Hanover Research Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for more than a year

Pros – Hanover is unparalleled in the opportunities it provides for upward-mobility. If you are smart, hardworking, and eager to succeed, you will fit in here. There is also a great, young company culture, and coworkers spend a lot of time together outside of work. This is a great place to jump start your career, especially if you want to make a competitive salary. If you are successful, you will get noticed and be rewarded. In my first year out of college, I made a total of $52k, and given the bonuses I've been getting recently, I am slated to make over $80k during my 2nd year.

Cons – Sometimes the work can feel monotonous and it is up to you to stay engaged. Although they are getting better about this, systems need to be put in place so that there is greater transparency from upper management. The pressure to hit goals is more than many can handle (I guess that would be how one determines if they fit at a company like this).

Advice to Senior Management – We are a market research firm and we need depend on our own market research to set goals that are realistic. There needs to be more transparency and a greater effort to retain employees; we should be pouring resources into current employees to cultivate their skills, rather than hiring external employees that demand higher salaries and are costly to onboard and train.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time

Pros – It is a paycheck at the end of the (bi) week.

Cons – 95% independent work (could be a + if you like that) and you can go all day without speaking with anyone even though they are sitting right next to you. I consider myself an independent person, but it's a little too much for even me. While I understand it's research, this quiet environment still baffles me. It's hard to know your coworkers, people leave without saying bye...and you realize this the next day when their desk is clear.

Work is hit or miss and can be frustrating. Shifting from topic to topic each week gets old, especially since subjects are rather obscure areas (majority B2B, little B2C).

If you are considering applying, consider what type of work environment you like. I'm writing this because if you have an offer and are unsure, you are unsure for a reason and move on.

Advice to Senior Management – CDs need management skills. This would benefit communication with researchers and also with client interaction.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for less than a year

Pros – Interesting research reports with typical 4-7 day turnaround.
Supportive team atmosphere.
Good work life balance.
Young, but not too young, office environment.
Free snacks and coffee/tea, breakfast meetings, occasional pizza day (that makes a difference).
Occasional early Friday for research teams meeting goals.
Health benefits, 401k matched 2% by Hanover, life insurance, good PTO.
Flexibility for remote work.

Great atmosphere, definitely recommend it.

Cons – Very quiet atmosphere.
Looking at a computer all the time.
It can be challenging to focus on only one project at a time for so many hours.

Advice to Senior Management – Define what career paths there are for committed researchers other than content director.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for less than a year

Pros – A young, ambitious and exciting place to work with well educated and friendly colleagues. The renewed commitment of the company to put in world class training, recruit and develop the best talent in the DC labor market makes the potential of this business all the more exciting.

Cons – Like any growth company, you have to be on board for the wild ride of fast paced changes and aggressive goals. The opportunity and pay make it worth though.

Advice to Senior Management – The changes are making a difference, keep pushing!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research as an intern for less than a year

Pros – - easy work: research is general. just google searches and general, tedious 'grunt' work that companies would rather contract out.
- great co-workers: nearly everyone are young, recent grads between undergrad and grad school. they hang out together and there are few, if any, workplace politics, etc...

- for an internship, it's great. most interns simply support projects then they are close to deadline and need some extra hands. hours are flexible and everyone is appreciative of the extra help that you provide.

Cons – - not challenging
- won't learn very much - except for random facts that you discover while doing google searches
- be prepared for a younger, more unprofessional (or should I say inexperienced) managerial staff. they are nice, but inexperienced. However, it works for what it is: general google search type research and grunt work for businesses.

Advice to Senior Management – - for the business model that you have, you've done an excellent job!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for more than a year

Pros – -The company recognizes individuals for hard work and rewards success both financially and with promotions
-Since the company is growing rapidly, it is possible to move up the ranks quickly if one is willing to put in the necessary work
-Ability to change career paths, Hanover allows for vertical movement into different divisions
-A great place to gain exposure to various aspects of business, the job never becomes mundane
-Senior management is open to input, employees' voices will always be heard

Cons – -Chain of command can be unclear at times
-New employee training needs to become more standardized

Advice to Senior Management – There needs to be a formal on-boarding process for new employees so that everyone has the same opportunity to succeed.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time

Pros – - Hard work and talent do not go unnoticed. With the fast growth of the company and a meritocratic culture, there is no need to 'wait your turn' before promotion.
- A company culture that strikes the right balance between ambition and hard work, and socialization and community service. Happy hours, potlucks, trivia nights, and charity events are encouraged and well-attended.

Cons – - As mentioned many times in these reviews, professional development and training programs are sorely needed. Currently, the employees who have been successful are those who haven't needed much help in terms of training. Instituting a new employee training program would help build confidence and satisfaction for many others who might find much of the work (for both Content and Business Development) to be challenging.
- As a researcher on the Content side, and it be easy at times to feel like a cog in the machine. More could be done to encourage every employee to understand the 'big picture'.

Advice to Senior Management – Growth is great, and there is no lack of applicants for the growing number of positions, but more could be done to ensure current employee satisfaction and retention.

This needn't require pay increases/more vacation time (although those would be nice!), as great gains could be made through more simple increases to training, communication and openness.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – + Attractive bonus and compensation potential
+ Staff is smart, energetic, and hard-working
+ Fast growth of the firm consistently produces new opportunities and a dynamic atmosphere
+ 401(k) with 2% employer match
+ Great health benefits
+ Perks such as the occasional catered breakfast/lunch, and comped dinners after 7 pm
+ High level of staff involvement for community service events and happy hours/fundraisers

Cons – As Hanover has grown quite quickly in the past few years a need for professional development for mid-upper level management has evolved which to date has not been met

Advice to Senior Management – It would be great to have easy access to professional sales and management training

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time for more than a year

Pros – Hanover is an exciting place for young, driven professionals to learn about themselves and excel in a workplace setting. In my two years at Hanover, the company has always rewarded me excellently for my hard work. My experience at Hanover epitomizes the opportunities the company has to offer - I have experienced tremendous growth both professionally and personally in a short amount of time. There are several formal structures and processes in place that help guide Development Associates to Senior Development Associates to Development Directors to Managing Directors very quickly. The mentorship between each Development Associate and Development Director at Hanover is invaluable. The fast-paced nature of the job and continuous opportunities for upward mobility are powerful engagers and motivators. From my first day all expectations of me have been clearly articulated and I’ve always known exactly what I’ve needed to accomplish in order to get myself to the next level.

Cons – The pressure to produce at Hanover can be quite intense at times, and sometimes can lead to insecurity among employees. If you prefer a very safe, mild, predictable work environment you will not be happy at Hanover. If you are open to pushing yourself, working as a team, and thinking outside the box you will be a great fit here.

Advice to Senior Management – Communication is key. With information comes knowledge, with knowledge comes empowerment and with empowerment comes confident employees and confident employees generate new business. Continue to remain open to all ideas, comments, questions and concerns on both the research and development side.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Hanover Research full-time

Pros – As a small firm striving to grow quickly, the staff and diverse mix of business professionals are critical to achieving revenue goals and revolutionizing the company’s content offering. Impressive collection resumes both on the sales, as well as the research side of the business. Selective hiring process seeks intelligent, highly-motivated, driven professionals, which creates an ambitious and financially rewarding working experience. A great place to hone and develop complex sales skills while getting a front seat view into the marketing and research functions of some of the world’s largest companies and the challenges they face in our current economic climate. Management is receptive to new ideas and always willing to consider new ways to improve internal efficiencies. Fast-paced sales environment with attainable, but still ambitious revenue goals. Very much a self-starter atmosphere, which bodes well for “go-getters” looking to make great money while still taking on mid-level management responsibilities. Overall, a rewarding work environment, both professionally and financially.

Cons – The world can change in an instant, which is often the case at Hanover. Just when a new sales approach or tactic seems to be working, the company strategy could shift in a new direction, requiring a swift adjustment in focus. If you like a steady and consistent work pattern, this is probably not the job for you. Sometimes new ideas aren’t always successful, leading to instances of “time lost” in trying something new that doesn’t always pan out. Lean staff requires employees to often wear multiple hats, which is inherently difficult for individuals who are married to structure and do not react well to sudden change.

Advice to Senior Management – More visibility to employees when it comes to 5-year strategic plan and 10-year company outlook. Need to build out a more effective sales/training function that focuses on the onboarding process of new employees.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company