Does Harvard Business Publishing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harvard Business Publishing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harvard Business Publishing. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harvard Business Publishing?

52% of Harvard Business Publishing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harvard Business Publishing 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harvard Business Publishing?

Project Manager (15) , Intern (9) , Manager (8) , Director (6) , Associate Director (5) , Engagement Manager (5) , Project Specialist (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Editor (4) , Senior Strategic Relationship Manager (4) , Delivery Specialist (3) , Program Manager (3) , Project Service Specialist (3) , Relationship Manager (3) , Senior Engagement Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Harvard Business Publishing according to real employee reviews?

"People are smart and care a lot about their work, but don't take themselves too seriously" ((in 54 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 22 reviews)); "Manager is committed to your success, but hard to get a hold of at times." ((in 5 reviews)); "things move fast, change happens, great teams" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harvard Business Publishing according to real employee reviews?

"Starting base salary is too low" ((in 8 reviews)); "Growth opportunities are limited in the organization." ((in 6 reviews)); "Low pay, very slow to change, decision making takes forever, hard to move beyond what we’ve always done, limited resources." ((in 6 reviews)); "No career advancement" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harvard Business Publishing layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Harvard Business Publishing layoffs and their outlook for job security at Harvard Business Publishing in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Harvard Business Publishing locations?

Boston , Brighton , Watertown , New York , Tampa , Chicago , Florida , Miami , Allston , Framingham , Needham

Harvard Business Publishing reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(210 total reviews)

Ellen Desmarais and Sarah McConville

62% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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Harvard Business Publishing has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 210 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harvard Business Publishing employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

210 reviews

2.0

Feb 20, 2015

No room for growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, most of the people were nice, free parking. If you want to sound impressive to people as to where you work this place has a great title.

Cons

-Once you take a position here, it's likely you will never move on to anything else. The company does not seem to believe in promoting from within. The salary raises/increases are not great either. -This place seem to be like one big giant clique. It often felt like high school. If you were liked I guess that's a good thing, but if you were not one of the 'cool' kids then you often felt left out. It seemed very unprofessional. - People have been there a LONG time even if they aren't satisfied with their job. A few people who were in their 30's/40's said they hoped to retire here. That's not really how the world works today if you want to have a fresh organization with new ideas. HR is not very helpful, any manager I had was not particularly helpful when i asked questions about wanting to get more experience and grow my career

2.0

Jul 18, 2024

Exemplies some of the very worst leadership practices it purports to eradicate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At one time it was a mission-driven organization, where staff was rewarded for innovating in service of the mission and better client experience/outcomes; had a very familial environment

Cons

Over time with growth became totally bottom-line focused and cutthroat. Poor management with only nominal presence of values or mission. Real talent doesn't stick around long.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

1y

This is very disheartening to read. I hope that you were able to share more details as you departed so that we can learn more. If not or are willing to say more, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly as the head of HR at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. I would be grateful for the opportunity.

2.0

Jun 11, 2022

Opportunities for the "chosen". Insults and gaslighting for everyone else.

Lead developer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paycheck security. Note this is different from job security. My paycheck improved incrementally while my title remained the same and my work was continually devalued and my role made smaller and smaller. (My projects always succeeded, were always delivered on time, and I was generally viewed as competent and pleasant to work with.)

Cons

Toxic environment where poor behavior is swept under the rug. Senior management believe (and teach) that who you know is more important than what you know and how you do your work, so - as a previous post states - only favorites (always white, mostly men) are allowed opportunities or recognition. Aggressive punching down in private and in public is the norm. There are no objective standards for personnel. Everyone is afraid, and this too becomes the norm.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

3y

Thank you for the feedback you have provided. Given the efforts we have been taking to foster inclusivity and ensure that all employees feel that their voices are heard and they belong, it's disappointing and disturbing to hear that your employee experience does not align with the corporate culture. We never want any employee to feel they are working in a toxic environment. If you are willing to share, we would be interested in learning more. Please contact us at feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

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