Run away, as fast as you can - Anonymous employee Forrester Employee Review

1.0
Feb 8, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people, if they don't get laid off because the CEO makes terrible decisions

Cons

Over the last few years everything good thing about this company, both for employees and for customers, has been systematically brought outside and shot in the back of the head. Our trusted research has become a joke as the CEO refuses to heed their advice on topics like remote work. Our customer-obsessed mentality has changed to contract-value-obsessed; we have turned away business and alienated long-time customers by forcing them onto a business model that we couldn't support before we fired over a fourth of the company. A culture that made up for slightly below-par pay and benefits with understanding, compassion, and flexibility has been replaced with manager-speak and cruel indifference. It's now clear that if George and the board thought that firing the entire company and then following them home to burn down their houses would add a nickel to the stock price, they would do it. They would do anything, except for let people work remotely - even though moving away from offices would save the company over a hundred million dollars with little to lose, they refuse to give up the chance to see people unhappy at their desks. You have to be in it for something other than the money, right?

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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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.

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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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