ZS Associates reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(9,891 total reviews)
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Pratap Khedkar

77% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

ZS Associates has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 9,891 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 Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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10K reviews
2.0
Mar 21, 2026

Work culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good for freshers not suitable for experienced folks

Cons

Bad management Unnecessary stress Bad project management Not good for gaining knowledge in pharma

1.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

ZS Associates provides excellent exposure to large-scale analytics projects, cross-functional teams, and global clients, which can be valuable for early- to mid-career professionals.

Cons

However, over time, I observed significant challenges with management and HR processes. Promotions and performance recognition often seem influenced by internal politics rather than objective work performance. Upward reviews and feedback mechanisms are frequently not acted upon, and favoritism can affect career growth. Attempts to raise concerns through 1:1s or formal channels sometimes do not lead to resolution, leaving employees feeling unsupported. While many colleagues gain valuable technical and client experience, the lack of transparent review practices and perceived prioritization of office politics over merit can negatively impact long-term career progression.

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