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02 Nov 2022
News

Strong Finish

Heela Yang and Alicia Sontag Four years after its launch in 2015, the Brazilian-inspired beauty brand Sol de Janeiro was already profitable; its skin-tightening Bum Bum Cream had been Sephora’s top-selling skin care product for three... View Details

09 Mar 2022
Research & Ideas

War in Ukraine: Soaring Gas Prices and the Return of Stagflation?

another, the biggest effect of the sanctions will be experienced by Russian citizens. They are the ones who will experience the economic stagnation. They are the ones who don’t have access to some of their money. We want to be careful not... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman; Energy

10 Oct 2023
Blog Post

Policy Drivers for Environmental Justice: What Businesses Need to Know

communities, combatting climate change and preparing for its effects “across rural, urban, and Tribal areas.”[8] Constellation Energy discusses their EJ policy in the same way, with strong focus on improving equity, reducing impacts on vulnerable populations, and... View Details

08 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

How Centuries of Restrictions on Women Shed Light on Today's Abortion Debate

“Restricting women’s access to this important health care seems to be a means, at least partly, to disincentivize them from being promiscuous.” “The gender gaps in labor market participation,... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin

01 Dec 2019
News

Bridging the Gap

County Schools (FRI). An initiative now in its second year, FRIs offer high school students the opportunity to complete standard high school curricular requirements while gaining access to hands-on experience and accreditation opportunities in fields that include... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustration by Josh Cochran; photographed by Melissa Golden; cross sector collaboration; local government; nonprofits; education; leadership; Administration of Economic Programs; Government

29 Jul 2022
Research & Ideas

Will Demand for Women Executives Finally Shrink the Gender Pay Gap?

especially within traditionally male-dominated industries and job functions, women moving to new firms help shrink the gender pay gap. "Although we’re seeing progress for some, compensation remains far from equitable overall." How much a... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

24 Feb 2021
News

"Moderna" Case Discussion with CEO Stéphane Bancel

Blog

Eight Steps to Board Success for Female Executives

current with industry trends and connected with other executives and directors who are wrestling with similar problems. That's why your professional network is so important to your role as a board member—your network is part of what you... View Details

2018
Working Paper

Sustainability and Green Business in Latin America During Globalization Waves

By: Geoffrey Jones

This working paper examines the impact of modern business enterprise on the natural environment of Latin America during the globalization waves between the 19th century and the present day. It argues that although global capitalism created much wealth for the region,... View Details

Keywords: Globalization; Natural Environment; Outcome or Result; Business History; Pollutants; Environmental Sustainability; Green Technology Industry; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry; Tourism Industry; Latin America

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Portrait Project

Jeff Barkas

Then, we noticed a change. We heard about my grandma’s lost car keys, and we learned of my grandpa’s missed doctor appointments. Their health rapidly declined, and my family scrambled to care for them and... View Details

06 Oct 2020
Sharpening Your Skills

18 Tips Managers Can Use to Lead Through COVID's Rising Waters

firms do not have a succession plan. Maintaining best practices around physical and mental health is not a luxury or a frill, but an essential aspect of risk management. CEOs and top management need to prioritize taking View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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McCollum Center | About

careful attention paid to sustainability and environmental concerns. About the Name Margaret & Leonard McCollum Construction of the McCollum Center was made possible by a 1967 gift from Margaret W. and Leonard F. McCollum, the Continental... View Details

23 Mar 2022
Blog Post

Learning Curve: The Brother-and-Sister Team Behind a New Edtech Nonprofit

cares that provide nutrition, health care, and educational support for mothers and young children—represent a particularly rich target. Rocket is currently working with the Ministry of Women and Child... View Details

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ICIC - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC About Michael Porter About Michael Porter A Letter from Michael Porter Biography The Essential Porter Honors & Awards Affiliated Organizations & Institutions VBHCD Initiative Affiliated Organizations... Affiliated Organizations & Institutions ICHOM VBHCD... View Details

09 May 2017
First Look

New Research and Ideas, May 9

a sovereign default may affect the economy. 2017 Green Capitalism? Business and the Environment in the Twentieth Century Entrepreneurship, Policy, and the Geography of Wind Energy By: Jones, G. Abstract—This study examines the geography of the global wind energy View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Oct 2021
News

From Scholarship to Life-Saving Impact

Nora Rabah (MS/MBA 2022), who emigrated to the United States as a child, remembers the hardship of growing up without health care and wants to make drugs for children with rare diseases more accessible and... View Details

Profile

Prineeta Kulkarni

interfered with survival, but also with how patients integrated into their communities." After graduation, she took a position with a boutique consulting firm, L.E.K. Consulting, that concentrated on a portfolio of life science, pharma, and View Details

Keywords: Healthcare/Biotech; Nonprofit/Government/Education

23 Nov 2021
Research & Ideas

The Vinyl Renaissance: Take Those Old Records Off the Shelf

cassettes or digital content. My fear is that the growth of the industry is going to be limited by capacity. Gazette: Why do a few older technologies, like vinyl, fountain pens, and mechanical watches, enjoy a renaissance while most do... View Details

Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Music

09 Jun 2022
HBS Case

From Truck Driver to Manager: US Foods’ Novel Approach to Staff Shortages

back and shifted its staff, furloughing some employees and placing others in temporary jobs in other industries until the company needed them back. For example, the company had created a role that it calls “restaurant operations... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

01 Jun 2024
News

Again and Again

Edited by Jen McFarland Flint; Illustrations by Jason Holley Whenever he’s presenting to a large audience, Professor Michael Norton likes to pose this question to the crowd: After you get up in the morning, do you brush your teeth first and then shower, or vice versa?... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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