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"The work-life balance that they instill in all their employees" (in 18 reviews)
"As a research it's a good place to learn about best practices in recruiting and about different industries" (in 9 reviews)
"Love the work, so am 24x7 which has implications on work life balance" (in 10 reviews)
"No room for growth or development" (in 8 reviews)
I have been working at Egon Zehnder (More than a year)
Pros
Energizing, collaborative, fund, exciting, interesting, generous
Cons
None, none, none, none, no one
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I have been working at Egon Zehnder full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Health benefits. Friendly co-workers. It’s a good place to start out at and get some experience, but definitely not a place where one is expected to grow — in all roles. If you latch on to the right person with enough pull in the firm, you can do whatever you want and still collect a paycheck!
Cons
No accountability for people in senior roles. They treat junior colleagues like second class citizens and get away with things that would never fly at a public company. VERY political. The firm prides itself on being collaborative, however, if you have a good work ethic and produce quality work, you are punished while people who complain lots and do little are rewarded. Lots of pretending and drama. This is regarding the NY office, which has a serious problem. Other offices operate much more professionally.
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I have been working at Egon Zehnder full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Intelligent and interesting people. Good benefits. Okay pay
Cons
No room for growth for Admin staff. Admin staff work tirelessly to build up consultant's career, with very little recognition and no real rewards. Ceiling for research staff. Bonuses are not good. Relentless pace.
Advice to Management
Incentive and bonus overhaul. Progression path for admin staff
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Pros
Global platform, top natch colleagues
Cons
Need improvement in researcher career progression
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I worked at Egon Zehnder full-time
Pros
Great company, great people, they pay for everything on business trips and even uber/lyft to and from happy hours, which happen often. I really enjoyed working here.
Cons
Pay is exceptionally low compared to other Consulting roles, especially with who they're compared to. Other offers were 20k more.
Hours are also sort of trash, 50-65 hour work weeks on average.
Advice to Management
Increase pay by at least 15/20k if they want to get the best and brightest.
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I worked at Egon Zehnder full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
The money you get paid.
Cons
Their business model is to obtain assignments from clients and never close a search and make the client feel good about taking their money.
Advice to Management
Keep it up. Great business for you guys.
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I worked at Egon Zehnder full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Solid company, very bright people. Good benefits.
Cons
No opportunity to move out of the position. Work is repetitive.
Advice to Management
Be willing to recognize contributions made by the administrative staff more.
I worked at Egon Zehnder full-time
Pros
Good exposure, scope for collaborating with global stakeholders, good industry knowledge but at a surface level - awareness at a high level, some travel depending on team
Cons
Terribly slow, weak transition options post the job, won't pay well/as per the expectation of a seasoned employee
I have been working at Egon Zehnder full-time
Pros
location is perfect for my commute
Cons
i am sure there are some, but i cant think of any
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I worked at Egon Zehnder full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Co-works that work within your department are usually awesome. Consultants are entitled, abusive and disrespectful. There is ONE decent consultant in that building and that is it.
Cons
Truly everything about Egon Zehnder is a con. Here are some examples: No room for growth, you will never grow from one role to another in this company. Consultants are vulgar and treat everyone around them like domestic help, probably even worse. The atmosphere in the office is tired and negative. Consultants, researchers and assistants alike are all miserable in their jobs. The technology is so outdated, the main system Egon uses to work is 10+ years outdated and missing so many key features to compete with today's technology. Certain staff have been there for so many years (10+, 15+, even 40+) and the problem with that is they are stuck in their ways and have never had other jobs or experiences to help them grow.
Do not waste your time or energy coming into this toxic environment, you will be so disappointed and unhappy.
Advice to Management
I am not sure that Egon Zehnder in New York will ever be a good place to work without a complete revamp of management in HR and Operations. This place needs serious consulting for itself.
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