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      Best place I have worked - Anonymous employee Gensler Employee Review

      5.0
      11 May 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I decided to write this today because I found myself talking to my spouse yesterday about the projects we do at Gensler, and realized how engaged with the company's purpose and design thinking I am. The breadth and impact of the work we do is one-of-a-kind, in a way that you could never get at any other firm. The company culture is also outstanding, based on a set of guiding principles which have stood the test of time even as the company has grown into a larger company than the original founders could have anticipated. I feel lucky to be here and to be able to think and solve problems for a living while working alongside talented and passionate people.

      Cons

      No place is for everyone, and certainly we have some work-life balance issues to resolve. At times people get burned out. If I could change one thing it would be the PTO policy - when you have young children, it all goes to sick days and therefore no vacation time. It feels like you're penalized for illness.

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      Gensler Response
      8y
      Wow! Thanks for the terrific feedback! We are truly humbled by your kind words. We also appreciate your candor and will give your comments about PTO due consideration. Thanks again for the feedback and for all the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

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      5.0
      3 Jun 2026
      Architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

      Cons

      Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

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      Gensler Response
      3w
      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!
      1.0
      29 May 2026
      Job captain
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Nice office, lots of “rah rah Gensler” events with food & booze, some nice people

      Cons

      Where do I start…..some studios are TOXIC. Favoritism permeates every aspect of working here. It’s nauseating. There is zero loyalty, zero recognition for hard work (yeah you get a bonus but sometimes a kind word is needed). Oh-and never ever express an opinion that may be in opposition to “leadership’s”. Your private life, beliefs, politics and other personal things are fair game for letting you go. I’ve seen it happen-fired because someone expresses in a private conversation that one has ethical concerns regarding projects that are in the office (but in another studio/office) will get you fired. They will make up some bs about “work performance”, yet no conversation ever with anyone about “needing improvement “. Out of left field. Bye bye. Management tells leadership that they’d already “warned” the person-completely untrue. Hear later it was likely due to having concerns about a client/project. Lesson learned-shut up, work 12 hrs a day and be happy with the scraps you’re thrown. Also-egos galore! Unwillingness to take accountability for mistakes.

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      Gensler Response
      3w
      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.
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