Workplace Culture - Publications - Faculty & Research

08 Jul 2015
What Do You Think?

Do Americans Work Too Much and Think About Work Too Little?

colleagues on the Harvard Business School faculty, legendary teacher and thinker Tony Athos. In an organization with a culture of long hours and FILO (first in last out) norms (borrowing from David Physick's comment), Tony liked to sit... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Financial Services

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2023 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity

"Crown Act II" & "How to Win the Culture War" Panel: Humanizing Institutions Rosabeth Moss Kanter presents "Toward Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Leading High-Impact Change" Caroline Shenaz Hossein presents "Radical love in... View Details

08 Sep 2020
Sharpening Your Skills

Capitalism Works Better When I Can See What You're Doing

sales. Knowing What Your Boss Earns Can Make You Work Harder Learning what your co-worker earns can make you less productive, but knowing your manager's paycheck can motivate you to work harder. The Surprising Benefits of OversharingIn a social media View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Recruiting

Read the articles below for more resources on how to tackle unconscious bias in your recruiting process and in the workplace. How to Reduce Personal Bias When Hiring The Most Creative Teams Have a Specific Type of Cultural Diversity 6... View Details

02 Aug 2021
Blog Post

Uncovering the Virtual Advantage at Humana

path forward was clear. Interns would be joining the company that summer as planned, and while recruiting had wrapped up, there could even be room for more. The Flexible Culture at Humana The path forward at Humana would be a virtual... View Details

Keywords: Health Care; Health-Related Services

07 Nov 2006
First Look

First Look: November 7, 2006

theory on this important workplace behavior. Findings also suggest a profoundly asymmetrical relation between the intrapersonal motivations for and against speaking up, leading to a novel theoretical explanation for the prevalence of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

22 Feb 2022
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Case Study: Welcome Aboard

culture that’s best cultivated in person, as well as the kind of collaboration that’s unlocked when people gather around a whiteboard with their best ideas. Even so, there are continued uncertainties around the pandemic and what the... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

17 Aug 2010
First Look

First Look: August 17

discriminant validity from voice-related individual and organizational factors and their incremental predictive validity on workplace silence. Collectively, the results from the four studies indicate the prevalence of implicit voice... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Fostering Candor in Teams and Organizations - Recruiting

benefits, and compensation to name just a few. Yet there is another element that may be more difficult to explain on paper but is just as critical: organizational culture. There are many different ways organizational culture can be... View Details

23 Apr 2019
Blog Post

HBS Shares Their Favorite Books for HR Leaders

a culture that provides excellent service, as well as attracts and retains talent that will embody what your company represents. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

29 May 2014
Research & Ideas

Research Symposium 2014

intrusive, and negative." That wariness is costly, because feedback from the front lines is often vital to improving business practices and safety measures. With that in mind, Edmondson discussed how to foster a workplace View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Accounting; Health

01 Oct 1997
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Benaree Wiley

father taught us we should make a contribution in some way and that responsibility comes along with success." At The Partnership since 1991, Wiley leads an organization that helps minorities gain access to the city's corporate power structure and encourages them to... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner

25 Feb 2020
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Action Plan: Just Breathe

executives would find out that I was meditating,” Burton admits. Today, he wants everyone to know about the workplace benefits of meditation and other stress-management techniques. Six years ago, Burton founded Whil, a digital training... View Details

Keywords: April White

02 Jun 2023
Blog Post

Cassidy Wald Wins Dean's Award for Service to the School and Society

national nonprofit focused on improving the educational experiences and outcomes of neurodiverse youth, and later helped to found a disability affinity group at Bain Consulting. At HBS, she again saw opportunities for cultural and... View Details

25 Feb 2020
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The Past Informs the Future of Work

related to growth and efficiency. In a variety of case studies, students in the MBA elective Managing the Future of Work consider technological trends reshaping today’s workplace and actions business leaders can take. In particular, cases... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie; Telecommunications; Information

01 Mar 2023
News

Fostering a Supportive Community

culture was familiar, especially for someone coming from a low-income background. Students like him, as well as those who were the first in their families to attend college, often face unique challenges in adjusting to academic,... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Mele

20 Mar 2025
Blog Post

IFC India 2025: Illuminating India’s Solar Future: Reflections on Tata Solar Manufacturing Plant Visit

capacity. Cultural and Organizational Observations During our visit, we participated in a tree plantation and garlanding ceremony organized by Tata Solar, led by Prof. Gandhi and the renewables team. This event underscored the company’s... View Details

31 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Bring your authentic self to work: Advice from HBS alumni

Mentors can also be found within your organization. “I was introduced to older LGBTQ+ employees at the firm,” shared John Davis (MBA 2020). “Being exposed to these individuals made it easier for me to live my life authentically at the View Details