Work and Jobs

Spencer Levy ’92, chairman of Americas Research and senior economic adviser for CBRE, joins Dean Alex Colvin on the latest episode of the ILR School’s podcast to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the world of work.

Francine Blau and Erica Groshen discuss labor market changes.

Director of Healthcare and Partner Programs John August explores strategies that organizations can use to foster a positive work environment post pandemic.

Associate Professor Vanessa Bohns describes worker burnout, what causes it, and how organizations and workers can mitigate stressors.

Timothy McNutt, Director of ILR's Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative, participated in the NYS AFL-CIO’s Union Strong Podcast about “Adult-Use Cannabis – Building a new industry from the ground up in a way that will raise revenue, create good union jobs, and address social, racial, and economic equity."

John August, the Director of the Institute's healthcare programs discusses the importance of unions in the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Director of Healthcare Programs John August showcases the workers at a NYC hospital in the center of the pandemic.

Institute Director of Healthcare Labor Relations John August discusses issues facing workers in nursing homes.

Demographics, poverty rates and other variables within the boundaries of each NYS school district are offered alongside COVID-19 data.

In September, COVID-19 was still disrupting the jobs of over 12 million workers—about 7 percent of the pre-COVID-19 labor force. Prospects for a speedy recovery have dimmed as fewer jobless workers are on temporary layoff and more are permanently laid off and have left the workforce altogether.

The onset of the COVID-19 Recession was deeper and more abrupt than any post-WWII recession. After four months of recovery, jobs are still down by almost eight percent since February and the pace is slowing.

In August, COVID-19 was still disrupting the jobs of over 18 million workers—about 11 percent of the pre-COVID-19 labor force.

Director, Healthcare Labor Relations, John August gives insights on what it's like for essential nurses in Pennslyvania to successfully organize in the midst of a global pandemic.

Most workers whose jobs have been disrupted maintain a tie to their employers.

Madison Meltz discusses the relationships between the choice to return to work and unemployment benefits.

Hunter Moskowitz outlines some of the key aspects of New York State phase-four reopening as it impacts workers.

White male workers fared better than female, African American, Asian and Hispanic workers according to national job numbers for May, says ILR economist Erica Groshen.

The numbers are solid, Erica Groshen says in response to speculation that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics might have manipulated data.

Nate Cook, Entrepreneur in Residence, Lecturer for the Cornell SC Johnson School offers 5 tips for small businesses returning to work.

KC Wagner discusses Domestic violence as a growing concern for unions during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Payroll Protection Program worked, but it's about to expire, so fiscal policy is crucial for an economic recovery.

As entrepreneur in residence at the Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business, Stephen Sauer shares tactics for small-business leaders to use through the pandemic.

ILR’s Office of Career Services director, Anu Lyons, discusses the strategy of adaptation for recent graduates looking for jobs.

ILR faculty members draw from their research to address workplace issues in a student-organized panel.

ILR's Ian Greer outlines places you can turn for help with unemployment benefits in New York State.

The knowledge and experience of front-line employees is crucial to the process as businesses and communities plan for reopening after COVID.

ILR's Hassan Enayati and Ellice Switzer explain the employment numbers released for April 2020, and their impact on people with disabilities.

The Worker Institute's Hunter Moskowitz outlines some of the resources recent graduates should explore in the CARES Act.

ILR Senior Extension Associate Erica Groshen presents a roundup of the April 2020 jobs report numbers.