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Data: The Ever-Expanding Frontier - Race, Gender & Equity

realize the different ways in which data can be easily manipulated.” Brandeis Marshall Read the Transcript We know our socialization and education impact how we curate and interpret information, so any cognitive resistance that some may... View Details

05 May 2015
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employment by industry, function, and location. A world map provides an extensive view of data by location Entrepreneurship: Discover how many students joined start-ups or founded their own ventures 3) Perspectives - A quick look into the... View Details

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Merit-Based Admissions, Need-Based Aid | MBA

investment, HBS students meet the remaining cost of their MBA using personal savings, a student loan, and/or outside funding. Employer sponsorship and loans are considered outside scholarships for financial aid purposes. Students who... View Details

03 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

Who Guarantees Your Workplace Is Safe for Return?

Beyond what we can do as individuals to reduce our risks of exposure, are there objective measures employers can use to validate what is effective? The answer, fortunately, is yes. Many claims will be made over the next few weeks and... View Details

Keywords: by John Macomber and Joseph Allen; Real Estate

01 Dec 2017
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The Power of Cultural Understanding

Jafar says that it is important to understand and tackle the root causes of the problems. He also believes in empowering the private sector and building an eco-system that supports economic growth, improved education, and more employment... View Details

04 Feb 2022
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Energy and Cleantech: Career Advice from the Career & Professional Development Office

regulation. That goal had almost fully materialized when the recession caused my post-law school employer to freeze hiring and rescind offers. I had to pivot. Luckily, I landed at HBS in a role working with faculty to develop, research,... View Details

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Market Perspectives - Course Catalog

cases explore concrete situations that highlight the challenges and tradeoffs of decision-makers. Issues explored include: education, urban development, illegal drugs, rent control, housing, drug pricing, racial references, corporate political action, social media, sea... View Details

14 May 2018
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Women Making a Comeback: Diane Flynn Reboots Promising Careers

discernment questions. What do I like to do, not just what have I done? What impact did I want to have? What do other people think I can do well? It was a lifeline exercise. I put together all the key parts that matter to me – creativity,... View Details

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U.S. Healthcare Strategy - Course Catalog

strategies are likely – or unlikely – to succeed. We will also examine the impact of government policies and regulations, both from a business standpoint and through the broader lens of societal implications. Prominent government... View Details

25 Feb 2020
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The Past Informs the Future of Work

automating local telephone operation by converting to dial phones, it had to grapple with the business and societal impact of dramatically reducing human interface. A century later, artificial intelligence, big data, and advancements in... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie; Telecommunications; Information

06 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

After Germanwings, More Attention Needed on Employee Mental Health

chronic work stress, while only 36 percent reported their employers provided adequate support to manage it. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some 6.7 percent of American adults experience "major depressive disorder;... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Health; Air Transportation

30 Jan 2007
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First Look: January 30, 2007

Working PapersDo Employment Protections Reduce Productivity? Evidence from U.S. States Authors:David H. Autor, William R. Kerr, and Adriana D. Kugler Abstract Theory predicts that mandated employment... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

10 Dec 2013
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First Look: December 10

Publications August 2013 Strategic Management Journal Location Choices under Strategic Interactions By: Alcácer, Juan, Minyuan Zhao, and Cristian Dezso Abstract—The literature on location choices has mostly emphasized the impact of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

13 Apr 2017
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Solving Nigeria’s Skilled Workforce Challenge

education and employment systems,” says Misan Rewane (MBA 2013), a native of Lagos, Nigeria, and cofounder and CEO of WAVE. In its first three years, WAVE, which only charges a fee once alumni secure a job, has served more than 1,000... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

27 Aug 2018
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Guts, Gall, and Good Luck: What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur

Tips for Finding the Right Job at a Startup Finding a job at a startup is not the same process as hunting employment at an established business. The Amazing Life of One of America’s Earliest Black, Female Entrepreneurs Though not everyone... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

20 Oct 2016
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An Interview with Associate Director, Phillip Andrews

like to pursue careers here. This involves advising international students about the U.S. companies that are open to hiring them, and coaching students as they navigate work authorization. I also manage CPD’s employer relations for... View Details

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Introduction - Option Pricing in Theory & Practice: The Nobel Prize Research of Robert C. Merton - Exhibits - Historical Collections

more than twenty-five years ago to the impact and growth of his groundbreaking work in the current academic and financial communities. The Black-Scholes option pricing model established the everyday use of mathematical models as essential... View Details

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Riding the WAVE | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

people are included in the labor market today,” says Rewane. “This is not just a West Africa problem—it’s a global problem. We’re learning from on-the-ground implementation, looking to work in partnership with bigger players like government and View Details

01 Mar 2023
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Fostering a Supportive Community

business and sparked his interest in leveraging it to address social issues, which ultimately led him to HBS. Mbanusi, who now works for Guild Education, a tech platform that helps employers reskill their employees debt-free, found in his... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Mele

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Thomas Grenier

and think about why I wanted to return to my previous employer after finishing my MBA. Having completed a dozen consulting projects before entering HBS, I wanted to reflect on what I was doing and how it was helping me improve as a... View Details

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