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 40 reviews)); "My coworkers are great and I get to work autonomously on projects now." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits and work" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Professional development and training opportunities are plentiful" ((in 8 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 19 reviews)); "making sometimes seems a bit haphazard in upper management, with priorities shifting or lack of follow" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 14 reviews)); "averse leadership, the company isn't doing well and isn't investing in the future." ((in 12 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 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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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

3.0

May 28, 2024

Decent training but better opportunities elsewhere for seasoned researchers

Content director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good training opportunities, particularly for those new to market research. High turnover means there are many opportunities to advance up the ladder. Decent health insurance. Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects. Collegial work environment. Fair work-life balance for non-management employees. Free snacks.

Cons

Pay is below average for the industry/area. 401(k) benefits are not competitive. Unrealistically short project deadlines make it difficult to deliver a quality product or delve deeply into any particular topic. The company's business model prioritizes quantity over quality (e.g., I personally managed about 200 research projects a year). When I worked there, timelines had been streamlined in a way that made shorter project schedules feasible for researchers, but effectively increased workload on directors. It was also near-impossible for directors to schedule leave (expected to deliver projects when on leave). Senior managers pressured me to adjust performance reviews to benefit favored candidates. Would not recommend a supervisory position (Content Director or above) at this company unless it is your first short at management, in which case, consider having an exit plan after a year or two. I hope things have improved since I left the company.

Hanover Research Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are dedicated to making Hanover a great place to work and would like to understand more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com with more information. -People Team

4.0

May 9, 2024

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Research director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're patient good opportunity for career growth

Cons

Structures seem to be frequently changing

Hanover Research Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We are happy to hear that you enjoy being a part of Hanover Research and appreciate your review. -People Team

5.0

May 2, 2024

Innovative Company with Great Culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hanover is the perfect place for creative hard-working people who want to innovate and grow in their careers. It’s also great for people who enjoy structure and just want to do their job, then go home. The company culture completely embraces continuous improvement and innovation, employees at every level are encouraged to share their ideas and contribute, so the restless souls who always need a challenge to tackle will be able to thrive. At the same time, the work is structured and projects/ deadlines are clearly defined so it’s just as easy to succeed by simply showing up and doing the work, no above and beyond required. Investments in AI and new software to improve the internal work experience have created time for employees to contribute to new initiatives. Other pros: fully remote, full 12 weeks of parental leave including paternity, highly structured and supportive onboarding, and the chance to quickly learn/apply research skills. And the people are the best!

Cons

Below market pay and burnout, uneven resourcing across departments

Hanover Research Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We are happy to hear that you enjoy being a part of Hanover Research and appreciate your review. -People Team

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