Question 1

Does HED pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HED employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HED. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at HED?

Accepted Answer

65% of HED employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HED 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at HED?

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Architectural Designer (7), Architect (6), Designer (5), Project Manager (4), Principal (3), Project Architect (3), Associate Principal (2), Design Technologist (2), Employee (2), Interior Designer (2), Intern (2), Intern - Hourly (2), Job Captain (2), Lecturer (2), Marketing (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at HED according to real employee reviews?

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"2 times as normal wage/ There are several great people to be as great mentors." ((in 13 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers, fun environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good Work / Life balance and lots of Wellness initiatives." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good opportunities and (mostly) good staff." ((in 3 reviews)); "The pay is decent compared to other companies." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at HED according to real employee reviews?

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"As they move to a national instead of regional firm position there is definitely friction in management and organization" ((in 8 reviews)); "Slimy and top heavy upper management." ((in 7 reviews)); "Leaders and managers have shouted at each other in public spaces of the office" ((in 3 reviews)); "Chicago office is incredibly hostile" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about HED redundancies in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HED redundancy and their outlook for job security at HED in 2026.

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