Is Forrester a good company to work for?

Forrester has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 1,797 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 35% of employees would recommend working at Forrester to a friend and 22% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Forrester have been left by employees working as Senior Consultant , Customer Success Manager and Researcher .

Does Forrester pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Forrester employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Forrester. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Forrester?

35% of Forrester employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Forrester 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Forrester?

Account Manager (122) , Sales (56) , Analyst (55) , Research Associate (50) , Consultant (48) , Account Executive (44) , Senior Analyst (34) , Customer Success Manager (33) , Principal Analyst (33) , Manager (26) , Senior Account Manager (26) , Account Director (23) , Researcher (20) , Associate Consultant (17) , Senior Consultant (16)

What are the pros of working at Forrester according to real employee reviews?

"Forrester has great people and the mid senior level downward who are truly a pleasurer to work with." ((in 316 reviews)); "A lot of great colleagues who are smart and try to do their best under declining conditions." ((in 125 reviews)); "work life balance is great" ((in 123 reviews)); "Forrester offers good benefits and anywhere work" ((in 97 reviews)); "peers and low level managers are great" ((in 51 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Forrester according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low." ((in 66 reviews)); "Feels like the employees are being punished for a bad year but not the exec team for their poor management." ((in 63 reviews)); "Whereas some of the worst leaders are now in senior leadership roles apparently because they manage up very well." ((in 48 reviews)); "3 rounds of layoffs in the last two years" ((in 45 reviews)); "Low salary and" ((in 39 reviews))

What are employees saying about Forrester layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Forrester layoffs and their outlook for job security at Forrester in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Forrester locations?

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Forrester reviews

2.8

35% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

George F. Colony

24% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

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3.7

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

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1.0

Mar 8, 2022

Poor leadership has talent leaving in droves

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Mostly good people/peers - Interesting work in research - Good money in sales - Commuter discounts

Cons

- No training or growth opportunities - Clueless and overbearing management - Right wing politics (surprisingly) - Practically no racial diversity - Egotistical and toxic company culture

Forrester Response

4y

I'm disappointed to read your concerns and surprised to see them as there's much important work underway related to your comments. I see you're a current employee -- I would be grateful to understand more about your specific experience. Please come find me if you're comfortable. You know how to contact me -- thanks for considering. Erin Messier Interim Chief People Officer

4.0

Feb 25, 2022

Great culture, poor compensation

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people, ample opportunities for career development and personal/professional growth, CEO is incredible. I've loved every team I've been on, and (for the most part) my managers have taken the time to develop me and push me past what I thought I was capable of. I do believe in our work and our industry leaders. I see how hard people work here, and it is inspiring.

Cons

Forrester believes they can compensate employees less for having a great culture and for being a leading research firm. It is true that I haven't left due to the people and environment but Forrester is not competitive enough in today's market. I think Forrester would rather keep salaries low, and lose talent then invest in their employees and compensate them appropriately.

5.0

Feb 24, 2022

Collaborative. Respectful, Welcoming Culture and Flexible Workplace

Finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company was transparent, innovative and inclusive when working through Covid related issues, mask mandates and back to office concerns. We maintain a flexible workplace; workers can continue to work remote or choose how many days they want to be in the office. Management regularly takes surveys and polls to include employee feedback in their decisions. The culture at the company is welcoming, respectful and progressive. The salary and benefits are good and the Cambridge office is convenient to the train station.

Cons

There are many career opportunities at the firm but you must be self directed to find them.

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