Insights & Advice
Want Hybrid Work to Succeed? Trust, Don’t Track, Employees
Michael Blanding
- 14 Jan 2022
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Many companies want employees back at desks, but workers want more flexibility than ever. Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School professor, offers three rules for senior managers trying to forge a new hybrid path. [...]
Class of 2021 Career Choices
- 22 Nov 2021
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The HBS class of 2021 weathered quite a few setbacks with the rapid changes to their internships in the summer of 2020, some of which were pulled entirely, others that were quickly transitioned to all remote. Despite the challenges of hybrid learning and a world forever changed, this class managed to secure fabulous opportunities at 335 organizations all over the world. [...]
Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate
Courtney Fairbrother
- 01 Oct 2021
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This year the theme of Climate Week is highlighting what businesses and governments can do to meet their climate targets. In that spirit, we have reached out to recent alums working in the climate space and asked them the following, “What career opportunities exist for MBAs, especially recent graduates, to address climate change?” [...]
How to Support Your Employees’ Career Development
Becca Carnahan
- 14 Sep 2021
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Kristen Fitzpatrick (MBA 2003), Managing Director, HBS Career & Professional Development, has been a leader in the career development field for 18 years. In this capacity, she regularly provides support to recruiting partners as they seek to recruit, hire, and retain top talent. One way to do so is to provide strong career development support. To successfully implement effective career development at your organization, Fitzpatrick recommends the following steps and strategies to be shared with your managerial team. [...]
The Surprising Power of Nostalgia at Work
Clay Routledge
- 25 May 2021
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Not often thought to have a place in the work environment, the power of nostalgia can be used to help organizations thrive. A growing body of research reveals that it’s an important psychological resource that helps individuals cope with life’s stressors, build strong relationships, find and maintain meaning in life, and become more creative and inspired. [...]
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