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

1.0

May 11, 2023

No clue of what it is doing

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company benefits and salary are not bad. Workload is not too heavy but really depends on business line

Cons

Numerous acquisitions of external firms, of which management has no understanding

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you for your review, transparency is important to J.S. Held. With this in mind, there is information regarding strategic initiatives and other plans not only to grow the business but to improve the employee journey. Our CEO John Held hosts monthly town halls, our COO hosts monthly manager forums, and there is a weekly company news distribution. Engagement is the key. Staying engaged means team members are informed of all we are doing.

1.0

Mar 22, 2023

Acquisitions and Layoffs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some supportive and helpful colleagues

Cons

Drastic directional shifts that affected lower level employees.

2.0

May 30, 2023

Average company to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some jobs are remote and some benefits are ok

Cons

Severe lack of leadership. There are no set goals. The company is austere in many areas, there is really no good work environment and teamwork. the company does not motivate you, there are no incentives, the salaries and benefits are very average.

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you for providing feedback on our company's management. We take all team members' concerns seriously and are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience with our company. Recently, J.S. Held has launched a Leadership Excellence and Development for Risers (LEDR) and has also begun supporting managers in their roles through monthly meetings. We are committed to motivating our employees and offering competitive compensation packages that reflect the contributions of our team members and align with industry standards. At J.S. Held, we encourage you to speak with management and your H.R. representative to discuss your concerns to improve in any way possible. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to our Employee Relations Department at employeerelations@jsheld.com

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