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?

"Benefits are good." ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "things move fast, change happens, great teams" ((in 5 reviews)); "Manager is committed to your success, but hard to get a hold of at times." ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible work from home as needed." ((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 11 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)); "Limited opportunities to connect with broader university experience or identity." ((in 5 reviews)); "Less growth opportunities available currently" ((in 3 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

5.0

Apr 29, 2019

Amazing workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparency, flat organization, global exposure, huge brand name, detail to high-quality, very talented team

Cons

Little old school, career growth is at slow pace, Increment % is also at slow rate

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are happy to hear that you are engaged by many of our key differentiators, including brand, high degree of transparency, and quality. Due to the nature of the business and organizational structure, traditional vertical mobility can be limited in some areas. That said, we support professional growth through increased responsibilities within one's role and encourage employees to pursue career growth outside of their unit by applying for positions in other areas of the organization. If you’d like to share any additional feedback please reach out to us at feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

5.0

Apr 29, 2019

Inspiring Workplace

Senior engagement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with fantastic colleagues, best of clients and thought leaders globally

Cons

No Cons of working at HBP

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you continue to have a fantastic employee experience after 10+ years. We hope it continues for another 10+ years! If you have any other feedback you would like to share, send an email to feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

4.0

Apr 29, 2019

Always changing and learning

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Corporate Learning part of the business is dynamic, with interesting clients and solutions. Our work makes an impact. The business is growing, with new offerings, processes and ways of working better. Always interesting and evolving.

Cons

Have to be adaptable to the continuous change and take initiative to find info you need to do the job well.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you continue to have a fantastic employee experience after 10+ years. We agree that change can be both difficult and exciting. We encourage you to remain resilient and adapt so that you can support HBP as it evolves. If you have any other feedback you would like to share, send an email to feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

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