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 (8) , 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 57 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 23 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))

What are the cons of working at Harvard Business Publishing according to real employee 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)); "Growth opportunities are limited in the organization." ((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

Harvard Business Publishing reviews

3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(210 total reviews)

Ellen Desmarais and Sarah McConville

52% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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Harvard Business Publishing has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 210 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).

Reviews by job title

210 reviews

3.0

Dec 11, 2012

Great people, messed up structure

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are talented, generous, and driven.

Cons

The company's structure and direction is confusing, at best

4.0

Jul 26, 2012

Good Place to Work, But Needs Some Tweaking

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work life in some instances, company-wide early dismissal during the summer, most teams are very helpful & friendly, company lounge & cafeteria, free parking, mall and gym nearby, free shuttle service to and from Harvard Square

Cons

Assistants are not recognized as well as they should be, HR leadership is not responsive, educational support is not as intensive as one would expect, carries too many contract employees for extended periods of time

2.0

Apr 27, 2012

Very little advancement potential; extremely political

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on the group, you get to work with very smart people. Work/life balance is good. Benefits are good. Operates like a for-profit in the non-profit space. Access to Harvard University resources and backing. Good brand to work with and have on your resume.

Cons

Very little career advancement; people tend to stay in roles for exceptionally long periods of time. Extremely political environment. Lots of constant change. Pay is not the best - depends on the hiring manager, but tries to get away with "non-profit" status.

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