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      Gensler

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      Gensler reviews

      3.6

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (2,482 total reviews)
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      Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

      79% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Senior management

      Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,482 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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      2K reviews
      1.0
      Nov 6, 2024

      No room for grow! They will break you!

      Designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      big projects and clients. Okay salary,

      Cons

      They will pigeonhole you. Every project is organized within a toxic hierarchy that leaves no room for growth, forcing you to wear multiple hats. Opportunities are only available if you stay for at least seven years; otherwise, you're treated as just a cog in the machine. Favoritism is rampant.

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      Gensler Response
      1y
      Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.
      1.0
      Oct 31, 2024

      Self-advocacy to the max

      Studio director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some caring and brilliant colleagues.

      Cons

      Uninspiring leadership, people are out for themselves, bottom line is all that matters.

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      Gensler Response
      1y
      Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive and will share your comments with leadership .
      4.0
      Mar 15, 2024

      You are working for a brand

      Project architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The set up is more efficient than other firms. They pay you overtime which is usually unheard of. The profit sharing/esop averages 12% which makes up for them not matching or contributing to your 401k. They pay for your exams and 1 professional membership after 1 year of working there. Inspiring to young professionals.

      Cons

      “We are family” but actually “Clients come first” attitude. You will get pigeon-holed if you are good at something. You will always be underpaid here compared to the AIA Compensation Report because they tout bonuses, ESOP and Profit sharing. Expect to be your own advocate. If you don’t speak up for yourself, they will assume you are happy where you are. Don’t spend your whole career here. I would say max. 5 years, learn what you want, get vested and move on. You are and will always be dispensable. Sucks to hear that, but it is true. You can always boomerang if you want!

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      Gensler Response
      2y
      Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate our alumni and value their perspectives.
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