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
Dec 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of project typologies and programs to learn. The firm will reimburse you for credentials and license exams.

Cons

Too political, upper management does not follow the guidelines they set up themselves for appointing and promoting staff. The firm also rolled back DEI initiatives.

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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. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture
3.0
Dec 14, 2025

Problematic Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People are nice and sweet

Cons

Very top heavy company You’ll work overtime hours Inconsistent work Poor management of projects Culture has severance energy

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Gensler Response
4mo
Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives.
3.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are great and tons of talented people

Cons

Not a lot of training and quick ramp up

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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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