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      Gensler

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      Gensler reviews

      3.6

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (2,481 total reviews)
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      Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

      79% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

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      Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,481 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
      4.0
      Apr 26, 2016

      Great Company

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Gensler is very entrepreneurial, you can get very far here as long as you put in the effort, network and set goals. There isn't much hand holding, if you want to advance, you need to put in the time and effort. There is a one-firm-firm mentality, you can reach out to anyone in any office at any time and they are always willing to help.

      Cons

      The salary is slightly lower than competitors, however working in a good, supportive and nourishing environment makes it worth it.

      3.0
      Apr 26, 2016

      Job at Gensler

      Architectural designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good thing is that it's a big company so you can theoretically do anything that you're interested in

      Cons

      Staffing is extremely political and unless you really speak up, you will be assigned what to do without you having any say

      3.0
      Apr 24, 2016

      Great company! They have outstanding benefits, employees, projects, and office culture.

      Marketing coordinator
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Gensler is a firm full of smart, fun people. Even with 40+ locations internationally, I feel connected to other offices and can easily reach out for help, resources, or ideas. The firm invests a lot in office culture and participation is high. From a marketing perspective, the company is a well-oiled machine. I have all the tools to do my job well – from branded templates to an awesome knowledge management system. (It's a life saver!) Calls are regularly held across sectors and practice areas for thought leadership, best practices, and lessons learned at a regional and Firmwide level. Expectations are high from a design and strategy perspective. My fellow employees are brilliantly smart, creative people and we are really challenged to push the envelope in hopes of winning new client work.

      Cons

      Compensation is by far the most common complaint. Bonuses are twice a year and Gensler does offer a chunk of your salary in an ESOP, which you can receive after five years with the firm. I understand why so many can't stick it out that long though. For marketing, growth potential is also a concern. Even our most senior staff are doing the same work seven years later, so people tend to burn out. There are always talks to create more strategic positions within the department, but we've been losing people to compensation before we can get there. The occasional long night or weekend work is typical among design firms, but work/life balance is also a challenge. I especially felt bad for my co-workers with kids who were trying to juggle.

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