Is J.S. Held a good company to work for?

J.S. Held has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 275 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at J.S. Held to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about J.S. Held have been left by employees working as Director , Senior Consultant and Consultant .

Does J.S. Held pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, J.S. Held employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at J.S. Held. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at J.S. Held?

79% of J.S. Held employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated J.S. Held 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at J.S. Held?

Consultant (23) , Senior Consultant (18) , Director (14) , Vice President (10) , Building Consultant (9) , Forensic Engineer (8) , Analyst (7) , Associate (7) , Senior Vice President (6) , Associate Director (5) , Intern (4) , Office Coordinator (4) , Assistant Vice President (3) , Environmental Scientist (3) , Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at J.S. Held according to real employee reviews?

"Great Company Structure and Benefits." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent work environment." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at J.S. Held according to real employee reviews?

"No balance, upper management doesn't listen, burns you out." ((in 5 reviews)); "Awful work life balance and your managers ensure to pass off their bad mood to you." ((in 4 reviews)); "Irregular hours and long commute." ((in 3 reviews)); "Communication can always be improved in any organization." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about J.S. Held layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about J.S. Held layoffs and their outlook for job security at J.S. Held in 2026.

What are the top reviewed J.S. Held locations?

New York , Houston , Denver , Jericho , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles , Anaheim , Miami , Alpharetta , Raleigh , Austin , Cincinnati , Tampa , Atlanta , Elizabeth , Jersey City , Summit , Kaysville , Palatine , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Hicksville , Phoenix , Las Cruces , Washington , Charlotte , College Station , Nashville , Indianapolis

J.S. Held reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)

Lee Spirer

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

J.S. Held has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The J.S. Held employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

247 reviews

2.0

Jun 24, 2024

once a good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The level of industry knowledge is pretty solid, most of my coworkers had years of experience in their respective industries, and were willing to share their knowledge at any time.

Cons

Compensation for level of experience, & benefits options are far below competitors. The main problem with this company is due to private equity firms coming in and expecting ever increasing revenues, this lead to micromanagement, worse compensation, losses of valuable employees to other firms, & generally a much worse environment to work in. This also lead to rapid acquisition of other firms, regardless of how well the acquisition would fit in the company culture. They have been bleeding employees for the past few years, and competitors have been snatching up anyone they can.

J.S. Held Response

1y

We're a growing company that is expanding its presence, and a part of our development strategy includes mergers and acquisitions. We know that acclimating to a new corporate culture can present its challenges, and so we thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your feedback and the time you dedicated to the company.

5.0

Jan 17, 2024

J.S. Held

Building consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy the combination of working in the field and in my office. The flexibility is key as I make my own schedule and work remotely. I enjoy the variety of claims that I assist with.

Cons

The position can be high pressure and I often assist with conflicts between various parties involved.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your review and for staying engaged. We recognize your independent efforts and courage to learn as you go. J.S. Held is focused on improving communication and support for managers and employees alike as we continue to grow.

4.0

Dec 21, 2023

JS Held Accident Reconstructionist

Forensic analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun job, Great people. Rewarding work.

Cons

I feel under-paid compared to others.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your post. We regularly review pay to remain competitive. Also, one-on-one conversations with your manager are highly encouraged. There are various scheduled opportunities to speak with managers about performance, pay and compensation, etc.

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