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      Backwards decision to return to 5 days in the office lowers morale - Designer Gensler Employee Review

      1.0
      3 May 2024
      Designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Business orientated design firm, teaches good design through a client focused lens, Applicable skills to bring to many industries for those in early career stages looking for a broad base from which to grow and learn.

      Cons

      In April a directive came from our CEO to return to 5 days in the office, which has been implemented for two weeks now. This outdated model goes against our own research, has removed the last glimmer of a work life balance for many, and is already causing issues with retention and burn out. The path for progression is unclear, salary benchmarking and visibility is poor. Gensler follows the low salary trend, wide spread throughout the design industry. This is not a place for ‘wallflowers’. Those that shout the loudest are rewarded, while hard working quieter individuals are often overlooked.

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      Gensler Response
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      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.

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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.

      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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