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Did AI cause the Forrester Research, Inc. layoffs?

5 No sign of it. We found no public evidence tying Forrester Research, Inc.'s cuts to AI.

5/100
top AI score · 80% interval 4–6
D
evidence grade (A = company/filing says so, D = little to go on)
1
tracked 2026 layoff event · latest Feb 9, 2026
n/a
workers counted (1 event(s) without a disclosed headcount)

The receipts

Every tracked 2026 layoff at Forrester Research, Inc., newest first. Scores are 0–100: how strongly the public evidence ties the cuts to AI. Sources are linked on each one.

5

Feb 9, 2026 · ~8% of workforce (8-K)

AI score 5/100 (Minimal) · 80% interval 4–6 · evidence grade D · US · Professional Services

Stated reason: On February 9, 2026, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 8% of its employees across various geographies and functions. Notification to affected persons commenced December 15, 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Company expects to incur pre-tax expenses of approximately $10.0 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 20…

Why 5: Cost-cutting / efficiency · Drivers: industry AI exposure +0.4

Evidence: SEC filing. Signals: attribution 0.0, primary source 0.0, exec statement 0.0, role exposure 0.702, industry exposure 0.65, AI investment 0.0, contrary evidence 0.0 · typical Professional & Business Services roles (no roles named)

Headcount basis: not disclosed

Sources (1)
  • sec.gov www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1023313/000119312526042776/forr-20260209.htm

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