ZS Associates reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(9,872 total reviews)
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Pratap Khedkar

76% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

ZS Associates has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 9,872 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ZS Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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10K reviews
2.0
May 17, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

If you are interested in quantitative consulting work with health care clients, ZS is an okay place to work. They work with mid-tier managers on the sales & marketing side for large pharm companies. Good for engineers.

Cons

The senior leadership is comprised of people who just stuck around and were promoted. Based on the companies history, they are extremely focused on getting to the nth decimal place for everything, even when its a theoretical exercise. The people aren't able to apply abstract thought and get stuck boiling the ocean. Bad if you are anything other than an engineer type. It might even be extremely frustrating if you are an engineer type who values time and practical thought.

1.0
Jan 17, 2025

Unethical Offshoring Practices and Toxic Work Environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Opportunities for developing skills across different functional areas. -Exposure to large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.

Cons

-Toxic Culture: The work culture prioritizes numbers and cost-saving measures over employee well-being. Management often disregards employee feedback and is often aggressive, fostering a toxic environment. -Unethical Offshoring Practices: High-performing American employees are being replaced with lower-cost offshore workers to save money. The company shows little regard for the development of early-career employees and the impact offshoring on livelihoods or the loyalty of those who helped build its success. Burnout and Stress: Expectations for work are extremely high, often unrealistic, with little acknowledgment or reward for efforts. India management expects 12 - 16 hr work days for US employees. Leadership Turnover: Leadership instability contributes to a lack of vision and consistent guidance, making it harder for employees to feel secure or supported. Rigid and Bureaucratic Processes: Despite being a consulting firm, internal processes are inefficient and outdated, with little room for innovation or improvement.

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