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- 02 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
Women, Work, and the "M" Word
One in five women report having left or considered leaving a job because of their menopause symptoms. Women are vital to the US workforce, and the Great Resignation saw the already slim ranks of women in corporate leadership drop... View Details
- 01 Sep 2003
- News
Dean Clark Reflects on the School’s Key Initiatives
become even more closely linked, I believe the long-term benefits of these efforts will be significant. Corporate Governance, Leadership, and Values Our Corporate Governance,... View Details
- 03 Nov 2014
- Research & Ideas
Brand Lessons From the Nobel Prize
Prize, while not a traditional corporate brand, has a very high HQ. In their paper, Urde and Greyser explain the factors that make it so: History important to identity: The Nobel prizes are the legacy of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 11 Jun 2020
- Blog Post
Know Your Audience - Recruiting HBS Students for Venture Capital
The “Know Your Audience” series on the HBS Recruiting Blog highlights trends in recruiting for various industries. Learn more about student interest, effective recruiting strategies, and best practices from HBS staff dedicated to your industry. Meet the Team Jonathan... View Details
Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity
- 15 Nov 2011
- First Look
First Look: November 15
prevailing research norm. The Role of Finance and Private Investment in Developing Sustainable Cities Author:John D. Macomber Publication:Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 23, no. 3 (summer 2011) Abstract Three trends will drive urban... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
Amy S. Langer
could bring to corporate finance, using good information to make informed medical decisions. Here I was — educated at Yale and HBS — and I couldn't figure out what my next move should be.” Langer initially volunteered at NABCO before... View Details
- 17 Nov 2015
- First Look
November 17, 2015
evolving structure of corporate debt markets—and given rise to new questions about the private and social costs and benefits of leverage and, in particular, the role of leverage in affecting the likelihood... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 04 Aug 2009
- First Look
First Look: August 4
Working PapersThe Impact of Private Equity Ownership on Corporate Tax Avoidance Authors:Brad Badertscher, Sharon P. Katz, and Sonja Olhoft Rego Abstract This study investigates how private equity ownership affects View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 26 Jan 2010
- First Look
First Look: Jan. 26
integrating the latest research about the interplay between human behavior, societal needs, and regulatory institutions. The book concludes by setting out a potential research agenda for the social sciences. Creating Value through View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 08 Sep 2003
- Research & Ideas
A Bold Proposal for Investment Reform
public would be more receptive to the reforms you suggest and have a better understanding of the benefits associated with them? A: Investors continue to see the benefits from equity investing. However, they... View Details
- 12 Oct 2011
- First Look
First Look: October 12
the need for change puts itself at a distinct disadvantage to one that tracks the Four Rs along with indicators of learning and innovation. The Rise and Consequences of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Authors:Ioannis Ioannou and George... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 04 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
Should You Outsource Your Marketing?
she was president of the Fidelity Personal Investments unit of Fidelity Investments, serving 4 million customers with $500 billion in assets. She answers our questions in this e-mail Q&A. Poping Lin: We are familiar with the benefits... View Details
Keywords: by Poping Lin
- 07 Jan 2002
- What Do You Think?
Did Consumer Behavior Tracking Come of Age on September 11?
observed, "Chat rooms and corporate message boards have had a much more profound change on the privacy of business organizations than the tragic events of 9/11." There is almost a tone of resignation in the responses. For... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support
Millions of Americans, from hourly retail staffers to corporate vice presidents, wrestle with the demands of work while parenting young children, caring for a sick spouse or aging parent—or both. That juggling act is made even tougher by... View Details
Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
- 02 Apr 2001
- What Do You Think?
Telecommuting: Dangerous to Health?
Summing Up Telecommuting: Having Our Cake…But Not at the Party? While telecommuters reading this column want to see telecommuting work, they are equally clear that we have a way to go before we see the full benefits and proper use of... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Apr 1997
- News
How Green Is the Valley: HBS Students Explore Booming California Industries
According to the West Club's trip organizers, Francis Tapon (HBS '97) and Nadine Weil (HBS '97), students benefited enormously from the experience. "Many participants told us they learned a lot, made a number of significant contacts, and... View Details
Keywords: Daniel Penrice
- October 2010 (Revised October 2011)
- Case
Ken Langone: Member, GE Compensation Committee
By: Suraj Srinivasan and Lizzie Gomez
On September 2003, Richard Grasso stepped down as chairman and CEO of the New York Stock Exchange, following weeks of intense public criticism over the size of his $190 million compensation package. As chairman of the committee that oversaw Grasso's payout, Ken Langone... View Details
Keywords: Accounting; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Executive Compensation; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Labor and Management Relations; Wages; Change Management; Energy Industry; New York (city, NY)
Srinivasan, Suraj, and Lizzie Gomez. "Ken Langone: Member, GE Compensation Committee." Harvard Business School Case 111-060, October 2010. (Revised October 2011.)
- 10 Oct 2007
- First Look
First Look: First Look: October 10
corporate confessions presents something of a behavioral paradox. Tasked with monitoring the legality of its own operations, why would firms that identify violations turn themselves in to regulators rather than quietly fix the problem?... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 14 Jun 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Big Money for Big Projects
the cost and schedule overruns. In general, I think the project would have benefited from more "for-profit" incentives—if there's not clear incentives to be efficient and make profits, people won't. To address this concern in... View Details
- 10 Feb 2015
- First Look
First Look: February 10
in terms of both the bankruptcy code and the cultural attitudes toward corporate restructuring. This case can fit into an introductory course in a module on capital structure and the tradeoff between the costs and View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne