The Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS) at Cornell University's ILR School is an interdisciplinary center that conducts research, provides professional education, and promotes student engagement in the field of compensation. Through their applied and translational workplace-focused research, ICS aims to bridge the gap between academics and practice, contributing to better-informed public discourse on monetary and non-monetary rewards from work.
ICS serves as a central repository for academic research on compensation worldwide, with a focus on compensation design, strategy, and the evolving nature of paid work. Their research fellows and faculty contribute to a wide range of publications exploring various aspects of pay, equity, organizational strategy, labor unions, public policy, and regulation. Additionally, ICS offers professional education programs and provides students with opportunities for interdisciplinary research, internships, and classroom engagement.
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