Michèle Belot is Professor of Economics at Cornell University. She has expertise in behavioral economics, mental health, and labor economics. Professor Belot has conducted several large-scale experiments testing behavioral change interventions, including providing food baskets and recipes to low-income families to help them prepare healthy meals and providing tailored information to people about their health along with steps they could take to improve their health. She has also done research on mental health interventions and well-being. Professor Belot lived for two years in Ecovillage Ithaca and has recently moved out to a residential neighborhood.
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Event Overview
Join us for a conversation between two labor economists about what their research reveals regarding the role of friendships in the workplace. They will discuss how having a friend can influence job searches, open new opportunities, and shape experiences on the job. Amidst rising levels of social isolation, understanding these dynamics is more important than ever.
While economic models often focus on wages, skills, and market conditions, interpersonal connections can be just as influential — and are often overlooked. Drawing on their latest research, Professors Michèle Belot and Jason Sockin from Cornell’s ILR School will share surprising data and real-world stories showing how friendships affect access to job information, learning curves, job satisfaction, and even retention. You’ll gain insight into why having a trusted peer is more than a morale booster as well as how these social ties shape productivity and career trajectories in ways that can be measured and managed.
While economic models often focus on wages, skills, and market conditions, interpersonal connections can be just as influential — and are often overlooked. Drawing on their latest research, Professors Michèle Belot and Jason Sockin from Cornell’s ILR School will share surprising data and real-world stories showing how friendships affect access to job information, learning curves, job satisfaction, and even retention. You’ll gain insight into why having a trusted peer is more than a morale booster as well as how these social ties shape productivity and career trajectories in ways that can be measured and managed.
What You'll Learn
- How a buddy can influence and support a job search
- How peer connections help uncover and understand new career opportunities
- The measurable impact of workplace friendships on employee satisfaction and engagement
Speakers
Michèle Belot
Frances Perkins Professor of Industrial and Labor Relations and Professor of Economics
ILR School and Department of Economics, Cornell University
Jason Sockin
Assistant Professor
ILR School and Department of Economics, Cornell University
Jason Sockin is an assistant professor in the ILR School at Cornell University; his research centers on better understanding how the internet and technology have fundamentally altered the ways in which workers and firms interact in today’s labor market. Professor Sockin has worked as a researcher at the IZA – Institute of Labor Economics, U.S. Treasury, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Glassdoor, the Congressional Budget Office, The White House’s Council of Economic Advisers under the Obama administration, and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Professor Sockin obtained his Bachelor’s degree from The Honors College at Stony Brook University and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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