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vibrant discussion led by Professor Sadun. New Research on the Region January 2025 Teaching Material Knowledge Transfer: Toyota, NUMMI, and GM By: Willy Shih Teaching Plan for HBS Case No. 625-003. New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc.... View Details
- 24 Mar 2022
- Research & Ideas
Rituals at Work: Teams That Play Together Stay Together
that over time, rituals themselves become meaningful to us—a sense of ‘this is how we do things around here.’ And that meaning is then linked to find more meaning in the work that we do.” [iStockphoto/Diego Cerro Jimenez] Related reading from the Working View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 15 Feb 2022
- Book
When Working Harder Doesn’t Work, Time to Reinvent Your Career
Lawyers, financial professionals, doctors—these types of workers often expect their abilities to remain steady or grow with time. But Brooks points to data showing that’s not the case. In almost every high-skill profession, he finds,... View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
- 03 Oct 2022
- Research & Ideas
Why a Failed Startup Might Be Good for Your Career After All
over time, while non-founders maxed out around 10. Only 20 percent of workers reached level 20 or greater. Founders’ careers progress faster before founding. Even before founding a start-up, founders tend to attain more senior positions... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 18 Aug 2022
- Op-Ed
Your Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent
business leaders need to step up their game to attract and retain the top talent they need to remain competitive, productive, and cohesive to get through this tumultuous period. "Leaders must realize that their workers are their greatest... View Details
Keywords: by Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson
- 28 May 2024
- In Practice
Job Search Advice for a Tough Market: Think Broadly and Stay Flexible
is that the types of skills needed are constantly evolving, so many employers prefer workers with a strong foundation in a variety of skills. This allows them to learn quickly and adapt to whatever new skills are required of them. Country... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 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
- 16 Nov 2016
- Research & Ideas
Turning One Thousand Customers into One Million
Few companies in the past few years have rocketed to success faster than Uber, Airbnb, and Etsy, which together have transformed the way we hail a cab, plan a vacation, and shop for handmade gifts, respectively. In a previous HBS Working View Details
- 13 Oct 2015
- First Look
October 13, 2015
research. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=49810 October 2015 Journal of Labor Economics The Value of Bosses By: Lazear, Edward P., Kathryn L. Shaw, and Christopher Stanton Abstract—How and by how much do supervisors enhance View Details
- 07 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
How Teams Work: Lessons from the Pandemic
When COVID-19 first sent office employees home last year, many managers filled their teams’ calendars with online check-ins, drop-ins, and updates to make up for the loss of spontaneous interactions—often sinking morale and efficiency. View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 05 May 2022
- HBS Case
College Degrees: The Job Requirement Companies Seek, but Don't Really Need
Employers struggling to find workers during the current labor shortage might want to rethink their hiring criteria by taking a new look at job candidates who lack college degrees. American employers have routinely defaulted to requiring... View Details
Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald
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Research Services - Faculty & Research
Research Services 2ms Harvard Business School (HBS) provides unparalleled faculty support to facilitate the creation of enduring knowledge that shapes both business practice and pedagogy. HBS is distinct in that it funds almost all its... View Details
- 31 Jan 2022
- Research & Ideas
Where Can Digital Transformation Take You? Insights from 1,700 Leaders
come from different sources, or they must share decision-making with employees—or both. Workers increasingly resist one-way, top-down communication and commands; they expect to be heard and to help develop their organizations’ plans and... View Details
- 21 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 21, 2018
increased biosimilar penetration. Our estimates can inform ongoing policy discussions. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54886 forthcoming Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Fluid Teams and View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 24 Jan 2023
- Research & Ideas
Passion at Work Is a Good Thing—But Only If Bosses Know How to Manage It
work actually means, which could lead to unhappy workers and frustrated managers. “As an organization, it’s not enough to just hire people for passion. Leaders also need to learn how to manage for passion.” An analysis of 200 million job... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 17 Jan 2023
- In Practice
8 Trends to Watch in 2023
As 2023 begins, businesses and employees face an uncertain economy and labor market, as the twin dilemmas of inflation and interest rates weigh on forecasts. Harvard Business School faculty share the top trends that they believe will shape the workplace and markets... View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
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Engaged with field work in East Africa, South Asia, and in several large hybrid organizations in the United States, Professor Whillans places a focus on exploring questions with strong theoretical motivation in the social psychological literature and relevant... View Details
- 05 Dec 2023
- Research & Ideas
Are Virtual Tours Still Worth It in Real Estate? Evidence from 75,000 Home Sales
you’re an agent or a virtual-tour creator, temper your clients’ expectations and highlight potential benefits, like their ability to reduce showings with unlikely buyers. You Might Also Like: When Glasses Land the Gig: Employers Still Choose View Details
- 11 Mar 2014
- First Look
First Look: March 11
as those in group practice. Peer interaction is important for professional learning and quality care. Working Papers Return Migration and Geography of Innovation in MNEs: A Natural Experiment of On-the-Job Learning of Knowledge... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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Layne 24 Oct 2024 With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support Re: Joseph B. Fuller More Working Knowledge Articles Harvard Business Publishing May 14, 2024 Article One Way... View Details