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 3% 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 38 reviews)); "My coworkers are great and I get to work autonomously on projects now." ((in 20 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 21 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)); "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

Sep 12, 2025

Interesting Company- does not recognize internal talent

Business development associate (bda)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hanover is an interesting company in that they work with a lot of great organizations (in education and corporate) and it offers you the chance to learn from a lot of really smart people who are looking to make strategic decisions. A lot of Hanover's staff is also very smart and talented. Good to build an early career foundation of knowledge.

Cons

Hanover is an interesting company in that they seemingly have no gauge of their internal talent pipeline! This disconnect likely comes between middle and upper management, It has been bizarre in the time since I worked there seeing how many talented people have left the organization. Obviously, I don't know the full picture but it was rare to see them promote some of their best homegrown talent (which Hanover, would also be cheaper then looking externally and swinging and missing repeatedly).

3.0

Apr 4, 2025

Good start to analyst careers, little room for growth

Senior research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You gain experience working directly with data and writing insights. This is valuable practice and an underrated transferable skill. I genuinely became a better analyst in how I solve problems, write surveys, and create narratives based on the data within a year of working here. The immediate research team is extremely intelligent and respectful of work boundaries. I have never experienced any issues with PTO requests or admitting exhaustion and burnout. Working from home is a huge perk, but can be a double-edged sword if you don't set boundaries early and often.

Cons

There are not many opportunities to learn transferable skills. Many of the programs they use are bespoke, and they are slow to transition you onto more advanced projects. You are only up for promotions and raises once a year. If you manage to achieve a certain level of quality, you will not see any updates or changes to your compensation or role until the next round. Shorter timelines, more complex work. In my time here, project deadlines have become shorter while the work is becoming more custom. As an analyst, there is only so much implementing AI can do to meet the quality standards needed within the working day. I worked extended hours for several weeks during the most recent high-volume season. They hire internally, but the career path typically leads away from research and toward management. For some of the more advanced research-oriented roles, you should not expect to receive formal training on the job. Instead, you will have to leave and get an advanced degree.

4.0

Feb 7, 2025

Good overall

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really cool sales team to be a part of. Tough market to sell to.

Cons

Leadership is distant, focused on the wrong things, not very aligned to the day to day of the business

Hanover Research Response

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Thank you for your thoughtful review and feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoy working at Hanover. 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

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