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"Great career support and work/life balance" (in 24 reviews)
"is in large the great people that work there" (in 47 reviews)
Cons
"Work/Life balance is not always in balance" (in 38 reviews)
"High pressure deadlines, long hours (varies on project to project basis)" (in 35 reviews)
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"Amazing Company Culture & Inspiring People"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Gensler full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
One thing that really stands out to me is the company culture and how Gensler makes people the #1 priority. I go to work excited every day knowing that I have a chance to make a difference in peoples lives.
Cons
None that I can think of at the moment.
Advice to Management
Keep up the hard work and dedication to finding incredible talent!
Gensler 2018-10-05 15:45 PDT![Gensler Logo]()
"Architect"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Gensler full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Creative, innovative, collaborative and fun group of people to be working with.
Cons
None, please se the Pros comments
Advice to Management
The One-Firm Firm formula certainly works in sustaining Gensler practice for decades.
Gensler 2018-11-13 14:24 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Corporate but progressive"
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I worked at Gensler full-time
Pros
+Work with clients with budgets
+Have all the resources you need
+Overall positive people
+Lots of free drinks
+Great learning experience for young designersCons
-A lot of talk about innovation, but not a lot of proof. More interested in pleasing the client which is good for business, but lacking in design.
-Very political - it's exhausting
-If you want to get anything changed, or switch studios you have to jump through a lot of hoops. (They tell you its easy to switch studios but it's not)Gensler 2018-11-09 10:26 PST![Gensler Logo]()
"Great Office"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Gensler full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great place to work for. Good round of people.
Cons
Management needs to hear out there employees more and get more help from them when following up on issues around the office.
Advice to Management
Give more responsibility to your staff members. Trust your staff members more.
Gensler 2018-11-07 13:07 PST![Gensler Logo]()
"Changed my life."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Gensler full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
More than an employer- a lifestyle, a family, a way to learn, to apply design excellence to tough client challenges, and grow long term friendships.
Cons
So much to offer that without direction and conviction, one can get bogged down.
Advice to Management
Continue to promote Gensler's unique culture to those new to the firm- it is the secret for sustaining a career in th face of change.
Gensler 2018-11-05 15:59 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Worth it, until it’s not"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Gensler full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Exposure to great design thinking, interesting projects for cool clients.
Cons
Same exposure is exclusive. Favoritism is rampant. Growth can be limited and hyper competitive. It’s a worthwhile skill and resume builder, but know when to move on.
Gensler 2018-11-09 22:21 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Graphic Designer"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Gensler full-time
Pros
Lots of opportunities to learn, fast-paced, collaborative.
Cons
Very political, do not frequently promote from the inside, long-hours and demanding clients/principals can contribute to quick "burn-out"
Advice to Management
Listen to your lower level employees' concerns and show your appreciation for their hard work over time.
Gensler 2018-10-15 11:54 PDT![Gensler Logo]()
"Good times and bad ones too"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOPros
Company culture, office environment and compensation
Cons
Not enough interesting work, many people persistently underemployed
Gensler 2018-10-14 11:10 PDT![Gensler Logo]()
"Great Firm to Work For"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Gensler full-time
Pros
Lotta great work to go around
Cons
Lack of transparency in certain studios
Gensler 2018-10-11 13:11 PDT![Gensler Logo]()
"Exciting workplace"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Gensler full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Exciting workplace with something always happening!
Cons
Easy to get lost in the weeds. Difficult to get promoted.
Gensler 2018-10-09 15:56 PDT
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Gensler Response
Nov 15, 2018 – Gensler Response
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Gensler. We greatly appreciate the willingness of our people and our alumni to make their voices heard.