Harvard Kennedy School remembers David Gergen
David Gergen, founding director of the Center for Public Leadership and a trusted adviser to four U.S. presidents has died. He will be remembered for his legacy of public service and dedication to mentoring emerging leaders.
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Workers experiencing rising indoor heat exposure, according to new report
Indoor heat exposure is a growing problem for service sector workers, according to a new report by the Harvard Kennedy School-based Shift Project. The report found widespread instances of indoor workers feeling overheated and regularly experiencing temperatures over 80 degrees.
Paid sick leave laws improve coverage for service workers, but broader benefits are limited
Research from the Shift Project examines the effects of paid sick leave laws.
Will President Trump's tariffs bring back jobs? Harvard economist weighs in
Gordon Hanson, Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy, explains the history of tariffs, why they fell out of favor with U.S. policymakers, how they may not be the best approach to bring back jobs, and more.
Moments that matter: How to bake fairness into the workplace
HKS Professor Iris Bohnet and researcher Siri Chilazi say they’ve cracked the data-driven code to help organizations create workplaces that are more fair, more cohesive, and more productive.
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HKS pays tribute to two alumni who were shot in presumed acts of political violence
Melissa Hortman MC/MPA 2018, former Minnesota speaker of the House of Representatives, has tragically passed away, and Miguel Uribe Turbay MC/MPA 2022, a Colombian senator and presidential contender, remains in critical condition.
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