Gensler reviews

-Ineffective PDP & coaching system—mentorship is poorly executed, and managers often don’t take time to understand employees' goals. -Office politics play a huge role—to advance, you need the right internal sponsors. -Weak leadership development—I was part of a training program, yet my manager had no real understanding of my career interests. -Financial struggles—commercial real estate, especially workplace design, is at an all-time low. My employee stock increased only 0.75% in 2024, while the S&P 500 gained 21-24%. -DEI efforts don’t translate into leadership growth—while hiring is diverse, promotions still favor white male employees. -Company culture feels hollow—they claim it’s a priority, but little is invested in it due to strict cost controls under ESOP.

The internal politics can be problematic and the right alliances can be key, self-serving agendas don't always serve to better the work, lack of work-life balance in lower ranking positions.