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 53 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Coworkers and my direct Boss were amazing and very helpful." ((in 6 reviews)); "free parking, free copies of HBR." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Management is completely in love with themselves and hold themselves in high regard" ((in 10 reviews)); "Low pay, very slow to change, decision making takes forever, hard to move beyond what we’ve always done, limited resources." ((in 8 reviews)); "Starting base salary is too low" ((in 6 reviews)); "Limited opportunities to connect with broader university experience or identity." ((in 5 reviews)); "No career advancement" ((in 4 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

5.0

Jul 26, 2024

A Great Place to Work At

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- People are incredibly smart, driven, ambitious, and friendly; lots of employees have been here a long time, which is telling! - Transparency across the company has improved over the years - The company's contributions to employee benefits are significant - Work/life balance is encouraged; mental health days and programs are encouraged; EBRGs are encouraged - Strides have been made to improve pay equity and minority representation across the company - Leadership cares about employees

Cons

The pay is not always competitive, but they make up for it with perks and benefits.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

It is also gratifying to see a review like this! Equally, we appreciate the feedback to continue our practice of transparency -- we are committed to doing so. In regard to compensation at HBP, as you note, 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. If you have concerns about any element of your compensation, please raise them with your manager or a member of our Compensation & Benefits team. As your head of HR, I can also be reached at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. We are willing to engage on any subject and here to support you.

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

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.

5.0

Jul 2, 2024

Super smart people

Content reviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sure, it's Harvard, but I wasn't sure publishing would be up to the brand. It is.

Cons

I have no clue when I will get work from them.

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