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

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2K reviews
1.0
Feb 24, 2014

RUN!

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

The location of the NY office...

Cons

Leadership is dysfunctional and treats employees like work-horses.

1.0
Aug 8, 2012

Not a place that fosters good design.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

It can be a pro if you thrive in a highly structured corporate environment.

Cons

Thoughtful design is not acknowledged or rewarded at this firm. Helping people advance their careers is not a concern of the company. Working extra hours and not being paid for them are expected by their employees, and this is communicated through punishment if the employee fails to do so. They will pay you less than any other firm will and try to make up for it with small bi-yearly bonuses which are not as large as they promise they will be when you first sign on. High profit is the prevailing goal of this organization. Unless you are a cut-throat business person who strives in a profit-driven competitive environment, don't bother working here.

1.0
Feb 26, 2026

Something really odd is going on here.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Creative work and benefits packages

Cons

Leadership that have no clue what they are doing, performative surveys that lead to no real action, HIGH turn over, in office policy that is the complete opposite of what employees want, mean girl culture, CONFUSING Co-CEO model that is often times more confusing than helpful. I can make a whole list of cons but I want to point to something in particular: there have been tons of lay offs and these layoffs have effected MOSTLY people of color.

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Gensler Response
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We take feedback seriously and are committed to listening and learning. We know that experiences can vary, and we continue to focus on building a respectful, inclusive culture, acting on employee feedback, and making thoughtful decisions that support our people and the long‑term health of the firm. We appreciate those who share their perspectives and we invite you to have a conversation with an HR team member in your region/office. Unfortunately, since you have not identified your office location we are unable to share your post with the appropriate leadership.
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