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

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      2K reviews
      5.0
      Oct 27, 2019

      "well technically you are his slave"

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      amazing people work here. the culture is great. i was treated well overall.

      Cons

      when i brought concerns regarding the crossing of boundaries in my employment with my boss, and my concern over their use of authority and power over my position, HR said, "well tehcnically you are his slave." and went on to tell me i needed to do whatever he asked regardless of how i'm treated. on top of that - i need to affirm them in their leadership role... how i'm treated is of no importance. felt expendible, and though my only worth was as slave to those with power and money.

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      Gensler Response
      6y
      Thank you for your feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues, including direct access to leadership and HR professionals within our firm, as well as by phone or webform. We train and encourage our team members to use the channel that they are most comfortable with. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect.
      1.0
      Jun 24, 2019

      TOXIC

      Designer
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      None, None, None, Run, Run

      Cons

      If you are a new hire....JUST SAY NO! There's not enough money they can offer you, TRUST me! Until leadership and HR has an overhaul, PLEASE JUST SAY NO! Don't be fooled by all the niceness in interviews, etc. It is all a lie! If your a jr designer or administration, just forget it!

      3.0
      Apr 21, 2018

      A Glass House Full Of Overworked People

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The office is beautiful and once you say you worked at Gensler you can do anywhere. The company is the Ivy League school of the architecture industry.

      Cons

      Employee moral is super low. The company is a mill. Just do your job and shut up. Don’t ask questions. Don’t look for change. Don’t suggest. No one cares and most of the people there are just scared to get chewed up by upper management. It’s some serious butt kissing going on. People are overworked and encouraged to work for free. It’s cut throat. The company knows the Gensler brand is valuable and because of this they pay lower than market rate salaries and pile large workloads on to its employees. If you choose to work there go with an end plan because you are likely to get burned out very quickly.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and promise to forward your comments to senior leadership. We want everyone at Gensler to feel comfortable making their voice heard in an open, inclusive environment. Please know that our firm has always prided itself on providing an entrepreneurial culture where every person is empowered to pursue their passions and make a difference. If your experience does not align with this standard, please consider scheduling a conversation with your local HR rep to discuss how your career path can evolve in a suitable and fulfilling manner. All conversations with HR are strictly confidential. Thanks again for the feedback and for all the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.
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