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 19 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 11 reviews)); "Team was great." ((in 9 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

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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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247 reviews

5.0

Nov 11, 2024

A growing company with great people

Power bi developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked in some fortune 500 firms before joining. I enjoy a lot the company flexibility, the growth opportunities and the people's mindset

Cons

Compensation might be discretionary, particularly bonus

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you so much for your great review. At J.S. Held, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of our team members and their families. Our benefits team regularly reviews and updates our benefits programs to keep them competitive with industry standards. Please continue to monitor communications from Human Resources to stay up-to-date on the exciting changes coming to our 2025 benefits offerings.

1.0

Nov 8, 2024

Awful place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are not that bad

Cons

Very dysfunctional management and lack of decision making Buy up companies to maximise profit but no sense of responsibility for the employees

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We put a premium on relationships at J.S. Held. We know that the relationship between a team member and a manager is a strong indicator of retention. If team members are having difficulty communicating with their direct manager, we encourage them to talk to HR directly (hr@jsheld.com) or with EmployeeRelations@jsheld.com for guidance on difficult conversations. In this positive time of growth, we are focusing on providing support and training for managers and team members alike in various areas. Thank you again for your review.

3.0

Oct 31, 2024

J.S. Held

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and company is looking to grow.

Cons

Corporate bureaucracy and company-wide policies that do not fit the wide variety of practice groups.

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We are constantly working to enhance our policies and support for our teammates. If you believe there is room for policy improvement and your feedback to your direct HR representative isn't being addressed, please reach out to HR@jsheld.com for further guidance on these matters.

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