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      Has changed a lot. - Anonymous employee Gensler Employee Review

      3.0
      Mar 2, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The people are generally amazing. Your friends and coworkers become your family. Lots of talented people doing their best and always willing to help. People are collaborative instead of competitive. Job stability, great bonuses after five years, and good benefits for a design firm. Top clients with the chance to work on some interesting projects.

      Cons

      The current sentiment among veteran employees is that we would not have lasted as long as we have have if the company was the way it is now five years or a decade ago. There is not enough mid-level staff, senior staff are stretched too thin and never in the office, and no one is getting the mentorship they require. People at the firm want to mentor and help their colleagues, so this is distressing to everyone. Concerns reported to management are given ear service, but not acted upon the majority of the time. People want to focus on design, but budget and speed take precedence more and more. Base compensation does not allow for a comfortable lifestyle if you are single or have children. People at all but the most senior levels are already severely stressed with their workload are also struggling to afford living expenses. The extreme emphasis on profitability is burning talented employees out at a rapid rate because they're being stretched everywhere. In the past few years, those who talk the loudest and the most are being recognized and rewarded disproportionately to the people doing the work. Those who actually make sure the projects succeed do not have time to participate in the many G-culture activities. Work/life balance has been increasingly untenable year after year. It's challenging to maintain your commitments after work no matter how efficient you are. PTO is low compared to other companies.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We wholeheartedly agree that our people are amazing and appreciate your mention of the “we” family culture that has been the foundation of our firm for over 50 years. We also appreciate your very thoughtful comments about our firm and promise to give them due consideration. Please know that Gensler remains committed to providing an entrepreneurial environment in which every person has the opportunity to design a fulfilling career path, and we will continue to do everything we can to help our people thrive in every aspect of their lives, from professional endeavors to everyday pursuits. Thank you for everything you did on behalf of our firm, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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      5.0
      Jun 3, 2026
      Architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

      Cons

      Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

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      Gensler Response
      1d
      Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!
      1.0
      May 29, 2026
      Job captain
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Nice office, lots of “rah rah Gensler” events with food & booze, some nice people

      Cons

      Where do I start…..some studios are TOXIC. Favoritism permeates every aspect of working here. It’s nauseating. There is zero loyalty, zero recognition for hard work (yeah you get a bonus but sometimes a kind word is needed). Oh-and never ever express an opinion that may be in opposition to “leadership’s”. Your private life, beliefs, politics and other personal things are fair game for letting you go. I’ve seen it happen-fired because someone expresses in a private conversation that one has ethical concerns regarding projects that are in the office (but in another studio/office) will get you fired. They will make up some bs about “work performance”, yet no conversation ever with anyone about “needing improvement “. Out of left field. Bye bye. Management tells leadership that they’d already “warned” the person-completely untrue. Hear later it was likely due to having concerns about a client/project. Lesson learned-shut up, work 12 hrs a day and be happy with the scraps you’re thrown. Also-egos galore! Unwillingness to take accountability for mistakes.

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      Gensler Response
      1d
      Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.
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