Our flexible, interdisciplinary major lets students pursue a wide range of academic interests and careers.
Study the workplace comprehensively with the world’s highest concentration of workplace faculty.
Invest in your career by learning from instructors who blend world-leading research with business-tested practicality.
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!
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.
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Groat & Alpern Awards
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The Plaza Hotel, New York City
March 26, 2026 | 6 - 9 PM
Scientific inquiry, practical solutions and pioneering strategies led by Susanne Bruyère have changed work cultures around the world to include more people with disabilities.
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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.
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ILR Kindness Day brought our community together for sweet treats, hot chocolate, and heartfelt messages. 💗☕✨ Thank you to SGA and Tanya Aguilar Kingsley, ILR’s Embedded Therapist, for hosting such a meaningful event and spreading positivity across ILR!
This past winter break, a group of ILRies traveled to Tôn Đức Thắng University (@tdtu.edu.vn) for the ILR Engaged Learning Program in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Through this program, ILR students learned about labor relations and dispute resolution with peers and faculty from TDTU, Betterwork,…
After 30 years at the ILR School, Rosemary Batt retired prior to the 2025-26 academic year. Instead of an ending, Batt views retirement as just another phase of her career – one that will bring an exciting element of renewal to her research. ✍ Batt, an expert on private equity firms, plans to…
