Nice people, poor variety of projects, bad staffing model. Good place to start consulting career - Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

3.0
Dec 24, 2008
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Pros

Most people you work with are highly competent and genuinely nice people to have as friends and colleagues. Even partners in the firm are very approachable and helpful. There is minimal travel as work is done out our ZS offices and travel is only for meetings. The office culture is very laid back and dress code is casual within ZS. The internal training program is very good and continues to evolve into an even better one.

Cons

The staffing model could use a change - people get stuck in long never-ending projects of the same type. Employee recognition could also use an upgrade. Promotions are now becoming largely tenure-based and bonuses and raises vary very little based on individual performance.

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
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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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