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 2% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at J.S. Held to a friend and 74% 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 4.1 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 19 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 10 reviews)); "My colleagues are the best!" ((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)); "Communication can always be improved in any organization." ((in 4 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)); "If you do not work long hours you will fall behind." ((in 3 reviews)); "Irregular hours and long commute." ((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 J.S. Held locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Jericho , Houston , Dallas , New York , Denver

J.S. Held reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)

Lee Spirer

89% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

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

3.0

Dec 23, 2025

Several Small Companies Merged

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rapidly growing through acquisition, so there are more and more opportunities.

Cons

It's always a struggle to merge cultures when there is a rapid series of acquisitions. Day-to-day feels very siloed, unclear future for company as one entity.

J.S. Held Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you see the increasing opportunities that come with our continued growth through acquisition. We also recognize that rapid integration can be challenging. Your comments highlight important areas we are actively working to improve. We agree that thoughtful integration is essential to long‑term success, and we are prioritizing efforts to better align teams, processes, and culture across the organization. Thank you again for your insights, they help guide our ongoing integration and employee experience efforts.

4.0

Dec 19, 2025

Great place to work

Forensic engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, compensation, growth and culture.

Cons

Workload can be at times high.

J.S. Held Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you value our flexibility, compensation, growth opportunities, and culture. These are all areas we work hard to continually strengthen. We also appreciate your note about workload. There are certainly times when the pace can pick up, and we’re committed to supporting our teams by prioritizing resources, improving processes, and encouraging open dialogue with leadership to help balance responsibilities. Your insights help us create an even better experience for our employees, so thank you again for contributing your perspective.

4.0

Nov 28, 2025

Great experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team, lots to learn, good benefits

Cons

Low brand awareness, nothing else

J.S. Held Response

6mo

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel supported by your team. At J.S. Held we strive to create an environment where our team members feel appreciated and empowered, and feedback like yours reinforces that we’re on the right track.

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