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Employment | Harvard Business School

reminds you of what a special place this is because of its people.” Amenities Shad Hall, centrally located on the school’s campus, is available to HBS employees, students, alumni and partners. Shad offers over 50 group fitness classes per... View Details

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Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East

most of your time in an area of the HBS campus designed for Executive Education, with living quarters and amenities that maximize your comfort while facilitating small group discussions. Classrooms, supported by the latest technology, are... View Details

02 Oct 2014
Working Paper Summaries

Bitcoin

Keywords: by Rainer Böhme, Nicolas Christin, Benjamin Edelman & Tyler Moore; Banking

2012
Report

Sweden's Position in the Global Economy

By: Christian H.M. Ketels

In the spring of 2012, the Swedish economy is, as many of its peers, facing a difficult and uncertain economic environment. While these challenges are real, the Swedish economy looks much better prepared to deal with them than many of its peers. Following its own... View Details

Keywords: Economy; Financial Crisis; Government and Politics; Policy; Globalization; Competitive Advantage; Sweden

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Governments and foundations around the world are urgently seeking strategies to optimize their investments across a range of distinctive missions targeted towards societal challenges. How should such investments be made, from early R&D spending to later-stage... View Details

08 Aug 2023
Research & Ideas

Black Employees Not Only Earn Less, But Deal with Bad Bosses and Poor Conditions

the groups weren’t large, they remained consistent across Zhang’s research models. “We saw consistent racial differences when it comes to the level of amenities in the workplace,” Zhang says. What’s causing work environment inequities?... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Senior Executive Leadership Program—China

Boston, you will spend most of your time in an area of the HBS campus designed for Executive Education, with living quarters and amenities that maximize your comfort while facilitating small group discussions. Classrooms, supported by the... View Details

01 Mar 2024
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Game On

It’s raining in Sarasota. And not a light sprinkle but a proper, Florida drenching, so the outdoor courts at the Pickleball Club’s Lakewood Ranch location are deserted. Inside is a different story. Most of the 12 courts are in play. With four people to a court, all... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; photographed by Edward Linsmier; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment

31 Mar 2008
HBS Case

JetBlue’s Valentine’s Day Crisis

You don't need to be a frequent flier to know that the friendly skies aren't so friendly anymore. Cramped, overloaded planes, flight delays, and bare-bones amenities are the norm on most of the legacy carriers. But low-cost airlines like... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Air Transportation

05 Jul 2023
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GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center

future alumni, and ensure that they have a place to connect, engage, and further their professional pursuits." The House—which will soon have a dedicated staff—offers approximately 3,000 square feet of event and work space equipped with a range of View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Tata Hall | About

dedicated to Executive Education in the northeast corner of the HBS campus. Residential life is an integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and Tata Hall’s layout and amenities encourage intellectual and social engagement both... View Details

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Cumnock Hall | About

well-appointed offices and support services for HBS emeriti professors. The Center offers a wide array of amenities to retired emeriti faculty at HBS. These features include office space, equipment use, archival document storage,... View Details

08 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens

persuade lower-skilled groups that thousands of new support jobs and training opportunities would be forthcoming along with the $100,000+ job bonanza for high-skilled workers. Community groups looking for improved parks, sidewalks, and local View Details

Keywords: by James K. Sebenius; Real Estate; Construction

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McArthur Hall | About

integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and McArthur Hall’s layout and amenities encourage intellectual and social engagement beyond the classroom. A first-floor reception area, lounge, library, and courtyard accommodate large... View Details

09 Oct 2001
Research & Ideas

Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Organizations

design process. This design rule is easy to state, but it is difficult to follow for two basic reasons. First, some core production technologies are less amenable to applying the rule than others. Second, organizations have a tendency to... View Details

Keywords: by Paul Lawrence & Nitin Nohria

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Your Social Entrepreneurship checklist | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. The state-of-the-art facilities are perfect for pre-seed to Series A teams and provide both the amenities and support needed to take your venture further, faster. Additional resources Social Enterprise... View Details

11 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Branding Sells Cereal, Handbags, and Vacations. Can It Sell a Country?

brand needs to stake out a position that allows it to stand out relative to other regions. A Caribbean nation might need to highlight its luxury amenities or access to water sports to stand out among its island neighbors. Marketing isn’t... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Tourism

11 May 2022
Blog Post

MoMBAs: The Inspiring Student Mothers of HBS

Year: Second Mom of: Mia (3.5 years old), Leo (4 months) Pre-HBS Industry: Banking Post-HBS Industry: eCommerce What is the best part about being a mom at HBS? HBS is probably one of the best places on earth to raise children! The community of student moms and families... View Details

22 Feb 2022
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New Urban Order

other amenities (75-degree winters, anyone?). One thing these locations lack? Abundant water supply. Historically, water has been a plentiful resource in the United States, but not always in all parts of the country, says Bar Littlefield... View Details

Keywords: Kathleen Fu, Deborah Blagg, Julia Hanna, and Maureen Harmon; illustrations by; energy; environment; sustainability; entrepreneurship; Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation; Transportation; Water, Sewage and Supply Systems; Utilities; Construction of Buildings; Construction; Waste Management and Remediation Services; Corporate Services

07 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

What Customers Need to Hear from You During the COVID Crisis

perceiving a mismatch between these types of ads and the international mood. While some (42 percent) advised avoiding escapist fantasies based on the way life was before the crisis, such as creative that featured people gathering together in large groups, others were... View Details

Keywords: by Jill Avery and Richard Edelman

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