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 17 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent work environment." ((in 7 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

3.0

Jan 8, 2024

Great but poor level management

Senior investigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to grow your own business

Cons

Mid level management is horrible and won’t do their job

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We can only improve if we understand team member perspectives. We encourage speaking with your direct manager or practice lead regarding your concerns. Team members can connect with EmployeeRelations@jsheld.com for guidance on difficult conversations.

4.0

Dec 21, 2023

JS Held Accident Reconstructionist

Forensic analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun job, Great people. Rewarding work.

Cons

I feel under-paid compared to others.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your post. We regularly review pay to remain competitive. Also, one-on-one conversations with your manager are highly encouraged. There are various scheduled opportunities to speak with managers about performance, pay and compensation, etc.

4.0

Nov 13, 2023

Review

Electronics engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work ethic and environment

Cons

Time management and heavy lifting

J.S. Held Response

2y

We understand that consulting can be a challenging profession, and we are deeply appreciative of your unwavering commitment to our success. At J.S. Held, we encourage open dialogue between colleagues and their managers. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your manager to discuss potential strategies or adjustments that can optimize your productivity and workflow.

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