Great people; Equally bad senior management - Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

3.0
Jun 30, 2010
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Pros

- Amazing people; very smart - Good people and project management opportunities - Good starting point for fresh graduates

Cons

- Senior management is not transparent at all - Expats come to the India office and not always contribute to the office growth enough while still pocketing huge paychecks; the salaries for Indian employees at the same level are very disproportionate compared to this while shouldering the same responsibilities - Review process is very bad. Promotions do not always account for merit and even an outstanding performer needs to wait for the "right tenure". - Senior management is not working towards getting local consulting projects; the management is happy netting in the profits by working on US projects - Management has no clue where the office focus should be; some tracks that have been introduced lack leadership and vision - Quality of new recruits has gone down significantly in the recent past

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

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4.0
Jun 23, 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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