A little lost - Manager Forrester Employee Review

3.0
21 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Some great managers, encouraged to innovate, great people and culture in the London office.

Cons

Changed approach to employees once market became employer led, lots of withdrawing of flexibility. Employee Experience (HR) has some old school long-standing people who seem to go against the ethos of the leader of HR and like to micromanage, wield power and foster a blame culture at times - new leader of EX seems really reasonable and keen to make changes. Salaries and benefits need to be improved and benefits be more global e.g. unlimited holiday outside of the US where it's compliant.

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5.0
1 June 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
23 June 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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