Faculty and Research

Managers Who Listen Attract Top Talent

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In new research out of the ILR School, Assistant Professors John McCarthy and JR Keller suggest that managers who encourage employee input may gain an internal recruiting advantage over those who do not.

Jun 16, 2021

Managers Who Listen Attract Top Talent

In new research out of the ILR School, Assistant Professors John McCarthy and JR Keller suggest that managers who encourage employee input may gain an internal recruiting advantage over those who do not.

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Build Capacity, Not Sanctions

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Trade agreements should include more resources for trade partners, says Assistant Professor Desiree LeClercq.

Jun 2, 2021

Build Capacity, Not Sanctions

Trade agreements should include more resources for trade partners, says Assistant Professor Desiree LeClercq.

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Codes of Conduct for Supply Chains Challenged

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“Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains,” a new book by Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla, examines the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility in improving labor standards in global supply chains.

Jun 2, 2021

Codes of Conduct for Supply Chains Challenged

“Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains,” a new book by Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla, examines the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility in improving labor standards in global supply chains.

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Sweet rewards valued more, may contribute to obesity

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In a study published April 14 in PLOS One, an international research team including Michèle Belot, professor in the Department of Economics, found that children valued sweet food more after receiving it as a reward.

Apr 21, 2021

Sweet rewards valued more, may contribute to obesity

In a study published April 14 in PLOS One, an international research team including Michèle Belot, professor in the Department of Economics, found that children valued sweet food more after receiving it as a reward.

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Research is a core component of ILR's mission.
Our faculty are social scientists whose research covers a broad range of employment and workplace topics.

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Undergraduate research

Students involved in ILR's many research opportunities develop close relationships with faculty, become authors or coauthors of published articles, and present at conferences and meetings.

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The Catherwood Library

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ILR's library is regarded as the leading resource of its kind on work and employment in North America.

Sep 14, 2018

The Catherwood Library

ILR's library is regarded as the leading resource of its kind on work and employment in North America.

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ILR Review

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publishing original research quarterly by social scientists on all aspects of the employment relationship since 1947.

ILR Review

publishing original research quarterly by social scientists on all aspects of the employment relationship since 1947.

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Centers and Institutes

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Each of ILR's centers and institutes focuses on a particular workplace-related theme and provide an umbrella of support for broad research programs involving ILR faculty.

Sep 14, 2018

Centers and Institutes

Each of ILR's centers and institutes focuses on a particular workplace-related theme and provide an umbrella of support for broad research programs involving ILR faculty.

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