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 3% 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 20 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Team was great." ((in 10 reviews)); "Excellent work environment." ((in 8 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)); "Communication can always be improved in any organization." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers do not care,they just want you to get the job done to make them look good, managers will throw you under the bus even if it was a manager's error." ((in 3 reviews)); "existence professional development and training." ((in 3 reviews)); "Irregular hours and long commute." ((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 J.S. Held locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Jericho , Houston , Dallas , New York , Denver

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

Feb 9, 2024

“Off” culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote culture, decent pay, tons of optional benefits

Cons

Disconnected culture, terrible executive management, constant reorganization

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your comment and sharing your perspective. In times of active growth, reorganization is often unavoidable. Decisions are made with the following in mind: Our team members and their journey at J.S. Held, our business model and sustainability in the face of more growth, and our clients.

1.0

May 28, 2023

Short sighted and unwelcoming

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Free coffee and snacks in the office.

Cons

Unwelcoming environment Poor leadership, doesn’t like to delegate tasks to experienced employees, rather prefers to keep projects to themselves. Employees willing to put in excessive hours elevated over experienced professionals.

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you for your review and for bringing your expertise to J.S. Held. We take all team members' concerns seriously and are sorry to hear that you have had negative experiences with your manager. Our company strives to create a supportive and collaborative work environment, and we believe that effective management is key to achieving this goal. If you were open to sharing more about your experience, we encourage you to reach out to our HR department.

1.0

Apr 25, 2023

Company that is growing too big

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are decent and remote accessibility is convenient

Cons

Poor communication from departments and compensation. No one knows what anyone does.

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience. We recognize that clear and effective communication is crucial for the success of our company and the satisfaction of our team members. At J.S. Held, we encourage you to speak with management and your HR representative. Your conversation with your manager might help others in your department.

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