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Forethought Research Reviews

2.4

33% would recommend to a friend

(58 total reviews)

26% positive business outlook

Forethought Research has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 58 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Forethought Research employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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58 reviews
1.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You might be able to meet some great colleagues and that's it.

Cons

Honestly, this is the most toxic workplace culture I’ve ever experienced. There’s no real leadership, no structure, no support whatsoever, and no professional development. When people ask for help, it gets ignored. There’s no meaningful feedback, no meaningful review despite the contract outlines, and no real accountability. It feels like the whole place is run on ego, politics, and fear rather than any actual professionalism. The nepotism for this size of a business is actually ridiculously insane. Exec appointments seem to be made through personal connection, while merit, capability, and experience are ignored. Child company leadership clearly lack the skills/knowledge needed for their roles, yet still carry the biggest egos in the room because she's a nepo baby. Instead of actually leading, they micromanage everything, act like dictators, and very emotionally manipulative. Absolutely bullies. The whole thing feels less like a serious business and more like a private power structure. Decisions aren’t based on skill, science, evidence, or good judgement - they’re based on control, nepotism, and who has power. The founders are emotionally unstable, and deeply unprofessional. You would be surprised how you are treated and how you were spoken to. They may also pressure you to sign questionable documents that are presented as routine paperwork, but appear to be more about protecting the company than being fair or transparent. It is dodgy, one-sided, and not worth the risk so you literally have to read through every line that you are signing. Absolutely disgusting behaviour for not treating people the right way.

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Forethought Research Response
2w
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. We take workplace concerns seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful environment and ongoing development for our team. Forethought has supported many graduates in their careers, and we’re proud that numerous people have gone on to senior leadership roles after starting with us. We recognise, however, that no workplace is the same for everyone, and we continue to listen, learn, and improve.
1.0
8 May 2026

Avoid

Recommend
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Pros

You get lots of experience. But nearly none.

Cons

It's a family business run by nepotism rife with nepotism. Founder is a deluded, senile, control-freak.

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Forethought Research Response
2w
We appreciate the feedback, though we do not agree with the description provided. Forethought is committed to merit-based decisions, respectful leadership, and supporting the development of our people.
4.0
7 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Dynamic work environment with a collaborative team. Gained expertise in data analysis using Excel, SPSS, and proprietary software while managing concurrent projects across diverse industries

Cons

May not suit those seeking a traditional consulting experience. The internship is heavily analytical and back-office focused, with limited opportunities for client interaction or meeting attendance. Additionally, the career path within this smaller firm can feel undefined.

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Forethought Research Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found the team collaborative and gained valuable experience across data analysis tools and diverse projects. We continue to look for ways to give interns meaningful exposure, development, and support, so also appreciate your feedback on the nature of the internship and career path. We wish you every success in your future career.
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