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 42 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and happy to help or collaborate" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Incentives for time off." ((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 18 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 16 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 14 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?

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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

4.0

Jan 29, 2021

Good remote work options, good people, intense workload

Content director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have many telework or flexible work options, even pre-COVID. I work on one of the smaller Content teams on which there is a great deal of collegiality and a good team environment.

Cons

The work is intense at times, especially in a client-facing role like Content Director, and upper management is increasingly disconnected from the day-to-day lives of their employees and can be a bit tone deaf. Once you get to CD level there are virtually no opportunities for advancement. There is a lot of talk about diversity and inclusion but leadership is overwhelmingly male and white.

5.0

Aug 9, 2018

Great People, Maturing Company

Senior business development associate

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work is rewarded Good healthcare & PTO Access to senior management Professional development opportunities Hanover has a lot of good things going. I thoroughly enjoy the people I work with, I feel like I am given the tools to succeed, and the coaching to help me when I need it. You will learn a lot in this position (BDA and SDA) that will stick with you for a long time - work hard, even when things aren't going exactly your way, ask for help when you need it, and give back to others when you get to a point that you're able to. Overall, I have had a very positive experience at Hanover and feel like I have learned a lot. I look forward to moving up and gaining new responsibilities because I feel like I am ready for them. I would recommend to a friend and I have, multiple times.

Cons

Any sales job can be tough at times Hanover isn't perfect, no company is. We sometimes get a bad rap because this is the first place many people work and they come in with unrealistic expectations. You need to show up when you're supposed to, work hard, and generally do what is expected of you. This isn't college anymore. You can't skip class, you have actual responsibility, and you don't deserve anything just because you're here - you have to earn it. Some people aren't ready to handle that. If you do these things, you will do just fine. I certainly have not been a perfect associate - I have had my fair share of trials and tribulations, and every time, I have had people take the time to help me out and get me back on the right track, and I'm very thankful for that.

5.0

Aug 9, 2018

Inspired everyday!

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people! Energetic, intelligent, selfless, and passionate, are just a few words that come to mind when I think about my colleagues at Hanover.

Cons

Communication isn't always perfectly clear and our direction can shift from "go left" to "let's go right", but I think this is normal at a company our size. We're still growing at a rapid clip while learning from our decisions (and one another) along the way. I personally view this is a "Pro" and not a "Con" as I enjoy the excitement that comes along with growth and subsequent change, but not everyone shares this viewpoint.

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