Remote Work - Publications - Faculty & Research

10 Sep 2020
Blog Post

Founding a Company at the Intersection of Medicine and Technology

Paxton Maeder-York is a proud member of the MBA class of 2019, Section G. He deferred between his RC and EC years to complete an additional master’s degree in Computational Science. Having studied Biomedical Engineering as an undergraduate and View Details

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Student Research - Doctoral

Berquist, Lev Klarnet and Leemore S. Dafny 01 FEB 2025 | JAMA Health Forum The Hidden Costs of Working Multiple Jobs: Implications for Spending Behavior and Wellbeing By: Paige Tsai and Ryan W. Buell 27 JAN 2025 | Faculty & Research 2023... View Details

19 Dec 2023
Research & Ideas

15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023

ethics, and workforce implications. How LinkedIn Parses Talent, Skills, and Diversity Professional work has hit multiple inflection points—from generative AI to remote work and... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

11 Oct 2016
First Look

October 11, 2016

startup in the face of fierce competition. From 2011 through 2016, the business evolved from a hobby to a startup with $22 million in revenue and 45 employees, all of whom worked remotely from home. Customer... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

28 Feb 2018
Sharpening Your Skills

Master the Team Meeting

are my tips on mastering the team meeting. Meeting Purpose Set a clear purpose for your team meeting. What do you want your team to get out of the time spent together? Do you want them to stay informed about larger topics in the organization? Get to know each other and... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

17 May 2018
Blog Post

HBS/HKS Alum Regan Turner on Empowering Veterans

preconceived notions about veterans: that we all have PTSD, are unemployed, etc. So, I’m often combatting those narratives before I can get down to the real task at hand. I’ve also had to work with a remote... View Details

14 Apr 2022
Op-Ed

Let’s Move Forward from COVID—Without Forgetting What We’ve Learned

burned out. The virtual meeting that runs back-to-back has shed light on the need for mini-breaks and recovery time. The result of the remote work environment, in some industries, is that leaders believe... View Details

Keywords: by Hise O. Gibson and MaShon Wilson

01 Apr 2014
First Look

First Look: April 1

opportunistic low-ball offers. Working Papers The Effect of Management Control Elements on Coordination By: Bormann, Sara, Jan Bouwens, and Christian Hofmann Abstract—This study examines how control elements of a firm affect... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

18 Jan 2022
Research & Ideas

How Eliminating Non-Competes Could Reshape Tech

continuation of the compensation growth and workplace improvements that we have started to see over the last few years. For instance, remote or hybrid work models appeal to many skilled workers, even if... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz; Technology

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Resources for New Alumni - Alumni

graduates who are working in the private sector at a job with compensation significantly below the HBS average. Discover more about the details of this initiative and how to apply. The program has two application intakes, one before... View Details

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Dean Srikant Datar Statements & Speeches | About

Dean Srikant Datar Statements & Speeches Dean Srikant Datar’s 2024 Commencement Remarks Dean Srikant Datar addresses the MBA and Doctoral Classes of 2024 during the School’s 114th Commencement. Published May 29, 2024 Working Groups Update... View Details

15 Sep 2022
Research & Ideas

Looking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others

stronger for jobs in more digital industries.” The research team also found that weak ties are more important for people engaged in remote work, where they might not hear the latest information in their field around the proverbial water... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Interviewing - Alumni

which you are interviewing. What You Need to Know Prepare. The work and research you do prior to your interview conversation is essential to a successful interview. Meaningful preparation leads to a productive and positive conversation.... View Details

21 Jun 2022
HBS Case

Free Isn’t Always Better: How Slack Holds Its Own Against Microsoft Teams

When COVID-19 forced companies to send employees home two years ago, newly remote workers largely reconnected on two collaboration apps: Slack and Microsoft Teams. The pandemic propelled Slack beyond its core following in the technology... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert; Information Technology; Technology

17 Jan 2011
Research & Ideas

Being the Boss

between management and leadership in the age of globalization and remote offices. Carmen Nobel: Your book discusses three imperatives for becoming a great leader: managing yourself, managing your network, and managing your team. What are... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

01 Mar 2023
What Do You Think?

How Much Does 'Deep Purpose' Matter to the Bottom Line?

employees. Nikos Mourkogiannis cited four types of purpose that provide “sources of energy” for an organization: Heroism: The desire to change the world and society. Discovery: The challenge of adventure and innovation characterized by entrepreneurs willing to View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

16 Mar 2020
Research & Ideas

How the Coronavirus Is Already Rewriting the Future of Business

buell) is the Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Technology and Operations Management Unit. Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury: Remote work will become strategic I’ve been... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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Advisory Board - Entrepreneurship

involved or started a number of entrepreneurial ventures. While working three days a week at AOL, he bootstrapped Compare.com , which enabled customers to compare prices on everything from PCs to mortgages. Later, He View Details

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Creating an Inclusive Recruiting Process for Candidates with Diverse Abilities - Recruiting

resume in order to have the full story,’” he shared. Prioritize Accessible Work Environments Physical accessibility for candidates and employees with diverse abilities is also going to play an important role in recruiting. In Jonathan... View Details

09 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization

future actions. It is important not to let them go to waste. Firms should ideally emerge from this crisis sturdier, wiser, and better prepared for future crises and events. [Image: iStock Photo] Other Stories In This Series How Remote... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

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