Better management needed in Asia Region - Designer Gensler Employee Review

3.0
19 Feb 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- The reputation of the firm brings a lot of projects - Top-notch clients - Incredible firmwide resources - Networking opportunity

Cons

- Insufficient compensation - Lack of management in small-sized branch offices - Upper management level is highly political

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Gensler Response
8y
Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We are sorry to hear that your time with the firm did not meet all your expectations, and we appreciate the candor in your comments. We give significant consideration to all feedback we receive, because we believe it is important to understand our people’s perspectives and opinions. With regards to your comments about compensation, please know that Gensler offers a salary and benefits package that is competitive with the market and includes twice-annual bonuses, profit-sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan. Thanks again for the feedback, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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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

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Gensler Response
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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!
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Cons

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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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