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- 01 Mar 2003
- News
Waxing Philosophical
As he turned over company operations to his children last winter, it was a time for reflection for Samuel Johnson (MBA ’52), chairman emeritus of SC Johnson, one of the country’s oldest and largest family-owned firms, with $9 billion in... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
Embrace the Corona-Blur
Edited by Julia Hanna and Jen McFarland Flint; illustrations by Rose Wong In the “before times,” work stress was something that could be compartmentalized. You left your office at the end of the day and put miles between you and your... View Details
- 01 Sep 2012
- News
Curb Your Smartphone Habit
raised to succeed on our own and rewarded for that. Taking time off—and worse yet, asking for help to make that possible—often is seen as a sign of weakness. So people get stressed out when the goal requires... View Details
- 17 Mar 2017
- News
Schwarzman on Blackstone and the Value of an MBA
interview with Poets & Quants, Schwarzman talks about: The team-oriented culture at Blackstone: “We’re not looking for people who want to create more stress with people around them”; The value of an MBA education: “It’s a wonderful... View Details
- 31 Jan 2024
- Blog Post
Career Advice from the Guests of the HBS Climate Rising Podcast
climate change, which can be both overwhelming but also incredibly exciting. Many Climate Rising guests stressed the importance of finding a career you enjoy, and seeking roles that align with both your passions and your strengths. Erin... View Details
- 09 Nov 2016
- News
The Seeds of Learning
“I think that kids these days are spending way too much time taking tests and doing rote memorization when they need to be outside and learning from experience. It reduces stress and improves behavior; it... View Details
- Portrait Project
Sam Li
probably take me three minutes, but for Michael, it was like taking a stressful exam. What is a password security question? What is PayPal? It was too much. Computer technology disrupted his life without providing much benefit. We... View Details
- 01 Mar 2005
- News
Dean’s Conference Call Spotlights HBS Global Initiative
barriers of distance, cost, and time in pursuing research and course development projects,” said Clark. Asked why HBS opted to open stand-alone research centers rather than partner with foreign universities, Clark explained that... View Details
- 01 Sep 2012
- News
Ideas in Action
businesses should set aside time to ask themselves what widely held assumptions—in their lives, organization, or industry—they might benefit from challenging or discarding. “The impact of this simple exercise,” he says, “can be... View Details
- Portrait Project
Amanda Yang
Doctors found a tumor in my airway during my first year at HBS. I had heard horrifying stories that happened to others during school. But this time it was me—I was the protagonist. Life hit me when I thought I had been at the peak of the... View Details
- 21 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
Fighting the COVID Blues: Advice from Business Research
shows. We need to remember to set work aside and make time to connect in meaningful ways with family and friends, says Whillans, whose partner’s stressful work as an emergency room physician is a daily... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman and Danielle Kost
- 03 Dec 2020
- Blog Post
The HBS Show Must Go On
not expect to have the opportunity to continue my passion for the performing arts when I arrived at HBS. However, time and time again, I have been proven wrong. There are multiple performing organizations... View Details
- 29 Nov 2017
- Blog Post
HBS, A Dream and Trey: How HBS Helped Me Launch My Social Enterprise
really stressful time in my life.I know what you might be thinking. Full scholarship offers and lots of people showering you with attention? I would’ve killed to be in that situation. You’re absolutely right... View Details
- 01 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Virtual Internship
Development has gathered best practices from companies who crafted remote internships for the first time in 2020, and those who have managed virtual teams for years. Using these strategies and tools will help set your company up for an... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 20 Jul 2016
- Research & Ideas
Airplane Design Brings Out the Class Warfare in Us All
sensitive to hierarchy, and research shows that feeling low status can make people feel stressed and angry” “People are exquisitely sensitive to hierarchy, and research shows that feeling low status can make people feel View Details
- 26 Mar 2020
- Blog Post
Make Work from Home Work For You (And Your Team)
had to communicate your schedule well in advance, now everyone has shared calendars. If you don’t, this is the time to start so colleagues can have insight into each other’s days,” says Stephan. Technology tools like shared calendars,... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 18 Mar 2020
- Blog Post
Make Work from Home Work For You (And Your Team)
had to communicate your schedule well in advance, now everyone has shared calendars. If you don’t, this is the time to start so colleagues can have insight into each other’s days,” says Stephan. Technology tools like shared calendars,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2015
- News
Ask the Expert: Inside the Fed
factors matter for the Fed’s outlook on spending, employment, and inflation, I would imagine that they could influence the timing and pace of the Fed’s interest rate policies. Let me stress that within the... View Details
- 06 Aug 2020
- Research & Ideas
Who Will Give You the Best Professional Guidance?
guidance is needed or to make introductions to customers, prospective partners, or job candidates. Advisers may also mentor junior members of a team when you lack the funds or time to hire in an experienced leader. Advisers are usually... View Details
Keywords: by Julia B. Austin
- 23 Sep 2019
- Blog Post
Distressed Employees? Try Resilience Training
times more likely to experience work-related problems than employees with chronic physical illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. So why do many companies fail to help their workers battle mental health disorders? “There’s a silence... View Details
Keywords: All Industries