Forrester sells bathroom monitors - Anonymous employee Forrester Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It was a great place to work. We used to help clients make sense of the world and do their jobs better.

Cons

George has lost touch with the customer. He's investing in money in a bathroom cleanliness business (Feedback Now) and trying to scale a marketing project management business (Sirius Decisions) to clients that don't want it. There are about a dozen people with "Chief" in their title (sometimes multiple in the same department) and they don't work together. Product stealth hates everyone, Sales is a revolving door, Finance just complains about the situation in Ukraine, Human Resources fires people, Marketing has no budget, Legal does something, Research is still full of people who can't do real jobs and few of the leadership team have done much besides appeal to George's vanity.

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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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