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Harvard Business Publishing

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Harvard Business Publishing reviews

3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(211 total reviews)
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Ellen Desmarais and Sarah McConville

52% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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
4.0
Feb 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

✅ Hands-on Production Experience – Operated cameras, lighting, teleprompters, and sound equipment. ✅ Post-Production Skills – Managed stock footage, music, voiceovers, and asset preparation. ✅ Project Coordination – Scheduled shoots, tracked budgets, and managed vendor relations. ✅ Collaboration & Networking – Worked with actors, casting agencies, and cross-functional teams. ✅ Agile & Jira Proficiency – Streamlined workflows in a fast-paced production environment. ✅ Efficiency & Organization – Ensured smooth production, reviewed transcripts, and optimized time management.

Cons

❌ Fast-Paced & High Pressure – Tight deadlines and last-minute changes required quick problem-solving. ❌ Repetitive Tasks – Some administrative work, like tracking invoices and scheduling, felt monotonous. ❌ Limited Creative Input – Focus was more on logistics and execution rather than creative decision-making. ❌ Long & Unpredictable Hours – Shoots and post-production tasks sometimes extended beyond regular hours. ❌ Cross-Departmental Challenges – Coordinating with multiple teams could slow down approvals and workflows. ❌ Budget Constraints – Limited resources sometimes restricted production quality or efficiency. Would you like me to refine this list for a specific purpose, like an exit interview or career reflection?

1.0
Feb 8, 2025

Basic Pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice employees; location is good, free pies and ice cream sundae bars when you leave a GD Review. Front line employees do all the work, solve the problems and do not get paid enough for the level of accountability in the day/day job.

Cons

siloed company, competing interest, confused on GTM strategy, lacks leadership vision, biased leadership, not all employees or depts are treated fairly, bully leaders who go after employees - systemic with no accountability, Zero advancements, so get comfortable in your job, high burn out and clients are not longer impressed with the Harvard name and are going with disruptors in the space. Egotistical leadership, self promoting and will take your ideas and promote it like it was theirs behind closed doors. Put all ideas in an email to create a trail.

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