happiness - Publications - Faculty & Research

05 Aug 2015
News

Mobilizing the Public to Fight Bribery

government operates. These insights led Motte-Munoz and his co-founder, Happy Feraren, to focus initially on the little, routine corruption that comes along with accessing basic government services, since that has the most direct impact... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

26 Feb 2014
News

The First Five Years: Morgan Hermand-Waiche (MBA 2010)

time. It is incredibly validating to see so many of our customers signing up for the monthly VIP membership and, even if they don't buy every month, are always happy to receive our emails and see what we've picked for their showroom. "The... View Details

Keywords: online shopping; fashion; Apparel Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; Retail Trade

01 Dec 2003
News

Roger Ullman: Going Green with E2

organization also makes a deep, positive impression on lawmakers: “We are not for a particular political party; we are for the environment. “I’m very happy with my new career,” adds Ullman, who has a few words of advice for other alumni... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Sep 2011
News

The Spangler Effect

into him (twice) on my way to the coatrack. It was super crowded, and we kept getting pushed, though my husband claims I bumped into him on purpose. It wasn’t until the happy hour that evening in Spangler that we started talking. We then... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

11 Jun 2020
In Practice

Are Digital Organizations Better at Overcoming COVID?

You About Spending and Happiness (Wall Street Journal) Read COVID-19 coverage from Working Knowledge Ariel D. Stern: For leaders, digital tools expand and enhance services Some of the most successful organizations will use digital... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

06 Apr 2017
Blog Post

3 Lessons I Learned as a Social Enterprise Summer Fellow

involved in social enterprise at HBS, and it has strongly influenced how I’m looking at different post-MBA options. From choices about work-life tradeoffs, to reading habits, to views on what makes a healthy lifestyle, the values of our colleagues can have a lasting... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government

11 Apr 2016
Blog Post

What You Need to Know about Recruiting at HBS

organization about how the work gets done? Is it a “face time” environment or results driven environment? These are all play into work/life balance and how happy you are. Learn a little bit about some industries you might be interested... View Details

13 Nov 2020
News

A Passion for Education

MBAs. Second, he feels proud to be associated with them and to be able to help them. “These young people are thinking in more mature ways than I did at their age. It took me a long time to figure out that I could enjoy work.” The world, he observes, has changed a lot... View Details

01 Oct 2001
News

New Economy Notables: Thomas S. Volpe

is not failing to develop the technology, but figuring out how to get to market with it. How do you identify a prospect, make them a customer, sell them something, get out, have a happy customer, and make a profit? Pro bono work I've... View Details

Keywords: Young, Susan; Finance

19 Aug 2010
News

Classroom Hijinks: Catchphrases, Mottos, Cheers, and Mascots

together so much might also exacerbate some instant dislikes between students, but fortunately I don’t hear about those in the class notes and am happy to highlight below only the positive examples of high spirits, recently submitted by... View Details

Keywords: Keith Larson; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

13 Oct 2011
Lessons from the Classroom

Building a Business in the Context of a Life

their role models, asking them whether they're happy or disappointed with their lives. Students also gather insights from mentors, people who know them well. Finally, students create the life plan. Kraus helps them define their own... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Education

25 Aug 2022
News

In My Humble Opinion: Road Tested

Charles and taking in the sights.” Happy accident: “I’m a more quantitative person, and my management consulting experience—which focused on materials and metals—was very analytical, so I wanted a business profession that fit that. But I... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; trucking; leadership; fintech; career

13 Aug 2018
Blog Post

Following My Dream: Launching a Venture

smoothie increases happiness and is also a great socializing experience: more than 40% of our users stated to have met someone new or interacted with a colleague they had not talked to for a long time. The highlight so far was certainly a... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship

20 Feb 2019
Blog Post

Part 1: Military Transition and the JD/MBA - Setting Career Goals

want to be five and ten years out of graduate school, and what will make you happy in ten years? Once you have an idea of what you might want to do (both short-term and long-term), determine what you need to do to get there. Talk to... View Details

01 Dec 2017
News

The Robots Are Coming to Save Your Job

generation ago—and a system he hopes will ensure those happy faces spread from the factory floor to the market and the boardroom. From Baker Library: A recent New York Times article examines how companies have begun incorporating... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

01 Mar 2007
News

Courting the Poor

manner, through virtual showrooms (see photo above) that use computers and sales staff to help customers navigate the store’s inventory and make a purchase. “The company had an amazing influence on customer behavior,” Frei notes. “People were View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; department stores; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management; Miscellaneous Store Retailers; Retail Trade

26 Feb 2008
First Look

First Look: February 26, 2008

opportunities and verify that two similar equilibria emerge. Gross National Happiness as an Answer to the Easterlin Paradox? Authors:Rafael Di Tella and Robert MacCulloch Periodical:Journal of Development Economics 16, no. 3 (fall 2007)... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

12 May 2023
Blog Post

Breaking Barriers and Building Community: Get to Know the HBS Women's Student Association (WSA)

Student Union. Social Events Of course, a large part of the HBS experience is meeting new people and making lifelong friends. Whether it’s small group dinners or happy hours, the WSA regularly hosts events to bring our community of women... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

30 Oct 2019
Blog Post

Candidates Seeking Opportunities After Graduation: Lessons Learned

a personal happiness standpoint, I wanted to know the ten people I’d be interacting and spending the most time with, the person I worked for and the people I’d be working with.” “I zeroed in on the culture of teams, looking for a... View Details