Great culture: intense but relaxed; amazing smart set of people - Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

5.0
29 Sept 2012
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Pros

- Amazing and very smart people who are always willing to help - No a-type crazy competitive consultants - Very intellectually stimulating work - Great geographic coverage and mobility - Very flat organization and meritocracy driven work culture - Very comprehensive and transparent review process - Significantly less travel vs. other consulting firms - Better than industry average retention

Cons

- A lot of focus on healthcare (not a Con for me but may be for some) - Focus on sales and marketing issues - strategic as well as operational (again - good for some but may be restrictive) - This is consulting - so wake up and face the reality - you are not going home at 5 pm everyday!

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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

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4.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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