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)); "Good coworkers and helpful managers" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "There are frequent incentives (baseball games, happy hours, etc.) that make working toward a revenue number feel more fun." ((in 6 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)); "Poor management." ((in 14 reviews)); "making sometimes seems a bit haphazard in upper management, with priorities shifting or lack of follow" ((in 13 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)); "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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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 20, 2026

Good place to learn but unsustainable pace

Senior research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some flexibility/independence in schedule Knowledgeable and friendly people Can learn a lot from projects and colleagues

Cons

Very fast paced and high time pressure More interested in speed than quality Work can be repetitive Lack of support for training beyond initial onboarding

1.0

May 11, 2026

Flexible work environment, but poor management limits growth

Business development associate (bda)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible wfh environment. Good people

Cons

Poor management. No room for growth

Hanover Research Response

3w

Thank you for your review and 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. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your experience. Please feel free to email us at peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com with more information. -The People Team

5.0

Apr 14, 2026

Great culture and people, but limited advancement opportunities

Content director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company's culture is great. Lots of nice and brilliant people to work with.

Cons

Not a lot of opportunities for advancement.

Hanover Research Response

3w

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed working at Hanover! Please feel free to reach out to peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com with any more information or if you have questions about our annual performance review process and career pathways. -The People Team

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Jobs at Hanover Research

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