Background Checks - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Jul 2021
Op-Ed

What Pirates Can Teach Us About Leadership

In the deep heat of an 18th-century summer, a crew of pirates was sailing off the Virginia coast when a lookout spotted a merchant ship to the south. Springing into action, the pirates launched an attack, rocking the merchant ship with a cascade of musket balls and... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

28 Feb 2022
Research & Ideas

How Racial Bias Taints Customer Service: Evidence from 6,000 Hotels

treating customers equally, the researchers say. “If hotel managers were only checking response rates, they wouldn’t see any differences in how their service representatives respond to people's emails,” notes Kim. “Then they might think,... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

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Resources - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Method by David Garvin October 2003 Harvard Magazine Making the Case by David Garvin Background Notes 1995, rev. 1996 Choreographing a Case Class by V. Kasturi Rangan Compares four different approaches to case teaching: lecturing,... View Details

30 Sep 2019
Book

6 Steps to Building a Better Workplace for Black Employees

Creating a support network for workers can go a long way. Research shows that when professionals from diverse backgrounds have solid relationships with their managers and co-workers, they’re more satisfied and committed to their jobs.... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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Resources for Investment Management and Financial Analysis

Topics Good for finding… Suggested Resources Company Research Data and background information for stock pitching prep Basic valuation metrics Strength and Weaknesses of the company (SWOT analysis) Lists (screening) and... View Details

16 Jan 2018
Blog Post

How Can I Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid at HBS?

opportunities for eligible students to obtain additional aid throughout the HBS MBAid Journey. You may be eligible for aid and support through our other complementary Harvard Fellowships like the Forward Fellowship (aid for students from lower income View Details

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Companies: social responsibility

most sustainable corporations. The following websites give background information on social responsibility issues and companies: Benefit Corp Information Center: Benefit corporations have a corporate purpose to create a... View Details

29 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Exploring the Intersection of Business & Health Care: Summer Fellow Derek Soled (MD/MBA 2022)

abnormalities. The natural and social sciences are interconnected, and I am fascinated by how their intersection shapes health and treatment of disease. This summer has reaffirmed my commitment to using my multidisciplinary background to... View Details

22 Apr 2022
Research & Ideas

Companies Can Expand Their Talent Pool by Giving Ex-Convicts a Second Chance

conditions are being met now, or could be met with low-cost policies.” Do ‘Ban the Box’ laws backfire? In recent years, 35 states and 150 cities and counties have adopted so-called “Ban the Box” laws that restrict or delay employers from making criminal View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

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What are the best finance interview prep resources?

href="https://inside.hbs.edu/Departments/mba/prematric/default.aspx?page=prematric-wall-street-prep">Wall Street Prep on the HBS Career and Professional Development site Equity research Data and background information for stock... View Details

28 Apr 2015
Blog Post

3 Reasons Engineers Thrive at Business School

Pursuing an MBA may not seem like the most obvious next-step for engineers, but many of our students come to HBS from engineering backgrounds. Engineers offer a unique perspective in our classrooms – one that’s creative, analytical, and solution-oriented. This month we... View Details

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Online Business Analytics Course | HBS Online

strengthen your analytical skills. Beginning with basic descriptive statistics and progressing to regression analysis, you’ll implement analytical techniques in Excel and apply fundamental quantitative methods to real business problems—from performing A/B testing on a... View Details

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Joiner - Entrepreneurship

about HBS Resources by attending E-ship Day and reading Rock/i-lab Newsletters Build relevant skills and experience: Startup Bootcamp team HBS Clubs’ workshops Rock and i-lab workshops Apply for a Student i-lab Membership Meet with potential startups who might be... View Details

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Global Opportunity Fellowship GO: AFRICA - Alumni

in the role. How will your previous experience or background enhance your ability to excel in this position? How does this position specifically fit with your long-term career goals and/or contribute to your career development? SUPPORTING... View Details

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RCS Cheat Sheet - Research Computing Services

Help RCS Cheat Sheet 4ms Check out the links below to quickly get started with our statistical/data services, high-throughput compute cluster, research software, and self-paced training. For additional assistance, please see our help... View Details

02 Mar 2016
News

David Moss is Rewriting History

James Madison at the Constitutional Convention, a scene imagined here by early 20th century artist Howard Chandler Christy. (GraphicaArtis/Corbis) The blackboard fills up with proposed remedies to the country’s ills in 1787, and with more exclamation points,... View Details

Keywords: April White

03 Jun 2020
Blog Post

How to Thrive as a Remote Manager and Employee

on video calls throughout the day and therefore professional dress is most appropriate. Changing into your work clothes in the morning also helps to set the tone for your day and promotes productivity. Equipment – Make sure you have the tools you need for a full day in... View Details

27 Oct 2020
Research & Ideas

Can Being the ‘Token’ Give Women and Minorities a Competitive Edge?

effective on its own. Focus on situations and processes. Rather than train people to be less racist, companies should look for ways to remove bias from decision-making, he says. A recent study by Chang found that managers hire people with more varied View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

01 Oct 1999
News

Banking on Success

have a clue as to how Internet stocks are valued and as a result tend to stay away from them. How would you rate your personal computing skills? My children would say laughable, but I can check my e-mail and surf the Net. James A. Stern I... View Details

Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg

02 May 2025
Blog Post

How to Work with Search Firms

one that engages and pays the firm to fill a specific position, and all the firm’s efforts are focused on meeting that client’s needs. As a candidate, you are considered a potential match for the client’s needs. The closer your background... View Details

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