LOVE WORKING HERE - Account Development Manager Forrester Employee Review

5.0
Dec 8, 2015
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Pros

I am absolutely loving Forrester. The company's culture and the individuals that work here are all fantastic (seriously I have not met one jerk since starting here in March). The company cares a lot about its employees through a balanced work day (I've stayed here twice past 5:30pm in 10 months), and fun perks (quarterly parties, full instrument set-up in the cafe, on site gym). In regards to my position: I work exclusively with ad agencies under the Premiere Accounts Group. I help to engage them to use Forrester's resources and products that they have purchased, make sure they renew, and pitch some custom additional projects at extra cost throughout the year. It's a lot of fun to work with all these strategy teams on new projects for pitches and existing clients and align them with Forrester's research, data, and analysts. I have a fantastic manager and a fantastic team that I work with. The others that are in my position are always collaborating and helping each other out. We have weekly meetings with the whole group, with my agency group, and one-on-one with my manager. I've never felt so much support at a job.

Cons

While a beautiful building with great amenities, the location of the office is rough. It's right by Alewife station so the commute from anywhere other than Arlington, Belmont, Somerville, and parts of Watertown is hell.

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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
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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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