Best Company I Worked for in 30 years! - Anonymous employee J.S. Held Employee Review

5.0
Sep 12, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The most employee-centric company i have ever worked for, they truly believe in doing the right thing for their employees, and their actions show it. They are one of the few company's that are growing at a rapid pace, which is very exciting, while so many other companies are going out of business.

Cons

Self inflicted, but because the company is growing so quickly, it's hard to shut down.

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J.S. Held Response
6y
Thank you so much for the positive review. We work really hard to make sure our employees are and feel valued while we continue to grow. We are very happy to see that it is recognized. Thank you for all of your hard work!

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Pros

Was hybrid with 1-day in office. Office was really nice. They provided free food.

Cons

Micro-managing like no other. Impossible to understand assignments and or be on the same page as supervisor. EVERYONE is related to each other in one way or another. Normally this would not be an issue, but there is no upwards progression unless you were a family or family-adjacent. Necessary processes for bonus eligibility, such as performance reviews, were inconsistent, unclear, and sloppy. Awful work life balance and your managers ensure to pass off their bad mood to you. The worst communication practices. Job role and duties are completely unusable if you are attempting to move out of Forensic Economics. Their HR is despicable and not there to help their employees.

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J.S. Held Response
1w
We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives from individuals who have worked with us. Thank you for your positive comments about the office and the hybrid structure, as we strive to provide a flexible work environment. We take concerns related to management, communication, career progression, and workplace practices seriously and regularly evaluate our approach to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across teams. As with any professional environment, feedback is essential. Team members have access to multiple avenues to raise concerns including having open dialogue with their managers, reporting through our secure and anonymous ethics and compliance hotline located on the intranet homepage, emailing HR@jsheld.com, and reporting through other formal avenues so that each scenario can be reviewed, and team members feel heard and supported.
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