eCornell Keynote There have been 40 U.S. healthcare strikes in the past two years compared to 85 in the past 20 years. While it’s clear that the pandemic and high inflation have fueled this increase, the root causes of this militancy have been with us for many decades and are often overlooked. Join Deanna Dudley, chief human resources officer of El Camino Hospital; John August, director of Healthcare and Partner Programs at Cornell ILR School’s Scheinman Institute; and Cornell ILR School Professor Ariel Avgar to examine the longstanding issues exacerbated in the past two years, how they led to strikes, and how solutions can emerge despite swift change and deep conflict. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How workforce shortages, low pay, and lack of voice – especially for non-licensed personnel – combined to help fuel a militant environmentHow a rapidly changing and challenging delivery system in finance and technology complicated healthcare labor relationsWhy an aging population and failures in health equity contribute to challenges ahead and how they are being addressed by management and laborHow solutions can be shaped in an era of chaotic change and distrust

Open to graduate students in the ILR School, SC Johnson College of Business, and Law School. Join us on February 16, for a DE&I Symposium: Equity Through Innovation. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Cyrus Mehri, Founding Partner, Mehri & Skalet, PLLC Fast Co. describes Mehri as “A one-man army in the battle against business as usual… His impact—both in terms of penalties and remedies—is undeniable.” TRAINING Scheinman Institute Unconscious Bias Training In this training, participants identify the perceptual and psychological processes that impact how individuals interact with people who are demographically dissimilar from them. Participants will examine the psychological processes that impact decision-making within organizations, identify how professionals can design better work practices, and help leverage the potential among employees more effectively. CASE STUDY DE&I Practitioner Case Study The learning objectives cover understanding diversity dimensions, biases, cultural competence, inclusive leadership, effective communication, conflict resolution in diverse teams, legal/ethical considerations, and action planning for implementing inclusive workplace initiatives. Open to graduate students in the ILR School, SC Johnson College of Business, and Law School. Willard Straight Memorial Hall 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register by February 2 Sponsored by the Center for Applied Research on Work