JBG SMITH reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(215 total reviews)
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W. Matthew Kelly

88% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

JBG SMITH has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 215 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JBG SMITH employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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215 reviews
1.0
Mar 14, 2024

Worst company I ever worked for

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Absolutely none. Nothing positive about this company to share!

Cons

I left a 10 year carrier job, competed with over 500 qualified candidates for the position. Got the job, only to get laid off 6 months later. Very toxic work environment. Leadership is a disaster. HR is a disgrace.

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JBG SMITH Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that being laid off can be a challenging experience and we’re sorry to hear that your time with us didn’t meet your expectations. We assure you that we continuously work to create a positive environment for all employees. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we work towards that goal. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Jun 21, 2023

ASSULT

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great residential property with great views

Cons

I was let go from jbg after being Assaulted with a deadly weapon in hand by the front desk. Which they have footage of. I was told that they don’t support assault of any kind but they have to let me go. Last time I checked my life was at risk and instead of protecting me they fired me! Insane!!!

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JBG SMITH Response
3y
We are aware of the incident referenced here, and while we can't comment on the details, we take such matters seriously and have followed the appropriate disciplinary process for those involved.
1.0
Apr 20, 2022

Hostile Work environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good benefits. COVID regulations are ok. Bonuses are nice.

Cons

High turnover meaning job responsibilities overlap. favoritism is real, meaning that management won't take you serious when you are being treated badly by other employers. You will see that HR may respond to this review stating that employers are encouraged to contact when in fact we are actually shushed away by "warnings" so if you speak up against abuse you will be reprimanded instead. Pay is not worth it for the treatment you get here. The job itself is very overwhelming because they expect you to do your job while doing the job of others (in this case management) In my time here, I had seen two employers had breakdowns and walk out the job. When you mention this to management all they say is "okay" and then side with the abuser. It's important to build paper-trail if you want to work for this company.

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JBG SMITH Response
4y
In addition to our internal HR team and Employee Relations resource, JBGS employees also have access to a confidential, anonymous ethics hotline. Please utilize this resource.
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