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Recent grads - Not a good place to continue your career - Anonymous employee Forrester Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Interesting work if you're a go-getter. Forrester is NOT a meritocracy and corporate rules incent treating everyone the same so you have to put in a lot of energy to develop yourself. - Very good internal and external relationships. Like work caliber, there are quite a few amazing people here will realize we're all on this sinking ship together and they were great resources that I'm proud to call friends now that I've moved on.

Cons

It all trickles down from sr. management. - Lumbering bureaucracy that has resulted in restrictive development, a sorry excuse for an old boy's clubs (strange departures and favoritism), and laughable employee treatment/morale - Blundering decisions - sweeping changes without visible metrics, testing, or controls - Questionable research quality; there are gems but some of the things that get published are - Insulting compensation/incentive structure. You're not impoverished but you will receive much more at competitors/similar positions.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Director, customer success
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Forrester is a truly rewarding place to work. I feel like I make a meaningful difference every day, both for our clients and within the organization. The colleagues here are exceptional. They are smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. I’m constantly learning from a talented group of people who care deeply about the quality of their work and the impact it has. The culture encourages thoughtful problem-solving, professional growth, and doing work that matters.

Cons

The most challenging aspect right now is the current business performance, which can create uncertainty and added pressure across teams. At times, this environment can impact workloads, decision-making speed, and overall predictability.

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1mo
Thank you for your many years of contribution to Forrester ! I’m really glad to hear how strongly you feel about your colleagues and the impact of the work. It's wonderful to see the combination of thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes reflected in your experience. You’re also right to call out the challenges of the current business environment. Periods of change and performance pressure can create uncertainty, and I know that can impact workload, pace, and predictability. I am confident we are on the right path towards growth this year and it wouldnt have been possible without great colleagues like you. Thank you again for your candid feedback, it means a great deal coming from someone with such deep experience at Forrester. Jobina Gonsalves Chief People Officer
3.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people work here, work-life balance is ideal if you have a good manager.

Cons

Morale is low, leadership is extremely out of touch with the sentiments of the workforce.

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