Program produced by XPX New Jersey

This powerful discussion addresses the reopening process for the business community. Our discussion will be led by Christopher Collins who is Director of Executive Master of Human Resource Management Program (EMHRM) in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.

Since the start of the covid crisis Dr Collins has spoken with human resources leaders at over 40 companies. He shares what he's been hearing in the video. 

Business owners are now facing the next phase of challenges as they transition to reopening while protecting the safety of their employees and customers. What are the common techniques and planning efforts that owners need to take to achieve a successful transition? Christopher has been active with the business community and various experts offering guidance and input to achieve success.

About the speaker

Christopher J. Collins is Associate Professor of Human Resource Studies and Director of Executive Master of Human Resource Management Program (EMHRM) in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

Dr. Collins' teaches, conducts research, and does consulting in the areas of strategic human resource management, the role of HR practices and leadership in driving employee engagement, and the role of HR in driving firm innovation and knowledge creation. His research has been accepted for publication in the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Human Resource Management Review, and Human Performance. In addition, Dr. Collins serves on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of Management, and Personnel Psychology.

He currently teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Organizational Consulting, and Business Strategy to masters and undergraduate students in the ILR School at Cornell University. Dr. Collins has taught executive development programs at Cornell University and the Society of Human Resource Management. He has also worked as a private HR consultant or conducted executive development programs to multiple Fortune 500 organizations and several startup organizations. His consulting work has primarily focused on talent management, employee engagement, and strategic HR planning.