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?

"Good benefits and team feel" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Coworkers and my direct Boss were amazing and very helpful." ((in 5 reviews)); "Manager is committed to your success, but hard to get a hold of at times." ((in 5 reviews)); "life balance is great." ((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 7 reviews)); "Growth opportunities are limited in the organization." ((in 6 reviews)); "Starting base salary is too low" ((in 6 reviews)); "Very little career advancement; people tend to stay in roles for exceptionally long periods of time." ((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

Jun 23, 2023

Great place to work

Partner operations manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Early release on Fridays in the summer, lots of extra holidays/time off. Some of the most intelligent and talented people I've ever worked with.

Cons

Work can be a bit silo'ed. There's definitely a barrier between ExComm and the worker bees that wasn't always there.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for the feedback. We agree -- our teams are staffed with many incredible people! As a leadership team, we endeavor to communicate and connect in a variety of ways. It can be difficult to strike the right balance between frequency and overload, openness and discretion but we are always trying. I welcome even more specific feedback so we can be better. As your CHRO, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. I hope to hear from you.

1.0

May 10, 2023

Toxic Workplace

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company gave a sizeable bonus last year. Employees can leave work at 2:00 PM on Fridays in the summer as long as the remaining 3 hours are completed earlier in the week.

Cons

The caliber of leadership exhibited in an organization can vary greatly, ultimately influencing the work experience of each individual employee. This is quite true at HBP. Regrettably, I am situated in a part of the business that is characterized by an overarching culture of fear and manipulation.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

We are deeply concerned to hear about your experiences and encourage you to reach out so that we can hear more from you directly. As the Chief HR Officer, I assure you that your concerns will be addressed discreetly. My email is angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. I hope I will hear from you. Thank you, Angela

4.0

Apr 9, 2023

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Senior manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people; lots of learning and training opportunities reasonable work life balance

Cons

limited career growth opportunities; small and lean teams; resources are single threaded

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for your feedback. We agree -- our teams are staffed with many talented people! Regarding career growth opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out to your manager or HR for further discussion on how our Career Ladders can help you reach your professional and personal goals. With 20 paths to choose from, there are many permutations to success. As your CHRO, I would welcome the opportunity to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to me at angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. I hope to hear from you.

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