Was Great Until Market 2022 Downturn - Anonymous employee Forrester Employee Review

2.0
Mar 3, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good health benefits Very smart colleagues

Cons

Everything was amazing until the market downturn in mid-2022. Then the CEO panicked. Nothing worse than a panicky CEO. He has forgotten that we are the same people who led him to some AMAZING years 2020-2021 despite the odds. But when the economy tanked, clients budgets were cut and they stopped buying, and stock price fell. Very important to remember that the CEO’s net worth is largely company stock. So he panicked, cut 5% of staff, reduced benefits, and required office days with a two week notice. He is punishing the people to try to fix the leadership mistakes. Communication from leadership is heartless and out of touch. They are destroying a great culture very fast. The good reviews on here are before mid2022. Take a look at the graph of the ratings and see for yourself.

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Forrester Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I am sorry to hear it didn’t align with what you were hoping for in the role. At Forrester, the Research Associate role has long been viewed as a strong foundation for launching a career. We typically hear that it offers meaningful learning opportunities, exposure to the research process, and a valuable springboard into a wide range of paths, both within Forrester and beyond. That said, it’s critical that expectations are clear from the start and that employees feel they’re growing in line with those expectations over time. It sounds like that didn’t hold true for you. I’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your specific experience if you’re open to it. Pls reach out for a call so i can understand more. Thank you again for your candid feedback, and I wish you all the best in your next steps. Jobina Gonsalves Chief People Officer
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