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

Sep 18, 2023

Good place

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work and very smart co-workers

Cons

None. It is a good place to work.

J.S. Held Response

2y

At J.S. Held, we believe that a strong team is key to our success, and we work hard to reflect our values in everything we do. We appreciate your feedback and your contribution to our great place to work.

2.0

Sep 7, 2023

Well paying, but not rewarding

Forensic engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salaries, flexible schedules, very independent

Cons

Very independent, so there aren't many redeeming qualities about the work. Work is very repetitive and at times redundant. Also a very very corporate company.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you so much for your review. At J.S. Held, we encourage you to speak with management to discuss your specific concerns to improve relationships and foster open communication. Also, please consider visiting the J.S. Held Academy portal which offers awesome professional development resources and programming.

2.0

Aug 30, 2023

Don't do it!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They will come across as a prosperous and growing company, offering you endless opportunities to grow your career (but won't mention the countless layoffs they have had in the past year+). The benefits are average- Health insurance is overpriced and the plans are subpar, but there are other benefits such as tuition assistance/reimbursement which are nice additions. The company culture was nice during the time there, but once you leave you realize its just for show. At least the days were enjoyable.

Cons

Many layoffs, the priority comes with acquisitions. The company is growing, but they have no loyalty to their employees. They will acquire 10+ companies in a year, but fire dedicated workers due to budgeting issues and then call it company growth when they net 10 employees.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We put a premium on relationships at J.S. Held. We know that the relationship between a team member and a manager is a strong indicator of retention. If team members are having difficulty communicating with their direct manager, we encourage them to talk to HR directly (hr@jsheld.com) to help them manage difficult conversations. In this positive time of growth, we are focusing on providing support and training for managers and team members alike in various areas. Thank you again for your time of service at J.S. Held.

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