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    Updated 24 Jan 2020

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    4.3
    88%
    Recommend to a Friend
    94%
    Approve of CEO
    Forrester Chairman, President, and CEO George F. Colony
    George F. Colony
    627 Ratings
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    • "Food options for purchase are somewhat limited (Cambridge office)" (in 44 reviews)

    • "A work-life balance can be tough to reach" (in 34 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Thankful Home Worker"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - CSS in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Ability to work from home. Decent benefits given the current landscape. Co-workers are all great to work with!

      Cons

      Don't get some of the benefits office workers get like parties and get together's.

      Forrester2020-01-17

    2. "Best Job"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Community Journalist 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Decent entry-level salary Great people Empathetic management Great culture

      Cons

      Not a ton of diversity Compensation could be better, but again not bad for entry level

      Forrester2020-01-16
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    3. "Events Sales Rep"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Events Sales Representative 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great team spirit and great company

      Cons

      none none none none none

      Forrester2020-01-09

    4. "Amazing culture, smart people"

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      Former Employee - Leadership Board Advisor in Cambridge, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Forrester full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      -Wonderful culture -Smart people -Terrific brand recognition -well respected company by customers -Powerful, relevant insights at the center of the research -good benefits, much improved due to excellent leadership in EX/HR

      Cons

      -Pay is generally not competitive -Office location is tough

      Forrester2020-01-07

    5. "Terrible"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Customer Success Manager 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Well known company so looks good on your CV

      Cons

      Way below average pay, no flexible working, uptight office culture, no career progression and awful senior management, specifically the customer success director of EMEA. Avoid.

      Advice to Management

      Get rid of senior management

      Forrester2020-01-24

    6. "Great Place to work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Solution Sales Manager in Paris
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      True thought leadership company where engaging with high profile people (internally and on client side) is part of daily life. Overall working culture is great with emphasis on a true employee experience

      Cons

      So far, overall strategy is centralized in Cambridge, US where we are headquartered. It is changing with a new orientation toward more and more localization

      Advice to Management

      Just continue with our great human centered culture

      Forrester2019-12-19
    7. Helpful (1)

      "Great company culture with a focus on empowerment and flexibility"

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      Current Employee - Associate Consultant 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great managers and coworkers. Lots of opportunities to grow and interdisciplinary backgrounds are not only tolerated but encouraged. The $5,000/yr education stipend is one example of the development-focused culture at Forrester. The culture here is also very egalitarian and collaborative. Worked hours are also less than typical consulting firms, with a higher than average degree of flexibility in terms of remote working options. The benefits are pretty standard but still good.

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      Cons

      The salaries are significantly lower than the industry average (which can be particularly burdensome in major cities such as New York, San Francisco, or London), despite above average performance by the employees here. Although it's a big one, compensation is the only major con. Overall, Forrester is a fantastic place to work.

      Advice to Management

      I love my job here, the people, the office, and the location. Compensation is *definitely* lacking (this isn't just a nit-picky complaint, there is a lot of industry data to support this), but the flexibility and culture at work make up for most of it. Overall I love Forrester and love working here. Keep up the great work :-)

      Forrester2019-12-12

    8. "Finding Forrester - Making Work Meaningful"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Cambridge, MA
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Overall positive and supportive culture, not just within in my department. I feel valued and not simply a number expected to grind so the street numbers look attractive. People at all levels are accessible including the C-suite. I received comprehensive training surrounded by colleagues genuinely willing to help. I have smart and supportive management that provides the tools and knowledge for me to succeed. I work with smart thought leaders who are passionate about their expertise and always willing to share what they know. I learn new things every day. Good work/life balance. It’s easy to come to work knowing I contribute to my clients’ success.

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      Cons

      401K matching could be better, high deductible health plans, pay to park

      Advice to Management

      Thank you for walking the talk with employee experience. Keep it up.

      Forrester2019-12-27
    9. Helpful (2)

      "Did I make a mistake?!!!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Solutions Partner 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good, smart people for the most part

      Cons

      Poor quality research products relative to competition. Trying to swim upstream and sell services like so many other Research houses. Problem is they think too much - case of analysis paralysis. And then when they act its too little too late and often misdirected.

      Advice to Management

      I don't think management has any business sense (as in running a growth business). Good analysts or sales folks that were promoted??? Idk. Need to hire consultants with real world experience and entrepreneurial spirit. Also, its a white person's world. Need some color in senior management. Seriously.

      Forrester2019-12-25

    10. "Sr. Staff Accountant"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Forrester full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Good company to work, Flexible working hour, Good people, good culture

      Cons

      Your manager should be good rest is every thing is fine

      Forrester2019-12-11
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