Future Of Work - Publications - Faculty & Research

21 Aug 2006
Research & Ideas

How Europe Wrote the Rules of Global Finance

near future. Q: The article devotes a lot of discussion to the OECD and the liberalization of developed markets. Is it possible that a large, rapidly developing country such as India or China could have an... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen

06 Sep 2021
News

Automated Hiring Software Is Mistakenly Rejecting Millions of Viable Job Candidates

08 Mar 2019
Blog Post

Reclaiming Feminism: A Celebration of International Women’s Day

position. In all this focus on work, however, we sometimes overlook the importance of gender equity at home. My wife Monica and I have managed two full-time fulfilling careers because we have also strived for equity at home. Monica View Details

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Gallery - The Art of American Advertising

Education Faculty & Research Initiatives & Projects MBA Resources Baker Library | Bloomberg Center Harvard Business Review Harvard Business Review (LEFA login for full access.) HBS Alumni Bulletin HBS Working Knowledge Jobs Harvard... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

Decoding the Promise and Perils of Generative AI

2023, Google and Bing both launched their own versions of a chatbot for search. The AI boom was underway—and so was the AI research boom. Many predict that GenAI will change the face of business as... View Details

Keywords: April White

12 Jul 2019
News

The Birth of a Silicon Valley Blockbuster

got over that hump, I mean then you’re like wow, we could really build an iconic company that really changes the way that the internet works for the better, kind of fixes a lot View Details

11 Feb 2021
Blog Post

Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness

that these are the most difficult times in memory for many, if not most people. Parents struggle to balance the demands of remote work and homeschooling. Employees who live alone strain to stay focused while... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

01 Apr 2002
News

HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report

on refining best practices for future conference hosts, including how to identify sponsors and define their role and how to provide consistency in the areas of marketing and promotion. They will also View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

06 Nov 2000
Research & Ideas

The Determinants of Corporate Venture Capital Success

The negotiation of these agreements proved to be protracted and painful, highlighting the difficulty that the company faced in dealing with these contingencies. More important, in this year a book documenting Xerox's failure to develop... View Details

Keywords: by Paul Gompers & Josh Lerner

19 Mar 2008
Research & Ideas

Finding Success in the Middle of the Market

Editor's Note: Harvard Business School professor John Quelch writes a blog on marketing issues, called Marketing Know: How, for Harvard Business Online. It is reprinted on HBS Working Knowledge.In soccer, it's axiomatic that controlling... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Auto; Retail

June 2016
Article

Managing the High Intensity Workplace: An 'Always Available' Culture Breeds a Variety of Dysfunctional Behaviors

By: Erin M. Reid and Lakshmi Ramarajan

People today are under intense pressure to be “ideal workers”—totally committed to their jobs and always on call. But after interviewing hundreds of professionals in many fields, the authors have concluded that selfless dedication to work is often unnecessary and... View Details

Keywords: Risk Management; Working Conditions; Work-Life Balance; Management Practices and Processes; Organizational Culture

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09 Mar 2021
News

Community Colleges as Engines of Economic Opportunity

college immediately following high school or who are adult learners. Because we are a large commuter institution with thousands of students coming to us from all over the state and because many students are View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

16 Jul 2021
Op-Ed

For Entrepreneurs, the Benefits of Slowing Down

because you're so busy trying to avoid drowning in work and the demands of the market). Take the time this summer to pay down all forms of organizational debt. Don't let the... View Details

Keywords: by Jeffrey Bussgang

21 Apr 2003
Research & Ideas

Will American Brands Be a Casualty of War?

talented managers around the world will want to work for them. Fewer distributors will feel obliged to stock them. And new products that have been accustomed to gaining distribution on the back of their... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

Third Quarter 2022
Article

How Global Upheaval Influences Board Decision-Making: What Is the Effect of Cold War II on Corporate Governance?

By: Michael Montelongo

What should boards and companies do or not do when confronting the impact of geopolitical crises? It may be helpful to consider the broader context giving rise to these issues, namely why we’re in the situation, the lessons we’re learning about geopolitical risk in... View Details

Keywords: Governing and Advisory Boards; International Relations; Globalization; Decision Making

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2019 G&WS: Nanette Fondas (Author) Presents Flash Talk, “Caring About Caregiving: Living the Courage of My Convictions”

05 Nov 2021
Op-Ed

Is the Business World Finally Ready for the Wisdom of Shibusawa?

Eiichi Shibusawa continues to gain influence in Japan—even though he died almost a century ago. Japan’s government announced earlier this year that the 19th century business leader would be the face on 10,000 yen ($90) bank notes—the highest value denomination in... View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones and Rei Morimoto; Financial Services; Retail

02 Sep 2002
Research & Ideas

The Role of Government When All Else Fails

this e-mail interview with Laura Linard.Linard: You write that a reason to study the historical role of government in risk management is to better "understand government and its role in the new economy." How would you... View Details

Keywords: by Laura Linard

24 Mar 2021
News

Outsider-Insider Named CEO of Amazon Web Services

CEO of cloud data company Tableau; before that, he spent 11 years working alongside Jassy, running sales, marketing, and support at AWS. As reported by CNN, Jassy cited that experience, as well as Selipsky’s... View Details

Keywords: Amazon; online retail; leadership; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

05 Jul 2023
HBS Case

What Kind of Leader Are You? How Three Action Orientations Can Help You Meet the Moment

contextual, or relational. The challenge for leaders is to develop a style that blends elements of all three, because “an overreliance on any one orientation can lead to poor action plans that may derail your ability to execute,” the note... View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand

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