Human Resources

A guide to common employee questions

Log into the employee portal

Watch this video for instructions on how to complete the form

Information for faculty, staff (including temporary employees) and retirees about the Cornell ID card, including how to request a card

HR policies and processes that are relevant to Cornell's faculty and academic community

This handbook describes various Cornell University policies and procedures of interest to the University Faculty

Cornell’s comprehensive healthcare plans for the Cornell Ithaca, Cooperative Extension and Cornell Tech campuses provide quality care focused on healthy living and low cost.

Cornell helps you grow your education and career at your own pace with part-time study and degree programs at Cornell and tuition aid for courses completed at other institutions.

Cornell embraces the use of workplace flexibility where appropriate to support the wellbeing of our employees and achieve our workplace goals.

Find perks available to employees.

Cornell provides many resources to help you plan – presentations, documents and tools – and clarify your current benefits and your options in retirement.

Eligible staff employees may choose to reduce their job duties and scheduled hours prior to retirement, to make a gradual transition before their official retirement date. 

MealChoice is the meal plan designed exclusively for Cornell faculty and staff.

Explore career development resources to work your best, grow your career or try something new.

Learning is the heart of all we do at Cornell. Take advantage of the many opportunities available to employees to pursue knowledge and skills.

Programs and workshops from Organizational Development and Effectiveness to help you improve your work and build on professional knowledge, skills and effective practices.

These in-person and virtual workshops give Cornell staff opportunities to invest in their personal and professional growth and well-being.

Get support from an internal certified coach or individuals who choose to be mentors from across Cornell.

Check out these tools and get support to help you find your next step at Cornell.

Step-by-step instructions and what to expect when applying for a job at Cornell.

Advice from our recruiters to help your application shine.

Cornell advances an environment of continuous learning and professional growth as a way to align the needs of the institution with the skills, interests and abilities of those in our workforce.

The performance dialogue provides an important opportunity for Cornell employees and supervisors to discuss job performance expectations and career development opportunities.

The Cornell annual Performance Dialogue is completed in Workday. It consists of an employee's self assessment, their leader's written assessment, and a face-to-face meeting.

The many ways to show your appreciation.

Supervisors and colleagues can use this portal to send kudos in real time.

Use this guide to find resources at Cornell to support all the dimensions of your wellbeing.

These updates from Cornell Work/Life, Cornell Wellness, and the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program are full of useful tips and resources for self-care, remote work, caregiving, financial wellbeing and more.

The Cornell University Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP) provides ergonomics services to faculty and staff with the goals of enhancing health and performance, reducing work-related injuries, and improving workspace design.

Creating effective workspaces

Confidential counseling and support