Business Insights

Here’s an overview of what makes a company purpose-driven, the benefits of having a purpose, and why it’s important in sustainable business. [...]

Whether you’re a business professional who wants to deepen your knowledge, an undergraduate getting ready to enter the working world, or a lifelong learner preparing for an MBA, gaining confidence in foundational business skills can help you excel. Explore HBS Online's business essentials programs to decide which is the best fit for your goals. [...]

Combining art and business fueled Miroslav Stiburek’s entrepreneurial spirit. Taking HBS Online’s Sustainable Business Strategy course made him realize that, by bringing sustainability to his work, he could make money and better please his clients. [...]

As diversity and inclusion initiatives rise in the workplace, there have been concerns about the harm stereotypes impose on employee morale. Negative forces—such as racism, sexism, and ageism—have led to class action lawsuits and bad press for organizations. Here’s an overview of workplace stereotypes, the effects they have on businesses, and how to overcome them as an organizational leader. [...]

If you manage investment portfolios, you can invest in firms with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings to positively impact the world while maximizing returns for your firm and clients. Here’s a primer on ESG criteria’s role in the investment space and seven strategies to consider for purpose-driven decision-making. [...]