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Kristen Jones

performance and direction skills to retail, first at Sears then at DrJays.com, where she became the designated “women’s buyer.” “Most of the time,” Kristen says, “merchandisers become expert in one particular product, like handbags or... View Details

29 Dec 2019
Research & Ideas

Read Our Most Popular Research Stories of 2019

2020. Forget Cash: There are Better Ways to Motivate EmployeesIn today's tight job market, employers must focus on how to attract and keep top talent. Giving away stacks of money may not always be the best incentive. How Gender... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

01 Jun 1997
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Thomas C. Høegh

Northwestern University, he returned home, cofounded a production company, and, as artistic director, gained a reputation for cutting-edge performances of both new and traditional material for radio, television, and the stage. In 1994, he... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

22 Sep 2008
Research & Ideas

The Silo Lives! Analyzing Coordination and Communication in Multiunit Companies

reporting structure inside the firm, and job performance measures. These projects will allow us to address questions surrounding how individual managers' (and scientists') positions in the communication... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

29 Dec 2014
Research & Ideas

Most Popular Articles and Research Papers of 2014

lessons from 2014. What will 2015 bring? Most Popular Articles 2014 Reflecting on Work Improves Job Performance New research by Francesca Gino, Gary Pisano, and colleagues shows that taking time to reflect... View Details

01 Dec 2017
News

Research Brief: Developing High-Tech Talent

occupations, such as computer support specialists, insurance underwriters, and customer service representatives. Fuller also contends that American companies should consider learning from their European counterparts, which provide apprenticeships in entry-level... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

01 Mar 2015
News

3-Minute Briefing: Angela Ruggiero (MBA 2014)

Trump offered me a job right after he fired me on The Apprentice. That was cool. I ended up not taking it because I was still training to come back and play in one more Olympics. I played golf with him one day, and he could hit the ball.... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Olympics; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

27 Nov 2018
Blog Post

Dan McGinn on How to Ace Your Presentation

got older and moved into professional life, I recognized the utility of people using similar techniques before big moments at work. My job at HBR exposed me to academic research on which of these techniques really works, and which don’t.... View Details

09 Aug 2016
Blog Post

Startup Balancing Act

a five year strategy for the company and determine where investments should be made. This job was a big departure from my prior role at a multinational strategy consulting firm. However, working at a startup will allow me to answer a few... View Details

Keywords: Health Care

01 Nov 2024
In Practice

Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times

other hand, Intuit said that 1,000 of its 1,800 layoffs were for performance reasons. This is a hard tag to put on someone who needs a new job who may have to explain whether they were cut for performance.... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

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Morse and Polaroid’s Creative Ethos | Baker Library

undergraduates), that you were an art major at Smith and never took chemistry, physics, or business administration while here.” 2 The Smith award also recognized Morse’s artistic talents. She earned local renown as a performance artist of... View Details

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Navigating a Career in Education | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

After my Fellowship ended, I stayed on as a permanent hire and shifted to our human assets team, focusing on an overhaul of our performance evaluation system and the way we think about leadership development. Now I'm working in... View Details

10 Oct 2007
First Look

First Look: First Look: October 10

performance of procedures rather than for accurate diagnosis and effective prevention. Aspinall and Hamermesh call for coordinating regulation and reimbursement so that incentives are provided for the right outcomes. Finally, the authors... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Jun 2002
News

Be Our Guest: HBS Show 2002 Goes Off without a Hitch

which ran April 17–20 in Burden Auditorium. Since its first production in 1974, the event has showcased the dramatic, musical, and theatrical talent of HBS students. This year's performance was no exception. Titled Infernal Rate of... View Details

Keywords: Lee-Ann Landis; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

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R and Python - Research Computing Services

install this yourself, and the module will be placed in a directory in your home folder. Due to the wrapper scripts that are installed on login nodes, this action must be performed via the back-end, compute nodes. Set up an alias so it's... View Details

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Systems for Scaling Ventures (SSV) - Course Catalog

adapting to new and changing circumstances. Course Content a. Formalizing management systems to support growth . You will learn about why, when, and how ventures start to formalize management systems—for example, developing operating budgets and determining different... View Details

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Lucky Ones Coffee: Employing People with Disabilities | Information Technology

Featured Case Lucky Ones Coffee: Employing People with Disabilities Katie Holyfield and Taylor Matkins founded the The Lucky Ones Coffee in 2017 with a mission to create jobs in Park City, Utah for people with intellectual and... View Details

13 Aug 2024
Op-Ed

Can AI Save Physicians from Burnout?

procedure performed or patient seen, without explicit rewards for the quality of the services rendered. This model translates internally into an incentive system that prioritizes patient volume over patient value. That is, physicians are... View Details

Keywords: by Susanna Gallani, Lidia Moura, and Katie Sonnefeldt; Health

27 Feb 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, February 27, 2018

which job assignment is based on comparative advantage. Crucially, and consistent with almost all realistic hiring contexts, being hired and assigned to a job depends not only on one’s own skill but also on... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Recruiting

important work. Review Job Descriptions Job descriptions have always been an important element of the hiring process. They serve as a marketing tool to attract candidates and the language used can... View Details

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