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

Harvard Business Publishing reviews

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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Reviews by job title

211 reviews

1.0

Nov 18, 2018

Toxic culture and incompetent management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The benefit package is positive

Cons

- A toxic environment: The culture is one where employees are generally focused on cruising, protecting themselves and not taking risks to innovate/improve the business. The culture is a high school clique at times. - Inept management: Some sr managers have been promoted simply because they have been at the company for years, but they may lack basic professionalism and management/leadership skills.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It's concerning to hear you had such a negative experience as we strive to be an organization that is respectful, inclusive, and open to new ideas. Several factors and discussions go into the promotion of employees. We know it can take time for new managers to adjust to their new management responsibility. If you would like to provide us with more feedback that may assist us in developing our managers, please reach out to us at feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

1.0

Feb 8, 2024

Agile practice is toxic and conducts business that way

Agile project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you get a good team like HR or publishing you will get better opportunities. Do not apply for agile practice or product operations Ebrg groups are trying to change things but old mentalities are still the driving force. Healthcare plan is good but dental is expensive While there is a performance pay, unfortunately senior employees incorporate favorites and beat the system

Cons

Some teams and individuals are very unsafe to work with. They will threaten you on the job and make it clear that they can get you kicked out because they have seniority over your employment. Promotion is completely based on how long you can survive on the job. It's a constant survival mode Agile practice 's mission is providing psychologically safe environment but if disagree with a agile lead they make your life miserable Competence is a popularity event where diversity is not just not entertained but also let down. On numerous occasions my accent was brought up as a issue. Pay is also based on seniority and not performance. Senior staffers basically use the"goal based structure" to fake higher pay for their biased beneficiaries. ADA benefits are distributed unevenly and senior staffers reap benefits by making claims and using politics Mistreatment of newer staff is commonplace and considered acceptable therefore EBRGs as a band aid solution doesn't work.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all reviews seriously and use them as an opportunity to reflect on our practices and make improvements where necessary. I am saddened that your experience has prompted you to leave a 1-star review; please continue to avail yourself of our internal channels so we can work together to address your concerns. What you describe is not the HBP we are building, nor is it one I recognize. Please reach out to me angela.cheng-cimini@harvardbusiness.org. The executive team and I are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and will continue to strive towards that goal. Thank you.

1.0

May 10, 2023

Toxic Workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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

3y

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

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