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Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help business and technology leaders use customer obsession to accelerate growth by putting their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Through Forrester’s proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and chart new paths. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 675,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; and the shared wisdom of our most innovative clients. read more
Forrester Company Culture
Forrester Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Forrester's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
C+Manager
C+Perks & Benefits
C+Professional Development
C+eNPS
C+Forrester CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
George Colony
51 /100
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Diversity at Forrester
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Forrester have rated Leadership, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Forrester
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Forrester have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Forrester eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-7
Forrester employees are -7% more likely to recommend Forrester as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Forrester
Working at Forrester is rated below average by 73 employees, across various culture dimensions. Forrester employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Forrester’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Forrester was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Forrester
C-
Overall Company Culture at Forrester is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Forrester ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Forrester Employee Reviews
Out of 35 Forrester employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Forrester improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Forrester Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Really nice people and willing to help
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The salary is competitive across the market.
- What did you like most about the interview process?One interviewer asked me directly why he should hire me, what I could bring to the table.
Constructive Feedback From Forrester Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?FD and the CV obsession are terrible mistakes and exemplify inside-out thinking. Time to change that up or continue to slowly whither.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?listening, telling the truth, transparency
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?yes I feel very undervalued for my contributions
Forrester Company Information
Forrester Company Overview
Forrester was founded in 1983 and its current CEO is George Colony. Since its inception 43 years ago, Forrester has grown to 1800 employees.
Forrester Mission, Vision & Values
Forrester Mission Statement
Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help business and technology leaders use customer obsession to accelerate growth by putting their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Through Forrester’s proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and chart new paths. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 675,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; and the shared wisdom of our most innovative clients.
Forrester Values
- Client
- Collaboration
- Courage
- Integrity
- Quality
| Headquarter | 60 Acorn Park Drive Cambridge, MA 02140 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.forrester.com |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Tel | (617) 613-5730 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FORR |
| Social Sites |
Forrester Competitors
Forrester competitors include Gartner, IDC, 451 Research, and Outsell. Forrester ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Forrester compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Forrester Employees
Forrester has 1800 employees. 73 employees at Forrester have reviewed Forrester across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 73 Forrester employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Forrester are not very pleased with their total compensation at Forrester, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Forrester are generally satisfied with their team. 73 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Forrester are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Forrester believe the environment at Forrester is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Forrester is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Forrester work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Forrester are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Forrester employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Forrester report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
76% of Forrester employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Forrester employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Forrester employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Forrester - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Forrester is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Forrester employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Forrester KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Forrester's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Forrester employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Forrester CEO & Leadership
Forrester CEO - George Colony
51 /100
George’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting George in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. George Colony’s employees rank Forrester in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Professional Development. Colony is generally unpopular with Forrester employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Sales department and Male employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Forrester Leadership
The Forrester Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO George Colony, Chief Research and Product Officer Clifford Condon, and Chief Consulting Officer Mack Brothers
George Colony CEO / President
George Colony serves as the CEO / President of Forrester.
Clifford Condon Chief Research and Product Officer
Mr. Clifford Condon, also known as Cliff has been the Chief Research and Product Officer at Forrester Research Inc.... read more
Mack Brothers Chief Consulting Officer
Mr. Mack Brothers has been the Chief Consulting Officer of Forrester Research Inc. since May 19, 2016. Mr. Brothers is... read more
Michael A. Doyle Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Michael A. Doyle, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Forrester Research Inc. since... read more
Nigel Fenwick Vice President
Mr. Nigel Fenwick has been Vice President of Forrester Research Inc. since March 2006 and also serves as its Principal... read more
Jon Symons Vice President of Corporate Communications and Vice President of Employee Experience
Mr. Jon Symons has been Vice President of Corporate Communications at Forrester Research Inc. since July 2012 and has... read more
Steve Peltzman Chief Business Technology Officer
Steve Peltzman serves as the Chief Business Technology Officer of Forrester. Steve started at Forrester in October of... read more
Michael DeJesus Senior Vice President, Analytic Products
Michael DeJesus serves as the Senior Vice President, Analytic Products of Forrester.
Victor Milligan Chief Marketing Officer
Victor Milligan serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Forrester. Victor started at Forrester in December of 2014.... read more
Forrester Salaries
How much does Forrester pay?
How much do people at Forrester get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Forrester is $101,996, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $91,310, or $43 per hour.
At Forrester, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $260,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,600 annually. Average Forrester salaries by department include: Design at $105,451, IT at $107,121, Legal at $135,813, and Marketing at $84,434. Half of Forrester salaries are above $91,310.
41 employees at Forrester rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 127 ratings) while 39 employees at Forrester rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Forrester employees include job titles like Director of Product, Principal Designer, Senior Marketing Manager, and Data Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from Forrester employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $57k | $57k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $75k | $75k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $88k | $88k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $155k | $155k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $215k | $215k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
$101,996*
Average Compensation
$91,310*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Forrester Salaries by City
Forrester Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Forrester
Diverse employees at Forrester score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Forrester in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Forrester across various culture dimensions.
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are part of the fabric of Forrester’s culture. Forrester’s?brand, Bold at Work, guides our?commitment to?be?proactive, transparent,?and?adopt?a learning mindset toward?our?D&I?work. Learn more about our D&I priorities: https://bit.ly/39igopT
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Forrester Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Forrester PTO
Forrester's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Forrester's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Forrester's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Forrester Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Forrester applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved, 10% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Forrester unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Forrester after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Forrester has a total of 1800 employees
10
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 80% Granted (8 out of 10)
- 0% Denied ( out of 10)
- 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 10)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 10)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Forrester Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Forrester on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 18% | |
Customer Support | 9% | |
Product | 5% | |
IT | 5% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
Washington | 14% | |
San Francisco | 14% | |
Akron | 9% | |
Boston | 9% | |
Other | 41% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Forrester
What is Forrester address?
Forrester location is at 60 Acorn Park Drive
Who is the CEO of Forrester?
Forrester CEO is George Colony, their score by employees is 51
What is Forrester eNPS?
The eNPS for Forrester is -7
What is the salary for Director of Product in Forrester?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 240k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Forrester?
The average salaries for Operations in Forrester is 71k
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