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March 2000 (Revised July 2001)
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Microsoft: Competing on Talent (A)

By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Meg Wozny

Describes the evolution of Microsoft's human-resource philosophies, policies, and practices and how they used as a core of the company's competitive advantage. In particular, the focus is on how Microsoft tried to retain its ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and... View Details

Keywords: Human Resources; Retention; Recruitment; Competitive Advantage; Motivation and Incentives; Business Startups; Talent and Talent Management

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04 Jun 2018
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Are There Conditions Under Which Directors Should Consider Hiring a CEO Fired Elsewhere for Inappropriate Behavior?

track5 How Does a Board Introduce to the Organization a CEO Fired Elsewhere for Inappropriate Behavior? The question of conditions under which a board might hire a CEO fired elsewhere for inappropriate behavior, the subject of this month’s column, produced cogent... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

October 2019 (Revised August 2020)
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The Predictive Index

By: Lynda M. Applegate and James Weber

Mike Zani and Daniel Muzquiz needed to decide next steps to create a new category in the human resources consulting industry and scale their company.
Zani and Muzquiz, serial entrepreneurs, acquired Predictive Index in 2014. Previously, as clients of the... View Details

Keywords: Human Resources; Selection and Staffing; Talent and Talent Management; Recruitment; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Change Management; Disruptive Innovation; Digital Platforms; Growth and Development Strategy; Consulting Industry; Service Industry; United States

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Investor - Entrepreneurship

Student Journey Investor Required Curriculum Elective Curriculum View Video FALL Attend the Rock/CPD Career Panels to learn about careers in VC. Learn about the role of a VC/Investor and recruiting approach. Meet with: Rock Venture... View Details

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2.8 MBA Community Values Annual Report (2023) - MBA

2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 2.8 MBA Community Values Annual Report (2023) Welcome to HBS Being a Student at HBS 1. Academic Information & Policies 2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 2.1 Academic Standards of Conduct 2.2 View Details

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2.3.9 Misrepresentation of Status - MBA

2.3 Community Standards of Conduct 2.3.9 Misrepresentation of Status Welcome to HBS Being a Student at HBS 1. Academic Information & Policies 2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 2.1 Academic Standards of Conduct 2.2 Recruiting Standards... View Details

12 Sep 2023
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Harvard Climate Entrepreneurs Circle: Taking Climate Solutions from Idea to Action, Faster

ventures, led by Harvard students and alumni, go further faster. All three groups jointly recruit teams, sit on the selection committee, and help support the Climate Circle offerings. We each do this out of a sense of joy. You mentioned... View Details

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Job Search 2.0: LinkedIn + ChatGPT Secrets Revealed

Jeremy Schifeling will dive into the most advanced LinkedIn and ChatGPT techniques to help alumni find a career path, build a fully tech-optimized profile, and ace your very next interview. View Details

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My HBS Student Loan Story: Ina Foalea (MBA 2018) - MBA

Blog Blog MBA Voices Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author Career and Professional Development Staff Author HBS Community Author HBS Faculty Author MBA Admissions Author MBA Students Topics Topics 1st Year (RC) 2+2 Program 2nd Year... View Details

27 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

How Remote Work Changes What We Think About Onboarding

onboarding strategy and to dedicate twice as much effort and time to executing that strategy as compared to an in-person process. According to our research, when executives are asked to score their companies on the seven steps of the View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg

06 Jul 2020
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The Right Way to Manage Customer Churn for Maximum Profit

unhappy with customer service, or your prices went up, or a competitor offered a better deal. But if a company lets too many customers show themselves the door, then they’ll waste too much of their time recruiting new customers. “If 30... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Retail; Service; Financial Services

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Building the Foundation: Business Education for Women at Harvard University, 1937-1970

Feeds: Alumni Baker Library New Books Executive Education HBS Alumni Bulletin HBS News HBS Working Knowledge MBA Admissions Harvard Business School Alumni Business & Environment Executive Education MBA Recruiting Rock Center:... View Details

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Introducing One-Step Photography - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School

Competitiveness Recruit Alumni Recruiting MBA Recruiting Recruiting Resources Alumni Bulletin Baker Library | Bloomberg Center Business History... View Details

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2.3.3 Non-Discrimination & Anti-Bullying - MBA

2.3 Community Standards of Conduct 2.3.3 Non-Discrimination & Anti-Bullying Welcome to HBS Being a Student at HBS 1. Academic Information & Policies 2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 2.1 Academic Standards of Conduct 2.2 Recruiting... View Details

18 Jul 2011
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Looking in the Mirror: Questions Every Leader Must Ask

management of the facilities, recruiting talent, or coaching young people. I asked how that could be possible, given that she had built a firm of more than a thousand people and had achieved a record of consistent success. She explained... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

01 Feb 2021
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Has the New Economy Finally Arrived?

intentions but more about actions.” Patti Gillenwater suggested that companies should change their hiring policies. In her words, “hiring individuals that have ‘grown up’ in diverse, inclusive environments is spot on. This would mean View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

03 Oct 2005
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The Box Office Power of Stars

expected, an actor's past box-office performance is positively related to the magnitude of his or her impact on revenues. However, the number and, particularly, the average box-office record of other cast members also play a role. In fact, interestingly, the impact of... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert; Entertainment & Recreation; Motion Pictures & Video

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2.3.8 Honesty - MBA

2.3 Community Standards of Conduct 2.3.8 Honesty Welcome to HBS Being a Student at HBS 1. Academic Information & Policies 2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 2.1 Academic Standards of Conduct 2.2 Recruiting Standards of Conduct 2.3... View Details

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4.2 Student/Faculty Ventures - MBA

in the future. A student may enter into an agreement for a summer job or full-time employment with a faculty member’s venture only if the faculty member has recused himself or herself from the recruiting process and the hiring decision.... View Details

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MBA Program at Harvard Business School - Business Education For Women At Harvard University | Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School Alumni Business & Environment Executive Education MBA Recruiting Rock Center: Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Initiative HBS Working Knoweldge More HBS Twitter: Alumni Business & Environment Executive Education... View Details

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