J.S. Held reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)
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Lee Spirer

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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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247 reviews
3.0
Dec 23, 2025
Recommend
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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.

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J.S. Held Response
5mo
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.
2.0
Sep 16, 2025

Salary Benchmark

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Team has an entrepreneurial mindset, allowing you to grow relationships; yet, there is a ceiling.

Cons

Convoluted environment. No clear objectives

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J.S. Held Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your long-standing commitment to the team. We’re glad to hear the entrepreneurial spirit has supported relationship-building, and we understand your concerns about growth limitations and clarity. Your feedback is valued, and we’re committed to improving alignment and transparency. We welcome you to reach out to the HR team (hr@jsheld.com) if you're open to speaking further.
1.0
Aug 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and some groups have better structures

Cons

Minimum or non-existence professional development and training. No long-term growth within the organization. Managers are toxic. Cross-departmental collaboration was limited

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J.S. Held Response
10mo
Thank you for your feedback. We encourage all team members to utilize the J.S. Held Academy for continued learning and development. We also recommend connecting with our Employee Relations team (employeerelations@jsheld.com) to address specific concerns and support constructive dialogue and professional growth.
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