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- 16 Jul 2013
- First Look
First Look: July 16
By: Mikes, Anette, Matthew Hall, and Yuval Millo Abstract—In theory, the risk management groups of two British banks-Saxon and Anglo-had the same influence in their organizations. But in practice, they did not: Saxon's was engaged in... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 08 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
How to Hire a Millennial
looser, more accommodating working relationships. Rather than fighting the “gig economy,” companies should embrace it. That might mean bringing in some promising part-time employees to take hard-to-fill positions rather than flounder... View Details
Keywords: by Joseph Fuller
- 19 Jan 2022
- In Practice
7 Trends to Watch in 2022
their experiences engaging with the health care system. But we are still learning what “good” looks like and we still have a long way to go in understanding which tools work, how well, and for whom. I believe that expansive growth in... View Details
Keywords: by HBS News
- 01 Nov 2024
- In Practice
Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times
layoffs lead to mistakes that undermine companies’ corporate goals. Doing a layoff for the right reason is not just smart strategically, it’s smart organizationally, since employees are more likely to stay View Details
- 27 Aug 2012
- Research & Ideas
Employee-Suggestion Programs That Work
Bumping up against accepted theories in process improvement, a new research paper from Harvard Business School questions the value of prioritizing problems identified by frontline employees. Citing a hospital safety improvement program based on View Details
Keywords: by Paul Guttry
- Web
Affinity Groups | Employment
community for employees who share similar backgrounds or experiences. Affinity groups often provide staff with opportunities to connect, meet, and network with staff members they might not otherwise engage... View Details
- 06 Sep 2011
- Research & Ideas
How Small Wins Unleash Creativity
committed to their work when they have a positive inner work life." Book Excerpt From the Progress Principle How can you keep employees truly engaged in the work they are doing? We found that the single... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- Web
Corporate Training Programs | HBS Online
Testimonials Why us Company Request Info Client Testimonials Intuit Play Intuit testimonial video Employees from Intuit share their experiences in taking an HBS Online course and the impact the course had on their strategic thinking... View Details
- Web
Questions for Evaluating Company Culture and Community - Alumni
Careers Questions for Evaluating Company Culture and Community Careers Questions for Evaluating Company Culture and Community In Fall of 2020, HBS presented a Plan For Racial Equity . Working in partnership with HBS, CPD plans to engage... View Details
- September 2016 (Revised September 2017)
- Case
Collage.com: Scaling a Distributed Organization
By: Christopher Stanton and Shikhar Ghosh
Kevin Borders and Joe Golden, co-founders and co-CEOs of Collage.com, must decide how to grow their custom photo-products 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... View Details
Keywords: Remote Work; Internet and the Web; Organizational Structure; Competitive Strategy; Employees; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Consumer Products Industry; Service Industry
Stanton, Christopher, and Shikhar Ghosh. "Collage.com: Scaling a Distributed Organization." Harvard Business School Case 817-038, September 2016. (Revised September 2017.)
- 22 Feb 2022
- News
Research Brief: The Fresh Start Effect
Beshears collaborated on a field study in which 6,000 university employees were asked if they’d like to increase their retirement contributions right away or if they’d prefer to make an increase in the near future. When the future date... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
- 12 PM – 1 PM EDT, 01 Nov 2016
- Webinars: Trending@HBS
Leadership in the Digital Era
Digital technologies have revolutionized relationships, and leadership is no exception. To be truly engaged, effective leaders must harness the power of digital communications and branding rather than remain on the sidelines, frozen by fear and the unknown. The key is... View Details
- 09 Dec 2020
- Blog Post
How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace
is important, leaders need to encourage employees to engage in open conversation and feedback. Edmondson finds that organizations will often set the bar for participation too high, meaning that View Details
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
The End of the Noncompete Clause
campaign, Employee Association to Renegotiate Noncompetes (EARN) in 2016. Because EARN’s “pop-up unions,” organized under the National Labor Relations Act, are designed to only engage the company on one... View Details
Keywords: Janelle Nanos
- Web
IT Strategy: Building and Fostering Our Community and Culture | Information Technology
culture that promotes belonging and engagement for all of its employees so that they are inspired and empowered to do their best work and be their best selves at work. With the launch of the latest strategic... View Details
- 24 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support
inflexible or unpredictable work schedules, and employers’ failure to grasp how employees are struggling and to provide them with support, according to a new Harvard Business School report. That disregard harms both workers and companies.... View Details
Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
- 04 Nov 2002
- What Do You Think?
What’s Best for the Corporate Brain?
Or when organization development efforts are curtailed? Or when knowledge development is subcontracted to an army of "free agents?" Or when employees are discouraged from engaging in too much... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 03 Feb 2020
- What Do You Think?
Can an Organization Have Too Much 'Rebel Talent'?
at its core, means engaged minds and hearts.” Does she have it right? What do you think? Original Column Can an Organization Have Too Much 'Rebel Talent'? In a recent book, Francesca Gino argues the value of staffing an organization with... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 25 Mar 2021
- Research & Ideas
Steer Clear of the Blind Spots That Derail Experiments
tests in virtually every part of the business. Booking.com Chairwoman Gillian Tans has said that the nimbleness that comes with a testing culture helps companies engage employees and develop better products.... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost