Information Employee Essentials is a web-based system designed to allow Cornell faculty and staff to view their human resources information in the central record system. Employees use the system to verify that their information is accurate and current, and to update their home address and phone number.
Many people find the benefits information extremely useful.
Employee Essentials displays information on one's benefit enrollments, types of coverages, and benefit-related deductions and contributions. Any person employed by Cornell University can access and use Employee Essentials by entering their net ID and password. A link is provided on this page to open Employee Essentials. In general, employees should go to Bear Access and click on the Employee Essentials icon. All rights reserved.