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).

Reviews by job title

247 reviews

5.0

Sep 20, 2024

Excellent Corporate Culture

Sr. it executive

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone’s ideas are valued. The Executive management team is approachable and genuinely cares about employee well-being. This permeates throughout the company at all levels, which makes it a great place to work. Flexible working arrangements and remote work options make it easy to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The company understands the importance of personal time and respects it. The scope of what J.S. Held does as a Professional Services company is extensive, with a wide (and ever growing) breadth of Practices with truly deep industry expertise across the entire team is very inspiring.

Cons

The dynamic nature of the work can be challenging at times, but it’s also what makes the job exciting and rewarding.

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you value our collaborative and inclusive culture, and appreciate the approachable and caring nature of our Executive management team. While we recognize that the dynamic nature of our work can be challenging, we're glad you find it both exciting and rewarding. Your advice to keep our small company culture alive as we grow is greatly valued. Thank you for being a part of our team and sharing your insights!

1.0

Sep 14, 2024

Great company

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing upper management and development

Cons

lots of travel and more

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you for your review and the effort you brought to our company.

3.0

Aug 21, 2024

It’s ok

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are decent, people are generally cool to work with

Cons

Unless you do exceedingly well, the cap raises/bonuses at 4%

J.S. Held Response

1y

We appreciate your review. If you feel like there is an opportunity for improvement, and attempts to share them with your direct leader aren't being heard, team members can connect with EmployeeRelations@jsheld.com for guidance on difficult conversations.

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