Does Hanover Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hanover Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hanover Research. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hanover Research?

66% of Hanover Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hanover Research 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hanover Research?

Business Development Associate (22) , Research Associate (20) , Content Analyst (15) , Business Development Associate (BDA) (12) , Senior Research Associate (11) , Content Director (10) , Senior Content Analyst (9) , Researcher (8) , Director (6) , Analyst (5) , Research Analyst (5) , Sales Director (5) , Associate (4) , Business Development (4) , Grants Consultant (4)

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

"People are great!" ((in 37 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and happy to help or collaborate" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "The training and coaching function has recently been built out to support more of a formal skill education, which is fantastic." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"I left because the low pay wasn’t worth the high amount of stress that I experienced while there." ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 14 reviews)); "While Hanover consciously builds a structure of support for its employees through assigning research coaches, personal managers, and keeping lines of communication open between HR and other employees, individuals must take the initiative to ask for help when they need it." ((in 13 reviews)); "making sometimes seems a bit haphazard in upper management, with priorities shifting or lack of follow" ((in 12 reviews)); "averse leadership, the company isn't doing well and isn't investing in the future." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hanover Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hanover Research locations?

Arlington , Washington , Ballston , New York , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Alexandria , Howell , Grand Rapids , Cleveland , San Francisco , Fort Collins , Seattle , Tacoma , Atlanta

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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(320 total reviews)

Wes Givens

54% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Hanover Research has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 320 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hanover Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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320 reviews

3.0

Aug 10, 2016

development associate

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Pros

-great support staff - young company with a very friendly vibe - on hand training and close supervising director

Cons

- hard to maintain work life balance sometimes, especially during end of quarters - its a sales role, so it can be stressful

Hanover Research Response

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad to reach that you had a positive experience in the Development Associate role.

5.0

Jan 15, 2013

Exceptional colleagues at a fast growth company in the heart of Washington, DC.

Sales

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Pros

A young, ambitious and exciting place to work with well educated and friendly colleagues. The renewed commitment of the company to put in world class training, recruit and develop the best talent in the DC labor market makes the potential of this business all the more exciting.

Cons

Like any growth company, you have to be on board for the wild ride of fast paced changes and aggressive goals. The opportunity and pay make it worth though.

4.0

Jul 6, 2012

Hanover is the ideal landing spot for motivated people who want to start a career with a rapidly growing company.

Development director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-The company recognizes individuals for hard work and rewards success both financially and with promotions -Since the company is growing rapidly, it is possible to move up the ranks quickly if one is willing to put in the necessary work -Ability to change career paths, Hanover allows for vertical movement into different divisions -A great place to gain exposure to various aspects of business, the job never becomes mundane -Senior management is open to input, employees' voices will always be heard

Cons

-Chain of command can be unclear at times -New employee training needs to become more standardized

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