Gensler reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,477 total reviews)
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Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Jul 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You are always supported! There's always someone to ask for help, someone to give you advice and to tell you what the next step is. My experience has been great I hope it continues to be that way. I like the office, the people and the overall enviorement.

Cons

You may feel overwhelmed with how big the company is and how you can find your place at the company. It can sometimes feel like you are swimming in a big ocean, and you have no idea where you're going. Good thing you always have someone to ask directions, but at the end of the day, it's you the one that has to find its own way, and that process can be scary.

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Gensler Response
1y
Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We're happy to hear about your positive work experience at Gensler and we are delighted to see your 5-star rating!
1.0
Jul 15, 2024

Save yourself the koolaid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Generally good people on teams

Cons

Very little pay, the most inhumane WFH / in-office policy. Dont bother.

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Gensler Response
1y
Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive and will share your comments with leadership .
1.0
Jul 11, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good location, and close to freeways.

Cons

Busy office, fast-paced, which I was up for the challenge and I came in with a great-positive attitude to work for Gensler only to lose my soul and be treated horribly. Micromanagement but obvert favoritism. Organization and communication can be a challenge and heavy handed towards Project Admins. DM and Human Resources are not supportive of PC's, which are generally critical and inadequate in communicating. They state that they are available to address any issues or concerns, however, then their quick to write you up and treat you horribly. PC's are disregarded, if there any concerns w/the DM's and it will be brought to your attention, rather than being addressed for better-improved work relationships and treatment. Termination is high at Gensler. Inappropriate DEI that is divisive, creates division, and is wrong to promote at work, which is unprofessional. There is no room for asking for mentorship, you will be ousted if you remotely ask for others outside your studio for direction or support by others. Challenging to maintain a work-life balance as they do not expect you to have a family unless you are on the design team. Project charts should be done by the DM's if you have questions you will be reprimanded for asking, which is why DM's get paid lots of money for and know the logistics. Lots of politics w/DM's, HR, and management and terminations.

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Gensler Response
1y
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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