Not a top consulting company, and it is obvious when inside - Business Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

1.0
Nov 6, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- salary (but given the hours and stress level, I would say the salary is actually low...) - the ability to frequently work from home but after working there, I would say there are NO PROS that would ever make it worth it

Cons

- poor organization structure (working on multiple projects make it very easy for principals to take advantage of your time...basically make you into a work horse) - poor work output (I was embarrassed by the quality of work we produced for clients and how it was presented) - minimal knowledge base (while the company might be good at pharma sales forces analysis they have little knowledge and skills elsewhere) - disturbing company culture (I watched multiple principals just scream at associates and give no clear direction) - if you think and have original ideas and any form of creative skills, they will try to crush it out of you. all they want is people to do work, they way it has always been done.

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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

2.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale projects and enterprise clients - Opportunity to work on modern technologies and data platforms - Strong technical talent within teams

Cons

- Leadership and management practices are heavily influenced by offshore working styles, which can create misalignment with local work expectations in the U.S. - Work-life balance can be difficult, with expectations around extended hours and frequent overlap with offshore teams - Limited flexibility around boundaries outside standard working hours - High workload and pressure can make long-term sustainability challenging for some employees - Team inclusivity and engagement can sometimes feel uneven, with opportunities for more balanced collaboration across all team members - Retention challenges observed among employees not aligned with the prevailing work style

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