Gensler reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,474 total reviews)
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Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

80% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,474 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
2.0
Sep 29, 2015

Missing Integrity

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Foot in the door Research is terrific Entrepreneurial spirit Self directed growth and empowerment Great network across the organization

Cons

Dysfunctional Immature management Below market compensation Non- existent structure and insecure senior management Constant infighting with studio directors Hiring inferior designers doesn't make the existing ones any more superior Design Directors need fresh ideas

1.0
Feb 5, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good staff. Developed a strong bond with general staff who are in the same boat (overworked & under-paid) to mock the sub-par upper management.

Cons

Leadership cares zero for the well-being of their employees and 100% on how much profit they make. This place is nothing more than a sweatshop in silicon valley that stamps out mediocre office design.

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Gensler Response
8y
Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We are sorry that your time with the firm did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your strong appraisal of our practitioners and wholeheartedly agree that our people are our strongest asset. We respect your candor, though disagree with your overall assessment of our firm and our San Jose office. All Gensler offices are committed to enriching the human experience through the power of design, and we seek to fulfill this mission by hiring the design industry’s top talent and providing them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. In terms of compensation, Gensler offers a salary and benefits package that is competitive with the market and includes twice-annual bonuses, profit-sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan. Thanks again for the feedback, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.
1.0
Aug 22, 2025

Not worth it

Recommend
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Pros

Nice office, nice people to work with

Cons

Below average market rates for salary, politics around WFH / RTO

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Gensler Response
8mo
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. We believe strongly in the impact of our in-office culture and truly hope you find a fit that better aligns with what you're seeking.
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