Gensler reviews

3.7

65% 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 3.7 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 Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses twice a year are nice

Cons

Very top heavy, hierarchial, management treats people poorly, non technical staff are not valued

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Gensler Response
4mo
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.
5.0
Jan 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative Built-in support structures for career development Breadth of project types to learn from A place where your design opinions matter

Cons

Less opportunity for radical innovative design

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Gensler Response
4mo
Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!
3.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Can find a good work life balance. Working at a smaller office grants you more responsibility and can work autonomously. Awesome junior and mid-level staff.

Cons

Though it’s not necessarily Gensler-specific - more this industry - very mediocre pay. Practicing here feels like working at a factory. Grind culture promotes constant production which leaves very little time to think or sometimes even onboard/close out projects properly. Every hour is monitored for maximum billing efficiency. If you want to design with intentionality, this may not be the place for you.

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Gensler Response
4mo
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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