Dina Gerdeman

Apr 30, 2024 | hbswk.hbs.edu | Dina Gerdeman

In the 1990s, when Harvard Business School Professor Lynn S. Paine was researching and writing about examples of corporate misconduct, she hoped more businesses would take decisive action to root out fraud and other unethical behavior. Many companies have since formed ethics and compliance programs designed to boost responsibility, yet corporate misconduct has persisted—and in many ways worsened, often to the tune of billions of dollars in losses.

Apr 14, 2024 | hbswk.hbs.edu | Dina Gerdeman

Business leaders face a wide variety of difficult decisions: whether their companies should stay small or go big, whether layoffs are necessary for survival, whether a proposed partnership is a good idea or a recipe for disaster. When faced with difficult decisions, it can be tough for leaders to cut through all the questions that inevitably run through their heads so they can instinctively choose the right path.

Jan 23, 2024 | hbswk.hbs.edu | Dina Gerdeman

Two years after non-fungible tokens (NFTs) captured the attention of artists, celebrities, and brands, debate still rages over their value. But NFTs could be poised to make a comeback in 2024, argues Scott Duke Kominers, the Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.

Jul 31, 2023 | americanexpress.com | Bruna Martinuzzi |Dina Gerdeman |Rodika Tollefson |Dahna Chandler

A common question business owners have about getting business loan financing is “what is a reasonable amount to ask for a business loan?” Answering this question requires understanding the challenges associated with getting a business loan. When you’re borrowing money for your business, it’s not just about securing funds. It's about strategically aligning your business’s financial needs with your business's growth trajectory and operational demands.

Jul 24, 2023 | americanexpress.com | Bruna Martinuzzi |Geoff Williams |E. Napoletano |Dina Gerdeman

From the perfect storefront to top-notch products and branding, allocating resources to your small business's tangible and visual aspects can seem natural. But less obvious factors, such as employee satisfaction, can be just as important to your success. These tips can help you create a strategy to boost employee happiness and increase the likelihood of keeping employees on staff long term. Why Is Employee Satisfaction Important?