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

Hanover Research reviews

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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (320 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

320 reviews

4.0

Jun 25, 2012

Great opportunity for talented and driven individuals

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hard work and talent do not go unnoticed. With the fast growth of the company and a meritocratic culture, there is no need to 'wait your turn' before promotion. - A company culture that strikes the right balance between ambition and hard work, and socialization and community service. Happy hours, potlucks, trivia nights, and charity events are encouraged and well-attended.

Cons

- As mentioned many times in these reviews, professional development and training programs are sorely needed. Currently, the employees who have been successful are those who haven't needed much help in terms of training. Instituting a new employee training program would help build confidence and satisfaction for many others who might find much of the work (for both Content and Business Development) to be challenging. - As a researcher on the Content side, and it be easy at times to feel like a cog in the machine. More could be done to encourage every employee to understand the 'big picture'.

4.0

Jun 20, 2012

Well-rounded characters will flourish

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Forward-thinking. Young, but experienced and passionate professionals that are not hesitant to try new tactics to ensure the company prospers -Limited bureaucracy -Ability to be an integral part of multiple new initiatives -Heavily rewarded for hard-work and ambitious attitude - Vital knowledge in the spectrum of research methodologies across all industries. Really see the full cycle of supporting prospective clients. -Unique mentoring from Development Directors that want to see you succeed

Cons

Because Hanover is growing at such a fast rate it is hard to put a definitive professional development plan in place. While entry-level employees receive a modest training early in positions, next-level positions lack a structured plan to strive for and achieve a registered skill set.

4.0

Jun 8, 2012

The Lazy Need Not Apply

Senior marketing associate

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company is experiencing fast growth, which means busy people and major opportunities for employees. We're about to break into the top 50 research firms in the country and we just hit 100 employees with no slowing down in sight. Most of us have had the chance to take ownership of some really exciting work; if you have a good idea and you're willing to log the hours, Hanover is a place where you can leave your mark. Hanover's generous with the job perks and the atmosphere is very social. We all have tons of work to do, but smart, interesting coworkers mean plenty of social breaks from the daily grind.

Cons

Everyone here is over capacity, which is great as far as growth opportunities are concerned, but frustrating until you're paid for it.

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