In the booming gig economy, does the ability to set your schedule outweigh having sick leave and overtime? Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Laura Katsnelson turn to DoorDash drivers to find out. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

To a cash-strapped founder, any funding seems like a win, but research by Rory McDonald and colleagues shows that much more is at stake when it comes to venture capital. [...]

When the pandemic recedes, executives can’t expect office life to be as it was. But they can create a new work world that will keep employees happy and productive, say Harvard Business School faculty members. [...]