforts with organizational core values and goalsRecruitment source expansion to promote diversity in hiringPossible legal challenges on DEI policies employers can faceMeticulous record-keeping necessary to withstand legal scrutiny of hiring practicesIndividual-focused application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964Improved outcomes of organizations with diverse workforcesRight-wing political views of DEI programs as charityOmission of intersectionality in the lawIntentionality in creating space for underrepresented voicesDevelopment of employee resource groupsUse of the term “affirmative action”eCornell offers dozens of online professional certificates in human resources, diversity, equity and inclusion and law to guide you in crafting policies and practices for your organization. Continue your learning in our HR in Hospitality, Hospitality Labor and Employment Law or Business Law programs — all authored by David Sherwyn — or in one of our DEI certificates.
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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, associate professor in astronomy and director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, explains the new technology scientists are using to investigate whether we are alone in the universe.
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How a team of diverse scientists at the Carl Sagan Institute are working together to find life on distant worldsMethodologies for studying exoplanets and factors for determining if a planet or a moon can host lifeWhat we might do as humans if we indeed discover new life in the cosmosOrder your copy of Lisa Kaltenegger’s book “Alien Earths,” read her article “She Dreams of Pink Planets and Alien Dinosaurs” in The New York Times and follow her on Instagram.
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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 bias by its very informality. In short, hiring managers know people who look and think like them, and they are the people who typically get shortlisted and hired. Managers then end up missing out on the best talent available to them.
The behavioral science approach to workplace dynamicsInformal hiring situations vs. formal recruitmentGender stereotyping and prototypesAdvancement pathway auditsSkills-based hiringReferrals in the hiring processWays to seek out and overcome bias
Brian Lucas, an assistant professor of organizational behavior at Cornell’s ILR School, finds that when you make your shortlist longer, you reduce the risk of overlooking candidates who may be better suited for the role. In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Lucas joins host Chris Wofford to discuss:Read more about Brian Lucas’s research in Harvard Business Review.
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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 features Tarcisio Alvarez-Rivero, a lecturer in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University and retired senior staff member of the United Nations. In his conversation with host Chris Wofford, Alvarez-Rivero shares tactics you can use to navigate negotiations effectively.
Tune in and learn how to:
Reframe the concept of negotiations beyond conflictStrive for value exchange in negotiations and arrive at mutual benefitsTreat negotiation as an exercise in cooperationLead with vulnerability, honesty, humility and empathyListen without judgment and accept individual perspectivesManage biases and understand power dynamicsLeverage online profiles to find commonalitiesUse tactics like building personas and mimickingEmploy self-management strategiesView compromise as a last resortDiscover more in Tarcisio Alvarez-Rivero’s Negotiating Policy Solutions course from eCornell!
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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 hardware programs lead. He joins host Chris Wofford in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell to offer guidance on bringing a physical product to market – from developing a prototype to securing investors.
Listen and learn how to:
Understand whether you are solving a real customer problemUse the Business Model CanvasFind maker spaces and incubatorsPlan and build “looks like” and “works like” prototypesSeparate the processes of prototyping and manufacturingIdentify the best partners for product reproducibilityStrategize for product distribution and marketingSeek funding and de-risk your product for investorsRev: Ithaca Startup Works supports every kind of startup, including those focused on hardware and physical products. Explore Rev’s programs and services to help you launch and grow your product startup, including this summer’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator.
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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 Mamuna Oladipo, vice president of product at Shopify, and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson, director of commerce and consumer product at Mysten Labs, deliver tips to help you pivot during crisis, communicate with clarity and more. Guest host Keith Cowing, visiting lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and Cornell, moderates the discussion.
This episode covers:
Positive outcomes of setbacksPsychological safety, risk and empathy at workContributions of individual roles to organizational successEffects of the absence of commercial context on product companiesChallenges of adopting a tech-first culture“GRIP” framework for business and product transformationCorporate errors in hiring and layoffs in the post-pandemic eraClarity of communication in decision makingHealthy tension and debate on teamsClean escalation processesAccessibility as a leaderWant to hear more from Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo? Subscribe to their Lost in Tech podcast on Spotify or YouTube.
Join Keith Cowing, Mamuna Oladipo and more industry leaders and Cornell faculty experts for the Product and Tech Leadership Summit, taking place this September at Cornell Tech in New York City. During the immersive learning and networking experience, you will discover how to leverage transformation techniques to build high-performing products and tech teams. Seats are limited – register today!
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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 the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, joins host Chris Wofford to explore five ways to create a better experience for candidates and interviewers:
Reduce anxietyValue the candidate’s timeUse quality, targeted prompts and questionsEnsure consistencyDevelop an evaluation planAdditional topics in this episode include:
“Good hire” ratesExpectation managementConsistent small talkPerformance-predicting interview questionsLazy interview questionsInternal vs. external candidatesStructured interviewsVideo interviewing with AI pluginsDid you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote.
Check out a previous episode with JR Keller about hiring internally: How to Mobilize Your Internal Top Talent.
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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 Phillips sits down with Katrina Nobles, director of conflict programs, and Liz Davis-Frost, mediation and training extension associate, to examine conflict and the techniques for focused listening they practice with students at the Cornell ILR School’s Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.
Tune in to explore:
Definitions of conflictIntentionality and consciousnessEffects of socialization on perceptions of conflictCompetitive to cooperative axis of communicationDiatribe, debate, discourse and dialogueComfort with conflict within yourself and with othersDeep listening for effective communication and collaborationSuspension of judgment in conflictListening to understand rather than respondReflective feedbackOrganizational policies for conflict managementDid you enjoy this episode? Watch the full Keynote.
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Open communication, clear expectations and constructive feedback are essential components of effective leadership. Through comparisons of management and parenting, Andrew Quagliata, senior lecturer of management communication at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, outlines strategies for stronger communication in any setting during this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, hosted by Chris Wofford and brought to you by eCornell.
This episode covers:
Interpersonal communication in the workplaceHigh caring and high expectationsPresence, responsiveness and trustRelationship-first approach to constructive criticismIndividualized supportProactive conflict managementExpectation settingPerformance reviewsLearn more in Andrew Quagliata’s online certificate programs from eCornell:
Business WritingCommunications 360Persuasive CommunicationBusiness CommunicationYou can also visit Quagliata’s website to read his recent blog posts:
“Tough Love”“Providing Radically Candid Feedback”“3 Ways That Being a Good Parent is Like Being a Hostage Negotiator”Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
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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 University, including Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q. Morgan ’60 Professor of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at the College of Human Ecology, are working to prevent clothes from reaching landfills by upcycling polyester for new products.
Hinestroza explores the problem and this innovative solution with host Nicholas Phillips in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell.
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Environmental impacts of textile wasteMicrofiber pollutionFast fashion’s global effectProcess and growth of polyester productionDisposal and recycling challengesConsumer awareness among younger generationsCorporate and customer responsibilityGreenwashing and sustainability claimsSustainable fabricsPolyester upcyclingDid you enjoy this episode? Watch the full Keynote.
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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 experience.
In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Samantha Sheppard, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Performing and Media Arts in Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences, explores the rich history and future of Black artists in cinema with host Nicholas Phillips.
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What films sparked the rise of Black actorsHow the depiction of Black life in film has changed throughout the yearsWhat impact Black writers and directors have had on film and televisionHow minority actors are being cast now as compared to a century agoThe future of diversity and inclusion in cinemaDid you enjoy this episode? Watch the full Keynote and explore more than 250 eCornell certificate programs that can advance your skills for the next scene of your career, including Brand Storytelling, Content Writing and Strategic Storytelling.
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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 in China. Cheryl Stanley, global wine expert and senior lecturer in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, explores the differences in appellations, designations and geographical indications with host Chris Wofford in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell.
Join the pair for a tasting of wines from the German Mosel region and the American viticultural area plus a discussion of:
Designations of place and new regional wine lawsClassifications in France, Italy, Germany, Chile, Argentina, China and the United StatesThe Vouvray white wine scandal of 2014Base levels of ripenessRanges in cost by geographical originProducer, alcohol by volume and vintage on wine labelsWines in this episode:
South American Cabernet Sauvignon — single-vineyard Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo, D.O.Sonoma County or Napa Valley AVA (American viticultural area) — single vineyard, ideallyRiesling Gutswein vs. Riesling Erste Lage/Grosse Lage/Grosse Gewächs — these wines would be from a VDP producer as their classification is already establishedLearn more in Cheryl Stanley’s eCornell certificate programs:
Wines of Germany and AustriaWines of the WorldWines of Spain and PortugalWines of the Southern HemisphereWines of ItalyWines of FranceWines of California, the Pacific Northwest, and New YorkDid you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote.
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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 podcast from eCornell, hosted by Chris Wofford.
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Remote employee engagementDifficulties to advance as a remote employeeThe advantages of hybrid workStrategies for employee retentionRemote leadershipStresses of online workplace communicationAccomplishment tracking and self-promotionImpacts on diversity, equity and inclusionValue equations for in-office timeLearn more in remote leadership, hybrid work strategy, and human resources online certificate programs from eCornell.
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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 Weiner Heinemann, senior lecturer and director of writing at the Cornell ILR School, discuss disabilities and ableism with host Chris Wofford.
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Visible and non-visible disabilitiesDifferences in the experience of various disabilitiesPerson-first vs. identity-first language for disabilitiesAbleism as a system of marginalization and oppressionThe medical lens on disability and the root of ableismMass media’s effect on the social perception of disabilitiesAbleism in the workplace, the ADA, and reasonable accommodationsThe COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people with disabilities at workReframing success and productivity to address ableismLearn to creative a more inclusive workplace and society in online courses and certificate programs from eCornell:
Workplace Disability InclusionAdopting Inclusive Hiring PracticesEqual Employment Opportunity and Employee Treatment IssuesAutism at WorkFollow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
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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 effects and rapid global warming grow, legislators nationwide are developing plans to change course on energy production.
In this episode, hear from Robert Howarth, David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology and Environmental Biology at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, on tactics for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the ambitious goals of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
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Beneficial electricityGround source and air source heat pumpsToxic air pollutants from gas stovesHealth costs of fossil fuelsCap-and-invest programsLearn more in environmental courses and certificate programs from eCornell, including:
Climate Change LeadershipSustainable BusinessCorporate SustainabilitySustainable PreservationDid you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell? Watch the full Keynote.
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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 entrepreneurs launch and scale new ventures—by starting with a solid idea.
In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Schryver and host Chris Wofford discuss the components of good product concepts and more.
Tune in to learn how to:
Align with a five-point rubric for a good business ideaStart with a solution or start with a problemTake an experimentalist approachTest assumptions about product ideasCreate a business thesis and elevator pitchValidate ideas and use the Business Model CanvasUnderstand a minimum viable productFind an entrepreneurial communityTime outreach to investorsHandle setbacksLearn more about building successful ventures in eCornell’s business and finance certificate programs, including Startup Funding and Finance and Business Management in STEM from Tom Schryver.
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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 Tran, chief technology officer at Collectors, shares proven strategies for guiding a business through transformation with Keith Cowing, visiting lecturer at Cornell Tech and executive coach to startup CEO's and product leaders.
Tune in and learn how to:
Scale people, processes, and tools in times of transformationShift the employee’s mentality about success and greater resultsAssess an employee’s appetite for changeDevelop a strong but empathetic leadership style and find the middle groundTackle risk and incident managementUnderstand AI for exploration, experimentation, and accelerationFoster decision alignment throughout an organizationLead by listening and thinking about others firstEmbrace vulnerability, humility, and mentorship—for yourself and othersJoin Keith and Dan in New York City for Cornell’s Product and Tech Leadership Program in September 2024! Learn more on the eCornell website.
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Our society often equates worth with size, especially for women. According to Kate Manne, associate professor in the Sage School of Philosophy at the Cornell College of Arts & Sciences, fatphobia is a function of misogyny, and the repercussions across all areas of life—from education to healthcare—are numerous and dangerous. Manne joins Amanda Recupero, guest host for Cornell Keynotes, to examine the complex cultural dimensions of fatphobia.
In this episode of the podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Manne discusses topics from her latest book Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, including:
The intersection of misogyny and fatphobiaPatriarchal norms and expectationsPrivate preferences versus public presentation of preferencesThe importance of language in unifying experiences of prejudiceFat activism and reclaiming the term “fatness”Fatphobia’s effect on equitable access for medical careThe medical industrial complex, disease mongering, and condition brandingGenetics, body size, and the effects of diets on metabolism and body weightWegovy and OzempicDisordered eating and weight lossRegister to hear more from Kate Manne in our upcoming full-length Keynote “Fatphobia: Our Bodies Are Not the Problem” on Jan. 10.
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In his book Talent Disruption, Alexander Mirza, founder and CEO of Mogul Hotels, identifies the root causes of the hospitality labor shortage and AI-driven solutions for the issue. Mirza joins Cornell Nolan School Professor David Sherwyn to explore the possibilities in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast.
Tune in to learn about the next frontier of hospitality, including:
HR as a driver of business for hotelsHotel industry structures and causes of talent disruptionOpportunities for employee ownership in the hotel industryData analytics to create a meritocracy and faster career growth tracksNetwork and competitor referralsAI to reduce headcount and administrative burdenTech-driven personalization and curation for guestsAI’s potential effects on available hospitality work for immigrantsTalent attraction and human capital solutionsLearn more in eCornell certificate programs:
HR in HospitalityHospitality Labor and Employment LawAI StrategyMarketing AIDid you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote.
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In the white paper "Immigration Reform: A Path Forward," Cornell Law School’s Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law practice, and Distinguished Immigration Scholars Randel Johnson and Theresa Cardinal Brown explore targeted solutions to the migrant crisis—tactics they believe could earn bipartisan support.
Hosted by Chris Wofford, Keynotes senior producer for eCornell, this episode covers three areas for targeted immigration reform: border management and asylum policy, worker programs and DREAMer protections.
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Shifts in migration typesSecurity approaches for drugs and migrationThe nation’s low birth rate, aging society, and consequent worker shortagesPotential for healthcare-specific and state-based worker programsConditional status for DREAMersPolarization and possible compromises in Washington, D.C.Read "Immigration Reform: A Path Forward" on the Cornell Law School website.
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