Do Not Work Here - Analyst J.S. Held Employee Review

1.0
19 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid work, decent benefits, and a steady supply of ultra-processed office snacks.

Cons

The company has done nothing but buy businesses that make no sense to their core business model, and then 15 months later, conduct a huge round of layoffs. No clear goals, no support, and zero accountability from leadership. Morale is low, communication is poor, and employees are left in the dark about strategy or direction.

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J.S. Held Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that periods of change, especially those involving acquisitions or organizational shifts, can be challenging and may lead to uncertainty. While we recognize that not every decision will resonate with everyone, our goal has always been to grow thoughtfully and position the company for long-term success. We appreciate your perspective and are taking it seriously as we continue to evolve and improve.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Was hybrid with 1-day in office. Office was really nice. They provided free food.

Cons

Micro-managing like no other. Impossible to understand assignments and or be on the same page as supervisor. EVERYONE is related to each other in one way or another. Normally this would not be an issue, but there is no upwards progression unless you were a family or family-adjacent. Necessary processes for bonus eligibility, such as performance reviews, were inconsistent, unclear, and sloppy. Awful work life balance and your managers ensure to pass off their bad mood to you. The worst communication practices. Job role and duties are completely unusable if you are attempting to move out of Forensic Economics. Their HR is despicable and not there to help their employees.

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J.S. Held Response
3w
We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives from individuals who have worked with us. Thank you for your positive comments about the office and the hybrid structure, as we strive to provide a flexible work environment. We take concerns related to management, communication, career progression, and workplace practices seriously and regularly evaluate our approach to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across teams. As with any professional environment, feedback is essential. Team members have access to multiple avenues to raise concerns including having open dialogue with their managers, reporting through our secure and anonymous ethics and compliance hotline located on the intranet homepage, emailing HR@jsheld.com, and reporting through other formal avenues so that each scenario can be reviewed, and team members feel heard and supported.
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