Great company with a solid product and wonderful work/life balance - Account Executive Forrester Employee Review

5.0
Sep 1, 2022
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Pros

-Forrester's brand is well recognized which makes selling the solution much easier -Friendly culture with smart people -Anywhere work (you can work from an office or wherever you want) -Tons of room for career advancement -They really care about their employees. When life happens they support you and give you the time you need -Good comp plan. You can make more at bigger tech companies but Forrester's comp plan is nothing to sneeze at -Once you work at Forrester, you can work for any company you want after -We have a ton of "boomerang" employees who leave and come back -Most people stay here for over a decade -No major layoffs during times of recession

Cons

-The busiest month is December. It's just the nature of our buyers. You make a ton of money but there will never be Christmas through New Year off here. -It's a big company, so you will need to be good at navigating internal org processes to get things done. Not necessarily a con, but it is what it is. -Comp is great but could be better

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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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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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
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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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