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 40 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and happy to help or collaborate" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Incentives for time off." ((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 20 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 15 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?

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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

3.0

Dec 6, 2018

Great experience, "churn and burn" management styles

Content analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart colleagues, nice office, quality research tools, accessible C-Suite and growth opportunities.

Cons

Soft line drawn for work/life balance. Minimal compensation and benefits. Quick project turnaround times that don't allow for quality assurance. Felt dispensable as a mid-level researcher.

Hanover Research Response

7y

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I’m sorry to read that you felt that your compensation and benefits didn’t meet your expectations. We’re upfront with all applicants about the salary bands for various roles when they join Hanover. We hire exceptional talent, train them well, give them more exposure to client interactions and advanced research methodologies faster than other firms, and they have the opportunity to advance faster at Hanover than anywhere else. Also, our employee surveys suggest that Hanover’s benefits are excellent. We offer comprehensive benefits to our employees that are heavily subsidized by the company to reduce the total out of pocket costs for our staff. We of course make every attempt to drive efficiency and shorter timelines for our clients in our research process, but never at the cost of delivering quality information to our clients. Over 90% of client respondents are "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with our research. That said, I am sorry you felt dispensable as a researcher – you were not. Our business is built on the contributions of extraordinarily talented individuals like yourself. I wish your manager or I had the opportunity to discuss this with you so that we could help reinforce the direct line that exists between your work and our success as a business.

3.0

Nov 29, 2018

Awful

Content analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Option for remote work 1 day per week or to go remote full time if you move. Some nice people you can make friends with.

Cons

Sometimes, other employees don't treat you very well. They are overly judgemental and negative about other people in a way that inhibits teamwork and collaboration. If they practiced judging others with humility and empathy, they would have a better work environment.

Hanover Research Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your time at Hanover Research. I'm sorry to read that you don't feel like you are treated well. This is unusual feedback as most employees, including the Content team members, highlight their coworkers as one of the best parts of working at Hanover. Managers tend to be attentive and supportive but we do not shy away from providing feedback to our staff. As most researchers work on a large number of projects each year and receive feedback on each project from up to three people, it can feel judgmental or hypercritical a times. Our intention is always to strive for excellence and even our most experienced researchers receive feedback on how to improve their projects. If you are finding the feedback difficult to hear, I encourage you to work with your manager to find a mode of communication and type of language that will allow her/him to share feedback with you in a way that still makes you feel supported.

1.0

Oct 31, 2018

Business Development Associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none really not a great company

Cons

Micromanagement is their favorite thing.

Hanover Research Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is disappointing to read that you are not enjoying your time at the company and do not see our growth as positive. The Development Associate role is an entry level position and individuals joining us often have never worked anywhere else before. We have clear expectations in terms of showing up to work on time each day and completing daily tasks, etc. Managers are checking on the status of these tasks and holding employees accountable for their output. I am sorry that this feels like micromanagement to you. As staff move up within the organization and develop more experience and expertise, they do function in a more autonomous capacity but regardless of level, everyone is accountable for their own success.

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