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 26 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "things move fast, change happens, great teams" ((in 6 reviews)); "Manager is committed to your success, but hard to get a hold of at times." ((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 9 reviews)); "Low pay, very slow to change, decision making takes forever, hard to move beyond what we’ve always done, limited resources." ((in 7 reviews)); "Limited opportunities to connect with broader university experience or identity." ((in 5 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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (210 reviews)

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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

Aug 12, 2024

Left after 10 years

Corporate learning

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fabulous coworkers (smart, strategic, client focused)

Cons

Organization is profoundly dysfunctional and struggling to grow and compete. Turnover is high and engagement is incredibly low. Senior leaders are clueless. If you're looking for a fulfilling place to work, it likely won't be here.

1.0

Oct 16, 2021

Big Brand - Horrible Leadership

Relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brand some really good people great clients because of brand

Cons

Terrible Leaders. Arrogant culture with no innovation. No career advancement

Harvard Business Publishing Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We do agree that our people, our clients and our unique relationship with Harvard University and the Business School set us apart. As a professional development company, we strive to ensure that our leaders are the best they can be, as well as create an innovative culture where people feel safe to share their ideas and improvements. We are also currently working on career pathing plans so our employees can have more transparency on how to reach the next levels in their careers. We are disappointed to hear that you are not having a positive experience and would welcome any additional feedback for how we can improve in these areas. Please feel free to reach out to feedback@harvardbusiness.org to share your ideas.

2.0

Sep 29, 2023

Just Ok, cliquishness is an issue

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free parking, free copies of HBR. nice view. Some really great people and some not so great people.

Cons

Loss of Josh as acting CEO caused anguish. Poorly organized and siloed, slow to move, cliques formed that barred many from advancement if they weren't part of the "in" crowd.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

2y

We are disappointed to hear about your experience and acknowledge that changes in leadership can be very disruptive. We do our best to keep the lines of communication open and our practices transparent so that everyone feels heard and seen. As the head of HR, I am always willing to hear from our colleagues, past and present. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org if you'd like to share more. Thank you.

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