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      Gensler

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      Gensler reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (2,479 total reviews)
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      Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

      79% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,479 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
      Mar 14, 2018

      Potential is exciting but misleading

      Project architect
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      Pros

      A lot of architecture is done here. It is generally nice high end design and challenging. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge.

      Cons

      The design process is strained because of the silo-style roles to which the employees are limited. Schedules are tight and don’t allow for thorough documentation. The culture in the office is very clique-ish.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking a moment to provide feedback on your experience at Gensler! We appreciate your favorable evaluation of our architecture and design work, as it underscores our commitment to constantly pushing the boundaries of design innovation with every project we undertake. We are also very glad to hear that you are finding ample opportunities to learn and grow. Gensler was founded on the belief that if you hire great people and give them the tools to thrive, then success will follow, and we are constantly looking for new ways to ensure that idea continues to guide our firm. We appreciate your candid remarks on some of the aspects of our firm that you believe need improvement. Please know that we give all feedback due consideration and appreciate the perspectives of our colleagues around the world. Thanks again for the feedback and for everything you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.
      2.0
      Jan 28, 2018

      So much potential but falls short

      Project architect
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      Pros

      Working here allows you to be involved in a diverse selection of projects. New office location starting in 2016 allowed it to start from scratch and have a nicer environment. Friendly coworkers. Designers are above average. Culture is great as a whole.

      Cons

      Having worked there for a few years allowed me to get a solid grasp of the inner workings. Even though the office is supposed to be working as one it actually ends up operating as smaller offices (per studio). Depending on where you end up you can have a really successful time with your studio director, design directors, and support staff...or you can end up working with someone who lacks basic communication skills leading your group, ignores studio feedback, and overall is so out of touch with reality that it turns your experience into negative one. This wasn't just one studio director. I was able to see other ones who were so over the head that it made you cringe how they treated their staff (like when they scold senior PMs in front of everyone for something that in the grand scheme of things wasn't a big deal). Compensation is also well below market even if you are registered architect or interior designer.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We are sorry to hear that your time with the firm did not meet all your expectations, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors. While we don’t agree with your assessment of our firm, we promise to share your comments with our leadership team. We also appreciate your acknowledgement of our diverse project work and strong culture. Gensler remains committed to ensuring that each of our practitioners is placed within a professional setting where they can achieve a fulfilling career and satisfactory work-life balance. With regards to your comments about 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 for the work you did on behalf of our firm and our clients.
      1.0
      Dec 22, 2017

      Highly Dysfunctional

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Big company, lots of resources (if you can convince them the resources are needed). Lots of locations.

      Cons

      Dysfunctional leadership. Political atmosphere. Below market pay and benefits (no maternity leave, etc.) Questionable termination practices. Favoritism.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We are sorry to hear your time with the firm was not a positive experience. While we disagree with your assessment of our leadership, we respect your right to express an opinion. 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, and we will continue to do everything we can to invest in all our practitioners and their futures. Thank you for everything you did for our firm, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.
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