Is J.S. Held a good company to work for?

J.S. Held has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 275 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at J.S. Held to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about J.S. Held have been left by employees working as Director , Senior Consultant and Consultant .

Does J.S. Held pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, J.S. Held employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at J.S. Held. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at J.S. Held?

79% of J.S. Held employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated J.S. Held 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at J.S. Held?

Consultant (23) , Senior Consultant (18) , Director (14) , Vice President (10) , Building Consultant (9) , Forensic Engineer (8) , Analyst (7) , Associate (7) , Senior Vice President (6) , Associate Director (5) , Intern (4) , Office Coordinator (4) , Assistant Vice President (3) , Environmental Scientist (3) , Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at J.S. Held according to real employee reviews?

"Good Healthcare, Dental, Benefits" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great culture and a team environment." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good salary." ((in 9 reviews)); "Team was great." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at J.S. Held according to real employee reviews?

"No balance, upper management doesn't listen, burns you out." ((in 5 reviews)); "Communication can always be improved in any organization." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers do not care,they just want you to get the job done to make them look good, managers will throw you under the bus even if it was a manager's error." ((in 3 reviews)); "If you do not work long hours you will fall behind." ((in 3 reviews)); "Irregular hours and long commute." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about J.S. Held layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about J.S. Held layoffs and their outlook for job security at J.S. Held in 2026.

What are the top reviewed J.S. Held locations?

New York , Houston , Denver , Jericho , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles , Anaheim , Miami , Alpharetta , Raleigh , Austin , Cincinnati , Tampa , Atlanta , Elizabeth , Jersey City , Summit , Kaysville , Palatine , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Hicksville , Phoenix , Las Cruces , Washington , Charlotte , College Station , Nashville , Indianapolis

J.S. Held reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)

Lee Spirer

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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J.S. Held has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The J.S. Held employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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247 reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2025

Working at J.S. Held LLC

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with proven professionals. It's a multi-practice consulting firm with an extensive collaborative knowledge base. You never have to go far to find the right expert for your clients.

Cons

Work loads can get hairy due CATs, but there's many of us to lean on and assist.

4.0

Jun 16, 2025

Great

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cares about their employees, listens, laidback

Cons

Could use better employee structure and training

J.S. Held Response

11mo

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your contributions and are pleased that your experience has been positive. At J.S. Held, career growth is important to us. Our team is working diligently to improve career pathing and we encourage you to explore J.S. Held Academy for further training.

5.0

Jun 9, 2025

Great Company and a Great Place to Work

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

J.S. Held is a great place to work. Management is very supportive, and the comradery is fantastic. I feel like I learn something new every day.

Cons

I don't have any complaints.

J.S. Held Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback and continued dedication to J.S. Held. We take pride in fostering a culture rooted in respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we’re pleased to know our efforts to maintain a positive work environment are being recognized.

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