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Gensler Company Culture
Gensler Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Gensler's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Manager
B+Outlook
BLeadership
BGender
BGensler CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins
75 /100
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Diversity at Gensler
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Gensler have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Gensler
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Gensler have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Gensler eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
3
Gensler employees are 3% more likely to recommend Gensler as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Gensler
Working at Gensler is rated average by 178 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gensler employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Outlook categories, putting Gensler’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Gensler was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Gensler
B-
Overall Company Culture at Gensler is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
Gensler ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Gensler Employee Reviews
Out of 124 Gensler employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Gensler improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Gensler Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are kind and helpful
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Their helpfulness is nice to have
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The annual benefits and vacation time
Constructive Feedback From Gensler Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Respect meetings time. Meet with intention and stick to the purpose.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?There is a latent need for happy and motivated people. Focus more on the people, not only on the prize.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am paid less than coworkers who have less experience and education than me (I'm male, so it isn't a gender bias).
Gensler Company Information
Gensler Company Overview
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
Gensler Mission, Vision & Values
Gensler Mission Statement
Gensler is committed to creating positive, enduring change through social responsibility and civic engagement in the communities where we live and work.
Gensler Vision Statement
To Create a Better World Through the Power of Design.
Gensler Values
- Environmental graphics
- Fixtures
- Materials and even mannequins
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Gensler
Design is being redefined by sustainability. We are continually evolving our organization and design processes to deliver innovation aimed at helping clients and communities become more resourceful, resilient and regenerative.
Gensler is committed to creating positive, enduring change through social responsibility and civic engagement in the communities where we live and work.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gensler.com |
| Founding Date | 1965 |
Gensler Competitors
Gensler competitors include CannonDesign, DLR Group, and VOA Associates. Gensler ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gensler compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Gensler employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Gensler report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
72% of Gensler employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
60% of Gensler employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Gensler employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of Gensler employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Gensler Employees
178 employees at Gensler have reviewed Gensler across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 178 Gensler employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Gensler are not very pleased with their total compensation at Gensler, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Gensler are generally satisfied with their team. 178 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Gensler are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Gensler believe the environment at Gensler is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gensler is comfortably fast. About 47% of the employees at Gensler work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Gensler are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Gensler - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Gensler is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Gensler employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Gensler KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Gensler's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Gensler employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Gensler CEO & Leadership
Gensler CEO - Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins
75 /100
Gensler’s CEO Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins started in this role in 2005. Andy’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Gensler’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees in the Design department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Admin department, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Gensler’s competitors, Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins ranks right above DLR Group CEO Grif Davenport. Under Cohen/Diane Hoskins’s leadership, Gensler employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Outlook. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Gensler could stand to see real improvement.
Gensler Leadership
The Gensler Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins, Principal | Managing Director Joseph Lauro, and Principal / Managing Director Kevin SchaefferSJ
Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins CEO / President
Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins serves as the CEO / President of Gensler.
Joseph Lauro Principal | Managing Director
Joseph Lauro serves as the Principal | Managing Director of Gensler. Joseph started at Gensler in January of 2000.... read more
Kevin SchaefferSJ Principal / Managing Director
Kevin SchaefferSJ serves as the Principal / Managing Director of Gensler.
Kevin Heinly Principal, Managing Director Gensler San Diego
Kevin Heinly serves as the Principal, Managing Director Gensler San Diego of Gensler. Kevin started at Gensler in April... read more
Barbara Bouza Managing Director, Principal
Barbara Bouza serves as the Managing Director, Principal of Gensler. Barbara started at Gensler in October of 2001.... read more
Molly Murphy Principal, Managing Director
Molly Murphy serves as the Principal, Managing Director of Gensler. Molly started at Gensler in February of 2010. Molly... read more
Reid Brockmeier Managing Director
Reid Brockmeier serves as the Managing Director of Gensler. Reid started at Gensler in August of 1994. Reid is... read more
James Camp Managing Director
James Camp serves as the Managing Director of Gensler. James started at Gensler in March of 1995. James is currently... read more
Denis Ducey CFO
Denis Ducey serves as the CFO of Gensler.
Gensler Salaries
How much does Gensler pay?
How much do people at Gensler get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gensler is $116,252, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,810, or $62 per hour.
At Gensler, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $248,187 annually and the lowest is a Jr Designer at $37,030 annually. Average Gensler salaries by department include: Business Development at $165,300, Design at $104,941, Engineering at $161,628, and HR at $144,257. Half of Gensler salaries are above $130,810.
77 employees at Gensler rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 238 ratings) while 76 employees at Gensler rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Gensler employees include job titles like Architect, Principal Designer, Senior Designer, and Designer. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from Gensler employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $248k | $248k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $311k | $311k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$116,252*
Average Compensation
$130,810*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Gensler Salaries by City
Gensler Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Gensler
Diverse employees at Gensler score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Gensler in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gensler across various culture dimensions.
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Gensler Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Gensler PTO
Gensler's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Gensler's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Gensler's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Gensler Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Gensler on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
Legal | 8% | |
Operations | 4% | |
Product | 4% | |
Other | 8% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 24% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 16% | |
New York City | 8% | |
Houston | 8% | |
La Mirada | 4% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gensler
Who is the CEO of Gensler?
Gensler CEO is Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins, their score by employees is 75
What is Gensler eNPS?
The eNPS for Gensler is 3
What is the salary for Designer in Gensler?
Designer average salary in the US is 55k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Gensler?
The average salaries for Legal in Gensler is 121k
Who are Gensler competitors?
Gensler main competitors are CannonDesign, DLR Group, VOA Associates
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