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?

"Benefits are decent and remote accessibility is convenient" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 12 reviews)); "Team was great." ((in 10 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 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

5.0

Jul 12, 2023

Good company

Forensic engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun to work at Lots to learn as a forensic engineer

Cons

Workflow is cyclical and can dry sometimes if you are a junior

J.S. Held Response

2y

Thank you for your review and for bringing your expertise to J.S. Held. We are happy to hear that you had fun while learning many things about your field. Also, understanding that finding harmony in all we must balance takes attention, we are currently looking at initiatives to support team members. If you're open to sharing more, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time.

5.0

Jun 9, 2023

Great place to work

Helpdesk tier iii engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership is great. You will be challenged but supported all the time. You will be learning new stuff everyday. Good benefits and salary

Cons

There is too much rotation.

J.S. Held Response

3y

Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are taking advantage of your development opportunities. Please note that we regularly poll employees regarding our benefits. You can connect with our benefits team at Benefits@jsheld.com

5.0

May 28, 2023

Great Company to work and grow!

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's the best company that I ever work. Great people, great boss, extremely organized, the employee is important and care.

Cons

Nothing bad to say, actually, the best company that I ever work!

J.S. Held Response

3y

We want to thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with an amazing review. We really appreciate your feedback and your contribution to the great team in our Medellin office!

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