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 14 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good pay and some groups have better structures" ((in 10 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)); "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)); "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

4.0

Jan 24, 2025

Great forward focused company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independent work with leadership support when needed. Allows for great autonomy.

Cons

1. Can be isolating. 2. Laptop provided isn't the best for working with large data sets. 3. Great health benefit options.

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you for your review and feedback. At J.S. Held, we are dedicated to fostering a work environment that promotes growth and development for everyone. Remember, you can always collaborate with your manager to find ways to feel more integrated into the team and discuss your IT needs to ensure you have the best-suited computer for your work. Thank you again, and please feel free to reach out to employeerelations@jsheld.com for guidance on these conversations.

5.0

Dec 4, 2024

Great company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company/benefits. Great group of people

Cons

Sometimes there are long hours

J.S. Held Response

1y

We recognize that being a consultant can be demanding, and we are incredibly thankful for your dedication and commitment to our success. Your expertise has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals, and we are confident that your continued contributions will be essential as we move forward. Thank you again for being a part of our team. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated!

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.

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Director – Environmental Remediation

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