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 culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good pay." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 8 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)); "If you do not work long hours you will fall behind." ((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

Apr 16, 2026

Great people and stability but lacking technical growth

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and Work-Life Balance: The company offers a stable environment and respects personal time, which is hard to find in the industry. Talented Peers: I had the chance to work with very capable colleagues on a personal level. Remote Culture: They have a solid remote-first approach that works well.

Cons

Limited Visibility on Career Progression: While the day-to-day is stable, the path for technical advancement could be more clearly defined.

J.S. Held Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you valued the stability, work-life balance, and remote-first culture, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding career progression and technical advancement. Our Learning & Development team is actively working on building a more formal career framework, which will be rolled out to provide greater clarity and visibility around growth opportunities across the organization. If you're interested in learning more about upcoming development initiatives, we encourage you to reach out to our HR team at HR@jsheld.com. Thank you again for sharing your feedback, and we appreciate your continued hard work.

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, compensation and culture. Good office environment.

Cons

Sometimes micromanagement and unclear goals and objectives

J.S. Held Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear your positive comments regarding our benefits, compensation, culture, and office environment. We also appreciate your perspective on management approach and clarity around goals and objectives. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue working to improve communication, alignment, and leadership practices across the organization.

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

5mo

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.

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