J.S. Held reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)
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Lee Spirer

89% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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
3.0
Mar 31, 2026

Ok for consulting

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of individual work and access to high management. Rare to work extremely long hours. Variety of engagements and broad industry experience.

Cons

Lack of clear direction and company culture. Large emphasis on utilization and performance.

4.0
Feb 3, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, compensation and culture. Good office environment.

Cons

Sometimes micromanagement and unclear goals and objectives

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J.S. Held Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear your positive comments regarding our benefits, compensation, culture, and office environment. We also appreciate your perspective on management approach and clarity around goals and objectives. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue working to improve communication, alignment, and leadership practices across the organization.
5.0
Jan 2, 2026

Growing Globally

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Industry Leader in Insurance Investigations

Cons

No one wants to be accountable

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J.S. Held Response
4mo
Thank you for your review and for your years of dedication to J.S. Held. We appreciate your recommendation of the company as well as the feedback you’ve shared. We appreciate your feedback regarding accountability and your desire to mentor. We take concerns about accountability seriously, and we continue to reinforce expectations across the organization to ensure teams operate with clarity and ownership. We also value employees who want to support others and contribute through mentorship. If you have not yet discussed your interest in mentoring with your direct leadership, we encourage you to do so, as they can help identify opportunities that align with team and organizational needs. Additionally, you are welcome to reach out to our HR team at HR@jsheld.com to share your interest or explore potential avenues to get involved. Thank you for your long‑term commitment and for helping us identify areas where we can continue to improve.
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