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 42 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and happy to help or collaborate" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 10 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 21 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 15 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 11 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 11 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

5.0

Dec 3, 2019

Nothing but positive things to say about my Hanover experience

Senior director, business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, I LOVED my time at Hanover and I'd recommend employment there for anyone who likes a fun, dynamic work environment that will challenge them on a daily basis. Below are a few additional "pros" to consider: Awesome team members - smart, driven, energetic, fun loving; can't emphasize enough how amazing the people who work there are. Top notch Strong company culture, very inclusive Ample career growth opportunities Competitive compensation Great managers/leaders Compelling product Good work/life balance Solutions oriented business that allows for creativity within ones role to achieve the goal

Cons

Not too much to draw attention to here. My one criticism (or maybe just brutal honesty) would be there is a lot of pressure to hit quarterly revenue targets and missing your targets consistently can put you on the hot seat and really hurt you financially. Territory can also have an impact on your performance although things certainly got better in recent years.

3.0

Nov 12, 2019

Too small

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and good clients

Cons

Very small, when I was there it was mainly men

1.0

Oct 4, 2019

Poorly managed and clueless superiors

Qualitative researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice location compared to the old one

Cons

There's a reason why Hanover has such high turnover rates, and it's not because DC is a transient city. The superiors have no clue what they're doing, receive no training, and don't know how to manage projects. They don't like to be corrected or told they're wrong, too. I moved from one team to another and this problem was still there. If you need this job, I highly suggest you don't say anything if you are working overtime or if you're burnt out. They use it against you. Don't be honest in your check-ins, they're not on your side. Just take the job and start looking for something new around 6 months in. You also only get a raise if they like you, the superiors are really unhappy with their lives so if they mess up a project and blame it on you or they contradict themselves, don't go toe to toe with them. Just say thanks for letting me, I'll try harder next time and let it go. Also HR is not on your side so don't go to them for help. If you take this job get in and get out. Trust no one. Also companies can make fake reviews on here so look for the positive reviews on here, remember what they say, and watch how they don't match up with your experience at Hanover.

Hanover Research Response

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Thank you for your feedback. Our biggest asset at Hanover is our people; we have an extraordinarily talented workforce, and we take the responsibility of advancing their careers very seriously. While there is always room for improvement, we pride ourselves on our robust and transparent performance management culture.Clearly Hanover was not a good fit for you; I do hope we were able to inflect your learning in some way and wish you every success in your future endeavors.

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