It could have been a great company - Customer Success Manager (CSM) Forrester Employee Review

3.0
Apr 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Very clever people to work with, great team and support across different functions. - Great industry and different varieties of clients and industry to work with.

Cons

- Very unstable atmosphere for about 3 years, with constant layoffs (with very unclear reasons) , promotion and bonus freeze, an entire department relocated to India to cut cost without thinking of the collaborators and the CX impact. - Unclear promotion ladder, even if they claim to have worked on clarifying it. It seems as if whatever your performance, they would always find an excuse not to promote, and at the same time they are hiring externally for hire level to later complain that those people are incompetent. Managers have a "I am not in charge" attitude sometimes, which is very discouraging to open up about challenges. I have been working hard for years, taking in on feedbacks to improve my skills, but there is always something to justify not to promote. It looks as if they are confuse between skills requirements and processes management, which by the way change every 6 months/year, due to Leadership turnovers. - There is also a double message/inconsistency when it comes to compliance with clients and processes management , whether you are US or EMEA based, or for sales team. US folks seem to be above the law and can do wathever they want. When it comes to sales, as long as they sale they are not even required to know how to use the CRM properly , creating extra workload for other functions as someone has to do their admin job and train them on they own responsibilities.

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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
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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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