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- 01 Oct 2012
- Research & Ideas
Better by the Bundle?
scenario where such a bundle was not offered. Total hardware sales were higher by approximately 100,000 units when bundles were offered. Much more surprising, the sales of software video games jumped by over... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 15 Apr 2024
- Book
Struggling With a Big Management Decision? Start by Asking What Really Matters
cut through all the questions that inevitably run through their heads so they can instinctively choose the right path. The best way to tackle a tough call: Start by defining on a personal level what is right, says Harvard Business School... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 10 Aug 2016
- Research & Ideas
Prospective Students Steer Clear of Schools Rocked by Scandal
after the incident was well documented—but this is just one school. To get a feel for how bad publicity affects applications on a broader scale, the researchers studied 124 public scandals at the top 100 universities in the United States, as ranked View Details
- 17 May 2017
- Research & Ideas
Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews
Minority job applicants are “whitening” their resumes by deleting references to their race with the hope of boosting their shot at jobs, and research shows the strategy is paying off. In fact, companies are more than twice as likely to... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 11 Sep 2017
- Research & Ideas
Why Employers Favor Men
men perform better on average at certain tasks, according to the research paper When Gender Discrimination Is Not About Gender. The paper was written by Katherine B. Coffman and Christine L. Exley, both assistant professors at Harvard... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 30 Sep 2019
- Book
6 Steps to Building a Better Workplace for Black Employees
Black Experience, co-edited by Mayo, University of Virginia Professor Laura Morgan Roberts, who is a visiting scholar at HBS, and David A. Thomas, president of Morehouse College and a former professor at HBS. “These African American... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 04 Mar 2020
- Research & Ideas
How Schmoozing with the Boss Helps Men Get Promoted
that bring more women into the social fold. That would give all workers an equal shot at the informal face time that can impact their careers. “Just being aware of this issue is step one for both employees and organizations,” Cullen says. About the Author View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 26 Sep 2023
- Book
Digital Strategy: A Handbook for Managing a Moving Target
While most companies have embarked on some sort of digital transformation, many leaders still feel overwhelmed by the challenges of doing digital right. The new Research Handbook on Digital Strategy not only takes stock of current digital... View Details
- 27 Jun 2019
- Research & Ideas
Rituals Strengthen Couples. Here’s Why They’re Good for Business, Too
rituals are one underutilized tool for enhancing people's emotional experiences," Norton says. "And our research shows that when people do spend money on rituals, especially with their partners, they consider it both money and time well-spent." View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 03 May 2017
- Book
The Clear Connection Between Slavery and American Capitalism
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 20 Aug 2020
- Book
From the Plow to the Pill: How Technology Shapes Our Lives
and we want to ensure that some of our most talented young people are inspired to build careers in the fields of science and technology. We need science quite desperately right now—and we need to steer it toward the world’s most urgent concerns. About the Author View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
Hard Work Isn't Enough: How to Find Your Edge
strategies to give it headwinds and tailwinds,” she says. “That’s when you’re unstoppable.” About the Author Dina Gerdeman is senior writer at Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. HBS Digital Media... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Jul 2020
- Book
Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity
Gerdeman is a senior writer at Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. [Image: PeopleImages] Does reflection help you? Share your insights below. Book Excerpt Mosaic Reflection By Joseph Badaracco The... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Sep 2018
- Research & Ideas
Religion in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know
leaders need to start preparing clear answers. After all, the number of religious discrimination complaints has increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years, and settlement amounts have more than doubled, according to data... View Details
- 22 Jun 2022
- Book
Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path
counselors." In this interview, Butler discusses his new book, The Four Elements: Finding Right Livelihood in the 21st Century, which outlines four key dimensions that can help people navigate career transitions: Identity, Community, Necessity, and Horizon. View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 08 Nov 2017
- Research & Ideas
Handgun Waiting Periods Prevent Hundreds of Homicides Each Year
iStockPhoto State laws that require people to wait a few days before purchasing firearms reduce gun-related homicides by 17 percent, new research shows. Waiting periods saved 750 lives per year in the 17 states that had such policies in... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 26 Aug 2019
- Research & Ideas
Lipstick Tips: How Influencers Are Making Over Beauty Marketing
attract your audience, be deliberate about how you showcase your products on different channels, and make sure the people who represent your company will be seen as authentic, trusted voices of the image you want to present.” About the Author View Details
- 08 Mar 2021
- In Practice
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?
A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman