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

May 20, 2023

Great team atmosphere

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for!

Cons

Nothing that comes to mind,

J.S. Held Response

1y

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.

5.0

May 19, 2023

Large Company with Human Values

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great company to work for. I had many family and friends who work for large companies and complain of the bureaucratic non-sense, how you feel like a number, etc. But not here! Somehow they make you feel "human" and it all comes from the top. The people who work here are among the best in the industry, so its great to rub shoulders with the best and brightest. Everyone on the team is there to support you. Even if you're not in the same department and you reach out with a question, that person will do whatever needed to help support, find the answer, etc.

Cons

Nothing I can think of at the moment

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you feel valued and supported at our company. It's wonderful to know that our efforts to create a human-centered culture are making a difference. Your feedback is immensely appreciated, If you ever have any suggestions or ideas for improvement, please don't hesitate to share them with us.

5.0

May 18, 2023

Positive work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is inclusive and supports staff who want to work remotely. Team members and all levels of management are professional and respectful. Collaboration is encouraged, decisions are made fairly, and the company has a positive culture and strong business and work ethics.

Cons

The company continues to grow at a rapid pace, and with this growth comes a near constant state of change and continuous improvement. This is not necessarily a con, but expect to be part of a culture that experiences and embraces change.

J.S. Held Response

1y

Thank you for you feedback. As we continue to grow, we are working on staying anchored into our culture. Our 50th Anniversary celebration has helped new team members (acquired or otherwise) learn about who we are as a company. We hope you've made time to visit the 50th Anniversary Intranet page!

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