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 work/life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 24 reviews)); "things move fast, change happens, great teams" ((in 6 reviews)); "Manager is committed to your success, but hard to get a hold of at times." ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible work from home as needed." ((in 3 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 8 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)); "Limited opportunities to connect with broader university experience or identity." ((in 5 reviews)); "Very little career advancement; people tend to stay in roles for exceptionally long periods of time." ((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

Feb 8, 2024

Amazing Culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Learning Opportunities -People -Culture -Intellectual organization -Global Exposure and a lot of independent authority

Cons

-Pay is not on very High side and could be better

Harvard Business Publishing Response

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.

1.0

Jul 26, 2022

All depends on which team you join, the money will be less everywhere

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1- Culture, though it depends on which team, and BU you join 2- Security of job

Cons

1- Client facing roles are underpaid and stressful 2- Growth is slow- professionally and financially 3- Slow to innovate 4- Unclear career plans

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have been conservative regarding innovation. Our efforts over the past year have been more progressive and we believe this will continue. In considering the employee experience, we make every effort to ensure that our total compensation package, which includes base and bonus programs, is competitive. We have recently designed and implemented a new career pathing structure and development system which should provide more clarity on career growth options and how to achieve them. If you have any additional feedback or specific recommendations that you’d like to share, please reach out to us at feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

2.0

Jul 3, 2026

Great Eco-System but poorly managed

Senior strategic relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great eco-system, content and offering

Cons

Lack of business acumen No future strategic planning, company operates on weekly/monthly targets. no long play strategy focuing on immediate revenue rather devloping partnership that will grow in the future.

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