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 (16) , 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 55 reviews)); "Good benefits and team feel" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 22 reviews)); "The pay is good." ((in 7 reviews)); "things move fast, change happens, great teams" ((in 6 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)); "Starting base salary is too low" ((in 7 reviews)); "Growth opportunities are limited in the organization." ((in 6 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 , Allston , Chicago , Florida , Miami , Framingham , Needham

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3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(212 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 212 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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212 reviews

3.0

Feb 18, 2022

Is it worth it

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and product but poor management

Cons

The management team needs to be changed

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that the management concepts we publish are not being practiced in your area. We would appreciate more detail if you feel comfortable sharing it, as it is important that we take action to facilitate change. You can send additional information to feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

2.0

Feb 5, 2022

Racist Organization

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and work life balance

Cons

95%+ employees are white. Extremely racist executive leadership in software engineering. Old white Irish mob culture. Color of your skin and gender determines your growth in software engineering. The company is advertising itself as a black equity employer whereas there are no black employees. Stay away if you are not white and Irish.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that you did not have a positive experience during your tenure. We cannot disagree that the organization is not as diverse as it should or needs to be. That said, we are fully committed to increasing racial diversity and equitable representation, as well as a fully inclusive culture. We are taking significant action to make change. And while dramatic change will not occur overnight, we are making process and are seeing an impact.

5.0

Dec 17, 2021

Great experience so far

Principal learning partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My first 90 days at Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) has been a fabulous experience so far. HBP is invested in its mission, and in ensuring its people are provided with the tools, processes, and training to carry out the work that helps our clients lead their own companies well. My onboarding plan -- both at a corporate and function level -- has been well organized, thorough, and effective. In addition, efforts are made across the organization to ensure all employees feel connected to the HBP community; the new CRHO is partnering with leadership to address some past issues and progress is apparent in the short time I've been here; and HBP is investing heavily in diversity, equity, and inclusion from a variety of angles.

Cons

My part of the organization feels a bit siloed at times but I think this is a cultural product of a previous structure. I believe efforts are being made to shift this.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that your experience to date has been fabulous, as we put significant effort and energy into the employee experience. We are confident that your experience will just keep getting better and better and you build deeper connections with our clients and colleagues. If you have any other feedback you would like to share, send an email to feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

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