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
Aug 22, 2025

Not worth it

Recommend
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Pros

Nice office, nice people to work with

Cons

Below average market rates for salary, politics around WFH / RTO

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Gensler Response
9mo
Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership. We believe strongly in the impact of our in-office culture and truly hope you find a fit that better aligns with what you're seeking.
5.0
Aug 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Truly collaborative culture, colleagues are approachable, supportive, and invested in your success. Exposure to world-class projects, from towers to interiors, with opportunities to contribute meaningfully early on. Strong emphasis on professional development: mentorship, training, design technology resources, and leadership pathways. Flexibility to pursue passions outside of project work (teaching, competitions, research, community involvement). Global network and reputation open doors across markets and disciplines. Genuinely feels like a firm that invests in people and celebrates individual growth.

Cons

Fast-paced environment; project timelines can be intense (though this comes with the territory of working on landmark projects).

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Gensler Response
9mo
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
Aug 14, 2025

Salesforce Data Anakyst

Recommend
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Pros

They have bonus twice in a year.

Cons

No work from home at all No health benefit for Parents No new learning Same wok daily.

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Gensler Response
9mo
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. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership. We are puzzled by your comment that Gensler does not provide health care for parents. That is simply untrue. We also provide a robust learning program and have embraced a coaching culture built around a model of mentorship and feedback.
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