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 22 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Collegial work environment." ((in 6 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 23 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)); "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)); "averse leadership, the company isn't doing well and isn't investing in the future." ((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

Feb 3, 2017

Great Company Culture

Senior research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to learn new knowledge every day from projects and coworkers. Amazing company culture and support system for their employees.

Cons

Very fast-paced work schedule. If you have problems meeting tight deadlines then you may want to reconsider employment here.

Hanover Research Response

9y

Thank you for your positive feedback. I am glad you benefited from our culture of internal knowledge sharing and continuous learning. The pace can be daunting because of our clients expectations so we try to be as explicit about the deadlines and quick turnaround times throughout the interview process so that there are no surprises for new researchers.

3.0

Oct 5, 2016

Decent place to start your career

Senior content analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of talented people to learn from, especially if you are just starting your career. You are also given the chance to take ownership of your projects (little guidance from managers), which can be good or bad, depending on your perspective.

Cons

-This may have changed in the last couple of years, but there was very little interaction between employees. Most of the work was done by yourself in front of a computer. -At the time, they paid considerably less than competitors.

Hanover Research Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback. It does seem, as indicated from your cons list, that it has been a while since you worked at Hanover. We have listened to staff and made numerous changes to the workflow specifically for content staff. Project leads are assigned to researchers working on projects to act as a resource and support and there is far more collaboration than we used to have 2 or 3 years ago. We will continue to listen to our staff and make improvements.

4.0

Jul 5, 2016

Great Place for College Grads Interested in Sales

Senior business development associate

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CEO approval

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Pros

The company culture at HR is very unique in that there is a work hard-play hard mentality and employees are encouraged to enjoy their time outside the office together. Many company- and team-wide incentives like happy hours, boat cruises around the city, and sports outings are offered. Competitive compensation balances out the not-so-competitive salary. Good opportunities for growth if sales is something you are interested in pursuing long-term. Because of the Associate-Director-Managing Director relationship on each team, upper management is easily accessible and very willing to listen to any recommendations/hesitations you may have. Run-ins with upper management is very common and not something you find at every company.

Cons

While HR is valued as a meritocracy, majority of the C-Suite Execs are quite young and haven't experienced many other companies outside of HR. Because of this, there is room for managerial improvement. As for the role itself, sales is sales so make sure you know what you're getting yourself into before you dive in. The job can become tedious and frustrating, and it's easy to feel like you are putting in more time and work than what is being produced and recognized (which is typical of many jobs).

Hanover Research Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad that you had a positive experience during your time at Hanover. Entry level sales roles can be challenging, as you mentioned, but the skills acquired provide an excellent foundation for other opportunities. Our hope is that employees use their time in sales as a launching pad for their next step in their careers. These are first jobs, not last jobs, where the skills learned can be applied in future roles even if sales is not a long-term career aspiration. Our C-suite is a good mixture of home-grown talent as well as external hires. I think the fact that staff can achieve the C-level at Hanover speaks to our focus on promoting from within which was appealing to me when I joined the company.

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