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

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

4.0

Nov 1, 2023

Flexible Work Schedule/WFH

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like what I do. My schedule is super flexible and gives me the opportunity to fit in other non-work related things to my calendar. If I want to grab lunch with a friend during the day, I can do that, so long as I have my work phone with me and I can respond to clients in a reasonable time. There are many more pros as well, just skim through these reviews.

Cons

Depending on the time of year, work can get busy. Sometimes I will be asked to spend weeks at a time away from home, so if you don't like to be away or have young children, this could be a challenging position.

J.S. Held Response

2y

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

Oct 31, 2023

Great place to work!

Infrastructure engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

JSH is an excellent workplace; I have been here for three years and hope to remain many more! The Company's environment lets you grow and learn while having a great time.

Cons

I do not see any downsides.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Your expertise and dedication have been instrumental in our growth and success. We are thrilled to see our team expanding globally, and we know that your contributions will be essential as we continue to grow. Thank you for being an invaluable member of our team!

4.0

Sep 29, 2023

Great with Some Negatives

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My direct team and manager are fantastic. Great work, great flexibility, and great work-life balance.

Cons

Benefits are some of the worst I have ever experienced as a consultant. A mere 17 vacations and 2 floating holidays, with no sick days. Holidays are extremely minimal vs. the rest of the consulting industry. 401k match is OK (4%). Health benefits are insanely expensive. If I wasn't single with no kids, my health insurance bill would be close to $1,500 per month for a non-HSA plan. This is by far the worst health insurance offered in the three companies I have worked at in my career.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback on our company's benefits package. 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 2024-2025 benefits offerings.

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