Hello? Anybody There? - Anonymous employee Forrester Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Amazing colleagues and learning a lot from the exposure to our Clients & Research. My management team rocks despite the additional hats they've been asked to wear without the pay to match. I hope they don't quit.

Cons

I came to Forrester for the culture, growth opportunities and work life balance. As you can see from the other reviews, all of those areas have greatly suffered over the last year. I'm too exhausted to even properly elaborate - This role has sucked the life out of me in such a short amount of time. Our current systems are too rigid to ever deliver on our "customer obsessed" model and any solutions implemented leech off the bandwidth of our already overworked teams. The recent layoffs have left client facing and internal teams scattered and trying to pick up the pieces, while we have to pretend everything is business as usual. I keep waiting for the "Energy" and "Collaboration" to increase our CV, but turns out, those might not have anything to do with a successful strategy. How is it that we have such amazing analysts and research and yet this company feels so misguided? If we took half the advice we give our clients, we'd be lightyears ahead of where we are now. Tech Stack? Archaic. Content Management? Siloed and Scattered. Enablement? 1 Person. Employee Experience? Wish I could say there was even a pizza party. The price increase due to inflation is actually comical considering our pay has been stagnant for months and we are all actively taking pay cuts to continue working here. I am patiently awaiting the end of Q3 when we still haven't hit our numbers and we do another round of "unexpected" layoffs. As it stands, I wouldn't let my friends work here.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Forrester is a truly rewarding place to work. I feel like I make a meaningful difference every day, both for our clients and within the organization. The colleagues here are exceptional. They are smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. I’m constantly learning from a talented group of people who care deeply about the quality of their work and the impact it has. The culture encourages thoughtful problem-solving, professional growth, and doing work that matters.

Cons

The most challenging aspect right now is the current business performance, which can create uncertainty and added pressure across teams. At times, this environment can impact workloads, decision-making speed, and overall predictability.

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Thank you for your many years of contribution to Forrester ! I’m really glad to hear how strongly you feel about your colleagues and the impact of the work. It's wonderful to see the combination of thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes reflected in your experience. You’re also right to call out the challenges of the current business environment. Periods of change and performance pressure can create uncertainty, and I know that can impact workload, pace, and predictability. I am confident we are on the right path towards growth this year and it wouldnt have been possible without great colleagues like you. Thank you again for your candid feedback, it means a great deal coming from someone with such deep experience at Forrester. Jobina Gonsalves Chief People Officer
3.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people work here, work-life balance is ideal if you have a good manager.

Cons

Morale is low, leadership is extremely out of touch with the sentiments of the workforce.

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