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?

"Good Healthcare, Dental, Benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good pay and some groups have better structures" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 9 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).

Reviews by job title

247 reviews

4.0

Jun 30, 2023

Ok company

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and decent benefits

Cons

Not much room to grow

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to see that you enjoyed our benefits package and your working environment. We encourage you to speak with your manager and area leaders to express your interest in advancement in J.S. Held. Also, you could utilize your progress checks to initiate conversations with your leaders and express your interest.

4.0

Jun 29, 2023

Interesting workplace

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work; learned a lot.

Cons

Irregular hours and long commute.

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your positive review and feedback regarding learning opportunities at our company. At J.S. Held, we are committed to creating a work environment that encourages growth and development, and we are pleased to hear that you found opportunities to learn new subjects within our organization.

5.0

Jun 16, 2023

Great Place to Work. J.S. Held Promotes Advancement.

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and a team environment. J.S. Held recognizes dedication and hard work and will promote and advance careers. Management does not micro-manage and encourages being independent and accountable.

Cons

With substantial growth, the company has challenges but has done a great job adapting and pivoting when the need arises.

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you for your positive review and feedback regarding advancement opportunities at our company. At J.S. Held, we are committed to creating a work environment that encourages growth and development, and we are pleased to hear that you have found opportunities for advancement within our organization. We believe that investing in our team members' professional development is key to our continued success as a company. Also, we are actively working to improve our communication processes, including more frequent check-ins with team members and implementing new tools to strive for timely and transparent communication. We appreciate your input and are committed to making the necessary changes to strive for a positive and productive work environment for all.

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