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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harvard Business Publishing?

43% of Harvard Business Publishing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harvard Business Publishing 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harvard Business Publishing?

Project Manager (15) , Intern (9) , Manager (9) , 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 57 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 23 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?

"Low pay, very slow to change, decision making takes forever, hard to move beyond what we’ve always done, limited resources." ((in 7 reviews)); "Starting base salary is too low" ((in 7 reviews)); "Growth opportunities are limited in the organization." ((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

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3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(211 total reviews)

Ellen Desmarais and Sarah McConville

52% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

Harvard Business Publishing has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 211 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).

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211 reviews

4.0

Nov 18, 2024

Friendly culture, slow to change

Director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really smart, wise, helpful employees, & helpful friendly culture, generous benefits, lots of flexibility.

Cons

Low pay, very slow to change, decision making takes forever, hard to move beyond what we’ve always done, limited resources. Very limited career opportunities.

3.0

Nov 13, 2024

Good place to work

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

smart people and great brand

Cons

low pay, minimal career opportunities

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Harvard Business Publishing's philosophy is to provide a complete package that rewards values-aligned behaviors, pays for performance, and is market competitive. We routinely audit our program to assure it. Equally, our career pathing system is designed to facilitate your internal mobility. If you have concerns about your compensation or professional development, please raise them with your manager or a member of the HR team. As your CHRO I can also be reached at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. We are willing to engage on any subject and here to support you.

4.0

Sep 21, 2024

Technical Customer Service Specialist

Technical customer service specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and work from home

Cons

Not a lot of upward mobility

Harvard Business Publishing Response

HBP's career pathing system is designed to facilitate your internal mobility. We encourage you to discuss your professional aspirations with your manager or consult with a member of HR for guidance. As your head of HR, I am also available to speak and willing to engage on any subject of concern to you. I can be reached at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org,

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