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      Gensler isn't what it used to be - Global Director, Security Operations Gensler Employee Review

      2.0
      5 Jul 2023
      Global director, security operations
      Recommend
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      Pros

      10 years ago it was a happy-people-place, sure there were details but everyone was included and the career trajectory was straight up.

      Cons

      New executive management has hyperfocused on their own benefit to the detriment of the rest of the staff, who MUST be in-office or they're laid off in the next cycle no matter how strong their work is. Quality of work is irrelevant if they can't watch you working at your desk. They take attendance in large meetings for 20 minutes and when you leave and return to your desk are all logged by management, personally, who are watching you (not paranoia, this was a formally announced task). Gensler isn't all about people anymore, it's all about the people at the top.

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      5.0
      20 Apr 2026
      Architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good firm to work at

      Cons

      Nothing bad about the firm

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      Gensler Response
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      Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our interns and love to hear their perspectives. We are thrilled and 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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