Star Employees – Rebecca Kehoe

Star Employees – Rebecca Kehoe

Author: Cornell ILR School March 1, 2021 Duration: 22:30
Rebecca Kehoe, CALS ’05, M.S. ’08, Ph.D. ’10, associate professor of human resources studies at the ILR School, and ILR Dean Alex Colvin discuss her research around “star” employees and their effects on co-workers and employers. Learn more about Kehoe’s most recent study regarding star employees: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/news/pros-and-cons-working-star Fill out this short questionnaire to provide feedback, or to suggest a guest or topic for a future episode. Learn more...

Hosted by ILR School Dean Alex Colvin, WORK! Exploring the future of work, labor and employment. comes from a place of deep expertise. The Cornell ILR School has long been a central hub for research and dialogue on the issues that shape our jobs and careers. This podcast extends that conversation beyond the campus, delving into the real-world complexities that affect both employees and employers. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with leading experts, unpacking the policies, trends, and human stories behind the evolving world of work. You’ll hear nuanced conversations that move beyond simple headlines, exploring topics like the impact of technology on job quality, shifting labor relations, and the quest for equitable workplaces. The focus is on substance and insight, offering listeners a clearer understanding of the forces redesigning our professional lives. It’s a resource for anyone curious about where work is headed-managers, workers, policymakers, or simply people navigating their own careers. Tune in for a grounded, authoritative perspective that connects academic rigor with practical reality, all dedicated to examining what work means today and what it could become tomorrow.
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WORK! Exploring the future of work, labor and employment.
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Labor Leaders – JC Tretter ‘13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
JC Tretter ’13, the newly-elected president of the National Football League Players Association and Dean Alex Colvin discuss the NFL’s tumultuous spring – from the latest collective bargaining agreement, to COVID-19, to…
Labor Leaders – Randi Weingarten ’80 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:02
Randi Weingarten ’80, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Dean Alex Colvin discuss the “return of the strike” and how Weingarten has worked to build community both inside and outside of the union. Fill…
The Impact of the Coronavirus On Workers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:19
Dean Alex Colvin and New York Times reporter Eduardo Porter discuss the impact of the coronavirus on workers and the economy in the U.S. and around the globe. Fill out this short questionnaire to provide feedback, or to…
Leadership Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:03
Best-selling author Jon Gordon '93 and Dean Alex Colvin discuss the changing culture of today’s workplace. The duo examines the characteristics common in great leaders, the traits shared by successful teams, and how indi…
Revitalizing Buffalo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:28
Over the past decade, the city of Buffalo has seen impressive growth, development and progress. Dean Alex Colvin and New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan discuss the policy changes, and the ILR School’s role, in revitali…
Mandatory Arbitration and the #MeToo Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:34
Just weeks ahead of the Harvey Weinstein trial, Dean Alex Colvin and Douglas Wigdor, a top employment lawyer who has been at the forefront of many high-profile sexual harassment cases, discuss #MeToo and the workplace.
Neurodiversity Inclusiveness at Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:16
Dean Alex Colvin and Susanne Bruyère, Director of the Yang Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, discuss neurodiversity inclusiveness in the workplace. For additional reading, pick up Employment and Disability: Iss…
LGBTQ Worker Rights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:51
In our inaugural episode, Cornell ILR School Dean Alex Colvin and Katrina Nobles, director of programs for ILR’s Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, discuss LGBTQ worker rights.