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

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
3.0
Aug 28, 2024

Cultish

Recommend
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Pros

Great clients and amazing talent. Probably the best talent in the industry.

Cons

Top heavy. Very corporate. No work life balance. You are expected to live your life for Gensler. Lots of politics. Some Design Directors are incredibly cruel.

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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.
2.0
Jul 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The New York office is a nice. Solid location too.

Cons

• Ineffective Communication: Persistent issues with clarity and consistency in communication. • Lack of Transparency: A notable deficiency in open and honest communication about performance and expectations. • Inconsistent and Exaggerated Feedback: Feedback was unreliable and often overstated, leading to confusion. • Infrequent Constructive Feedback: Constructive and actionable feedback was rare, leaving employees unsure of how to improve. • Vague and Irrelevant Feedback: Feedback often lacked specificity, making it difficult for employees to address actual concerns. • Resistance to Clarity: Attempts by employees to seek clarity were met with resistance, undermining the effectiveness of performance check-ins.

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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 .
2.0
Jun 24, 2024

Just don’t

Recommend
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Pros

You have the benefit of having Gensler on your resume

Cons

They expect you to chase the studio directors around like toddlers. You have to act as an EA without EA pay. There is a very clear class system at work here and they let administrative staff know they’re at the bottom. Any small mistake will get you terminated in these roles. They Pavlov the architects who mind you, can be working till midnight, with the smallest and most bs incentives

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Gensler Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive.
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