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

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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

May 1, 2019

Fantastic culture, team and integrity

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of autonomy, fantastic brand and inspiring colleagues across multiple markets. Growth mindset and innovation at the core.

Cons

I don’t see this as a con necessarily, but with all SME sized company’s one needs to wear many hats simultaneously.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for your feedback. Your comments regarding the company size and is insightful. Employees here wear many hats which can be both challenging as well as exciting, as it provides new opportunities. If you have additional feedback, email feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

5.0

Apr 30, 2019

A great company to work for

Sales account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The onbaording process is brilliant and it gives you the best possible chance to succeed in your role. Once the onboarding is complete there are regular training and skills development opportuntities to help in your job role, your understanding of the wider company and to enhance your overall job skills. It's a happy place to work, people seem very positive and there's a big community feel. There's a huge degree of pride in working here, everyone is driven to produce their best work to represent the brand and there are some very talented and intersting people. You do feel part of something and it's no wonder that most people you meet have been here a long time.

Cons

None to report so far. I think I made the right decision in joining HBP and I hope to be working here a long time.

Harvard Business Publishing Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a great experience so far, and that our onboarding process and senior management have had a positive impact. If you have any other feedback you would like to share, please send an email to feedback@harvardbusiness.org.

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.

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