ZELTIQ Aesthetics Reviews
Updated Apr 21, 2022
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Top Review Highlights by Sentiment
- "The people are friendly, we have a great culture and the CoolSculpting technology really works." (in 4 reviews)
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
It was great to be part of this team and was a nice company prior to the acquisition by Allergan.
Cons
Employees are not as happy since the acquisition.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Had hot product in fat market
Cons
One trick pony. Technology wise they Keep reinventing the wheel
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
The place to be!
Jun 11, 2015 - Anonymous Employee in Pleasanton, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Zeltiq is one of those companies where it is not hectic like a start-up (you will find structure and processes) but not too rigid like a big company (you can get things done pretty quickly). We work hard and it is fast paced but also can enjoy a balance between personal and work lives. There is quite a lot of internal mobility (either up or to other departments). The company keeps growing and has a great product that actually works! Overall most people seem to truly enjoy working with each other. For commuters, the office is at the intersection of 580 and 680 and reverse traffic for those coming from South Bay and the BART station is 2 blocks away.
Cons
The office setting needs to be reviewed. Because of the rapid growth it is really crowded and the style is kind of old. But we have heard they are looking are getting more space and remodeling everything. Can't wait to see that happening.
Continue readingZeltiq is at a really good place…no longer a struggling start-up, currently strong and growing, but not too big that it’s lost its personal touch. It has the best elements of both worlds…fast paced, but the company still encourages work-life balance. We have established procedures, but yet if we find a more efficient way to do things, we make it happen (why not?). We now have hundreds of employees, but we are not just ‘numbers.’ We still know (most!) everyone’s name. You will be happy to know that plans are coming together to address our over-crowded Pleasanton office. Stay tuned!!
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Best Company I've Ever Worked For!
Mar 15, 2017 - Practice Development ManagerRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Amazing training program - You can really tell from the amazing 2 month on boarding process that the company invests in their employees for the long haul. I'm fortunate to work with a team of the most talented people and helpful/dedicated Managers. Definitely work hard, play hard. The money is great and the companies reputation and growth makes it attainable. I do love how the company has hired the majority of their managers through the ranks - it definitely helps when we are put in tough spots with our accounts when our Manager has most likely been there, done that. The healthcare benefits are amazing, generous car allowance, expenses on the road with no limits (in reason), and working for the #1 device in the non-invasive fat elimination market has it's perks! I don't think I've ever woke up excited for work before I took this job!
Cons
I really cannot name any!
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Thanks so much for the very thorough review! We have fantastic product and a great company reputation, and if one is willing to give 101% they are sure to reap the benefits. As you’ve experienced, we definitely hire and train for the long haul. It is not unusual to start in one position/department, and move around and learn new things along the way. Company knowledge is key and team collaboration has facilitated the attaining, sharing and transfer of knowledge to contribute to our success.
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great product that works. The competition doesn't touch it.
Cons
Honestly shocked to see so many positive reviews. That was not my experience and I don't know many people that were happy. Not to mention I've never worked for a company that has had so many people quit in their first 1-6 months. - Executives and senior managers are out for themselves and in turn create chaos for their teams who are trying to collaborate cross-functionally - Want to think they are a start-up (essentially because they don't have proper resources) - asks people to move quick, but then does not want to give them an autonomy or ownership - Constant changing priorities and priorities/goals that don't align cross-functionally - Pay is not competitive and they attribute it to them being in Pleasanton - Unreasonable hours - While the product is great, they have been taking a lot of risks and launching to soon to make numbers and look good to Wall Street, so I don't know how long that will last - They attribute any issue with an employee (or why someone left) to their PI - a personality test you take during the interview process. They blame it on the wrong personality instead of taking a look at themselves. - A bit of a cut-throat vibe. You have to agree and play the game their way.
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Thanks for your feedback, it’s unfortunate that you did not have a positive experience at ZELTIQ. It is not uncommon for a fast track company to have changing priorities. The constant re-calibration just may be the reason for our success. Flexibility is essential for our colleagues. We are a twelve-year-old company with more than 700 employees globally…no longer a start-up, but definitely a growing company. Our mid-size company experiences the same growing pains as others in our category to support its 40% growth year after year. While at times there are challenges, most of the time – as our recent $250 million milestone demonstrates – we collaborate successfully. Every company has a unique culture and people with the right fit will be happy regardless of their P.I. We pride ourselves in the culture we have all built – one that emphasizes innovation, quality, integrity and the ideal that one person’s success is everyone’s success. While we understand that it may not be for everyone, we have only best wishes in your future endeavors.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Great Place to work if you're in the right department
Aug 11, 2015 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Zeltiq is a great company to work for. The people here are really nice and they all treat each other with respect (For the most part) . Since its a growing company and has been profitable the past few years, we've been getting lots of free lunches along with trips to baseball games.
Cons
The only negative thing is that if your a manager and you know how to manipulate people then you will get promoted fast. This is bad because these are the ones that have the least experience and will micromanage you or try to put you down to make themselves feel better. Also, certain departments will be required to work like a slave while the management does nothing but go on facebook and youtube.
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Zeltiq takes feedback like this very seriously. If there are managers who do not meet your (and our) expectations as leaders of the company, we encourage you to please e-mail hr@zeltiq.com or make your HRBP aware. If warranted, we will check into it and make every effort to correct and coach the managers involved. Please rest assured that promotions at Zeltiq require serious consideration and justification, as well as multiple levels of approvals. We appreciate your advice to management, and are happy to pass the message along – for everyone’s good.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
The company is constantly seeking to improve employees' experience through ongoing feedback, formal town hall meetings and manager training. The people here are smart and nice, with much less corporate politics than at most companies. Product is great and R&D team is constantly seeking ways to improve patients experiences with it. Overall the people I work with and my manager seem genuinely happy to work here.
Cons
The company generally works in silos with some cross-functional teamwork for specific projects but could use more. Facilities are getting a little outdated which we've been told they are working on.
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Thank you! Not to be biased, but we truly have a strong company culture of talented, sincerely nice folks. We collaborate well and we are respectful of one another. While no growing company is without communication challenges, Zeltiq employees come together with a common goal – the success of our company! It is an exciting time at Zeltiq, no better time than the present to come aboard!
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Best company I have ever worked for!
Jan 6, 2016 - Senior Systems Analyst in Pleasanton, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I have been here over 5 years. Best IT team and leadership I've ever worked with. Everyone in our IT department collaborates and works well together. Great people overall and the benefits are very generous. There are also a lot of fun company activities. Of course in IT there may be overtime from time to time, but management really shows their appreciation and rewards you for it. The CoolSculpting really works. Employees are offered free CoolSculpting treatments so I had my abdomen area treated. Within 2 months I noticed my abdomen area was flatter. One of the many great benefits!
Cons
I don't have any complaints!
ZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Hey! Thanks so much for a great review! IT is only one of many awesome teams that make up the Zeltiq family. We are a growing company in many ways. There are regular days and not-so-regular days where we have to work a little longer. But the company always recognizes our efforts, appreciates us, and plans fun activities to balance it out. Glad to know you enjoy it here!
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Lovin' Life at ZELTIQ...
Apr 20, 2014 - Anonymous Employee in Pleasanton, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I am so glad I joined this company. The people are friendly, we have a great culture and the CoolSculpting technology really works. The management team seems to care about people, communicates well with employees and has high integrity. There's a generous benefit plan and a nice 401(k) match!
Cons
We're growing quickly so there's always a lot to do and the pace is busy. No complaints, though. Who wants to be bored?
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
We love to hear that you are lovin’ life at Zeltiq! We do have an awesome culture, a COOL product and the best co-workers. Ever. It is also nice to be part of an organization that values their employees and rewards them. Our compensation, benefit, equity and 401(k) plans can compete with the best in the industry, but even the little perks like free refreshments, fun company outings, Zeltiq swag, festive holiday parties and free farmers markets every other month mean so much. Who wouldn’t want to work here? Yes, we move at lightning speed but if you enjoy a challenge, you will love life at Zeltiq, too!
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great product - Poor management
Jan 19, 2017 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The product is great and really works. I was proud to say that I worked for a company that was at the forefront of non invasive body sculpting. My coworkers were awesome and very talented.
Cons
Four managers in less than a year due to constant organizational shakeups. The culture in this department is such that you will be set up for failure and happily thrown under the bus when decisions are not made by fearful managers in a timely manner. Fearful management make for a negative and threatening environment. Long hours, no ability to take time off even when time and travel off had been booked, constantly called and texted at all hours of the day and night.
Continue readingZELTIQ Aesthetics Response
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
It truly is exciting to work for a company that is the market leader in non-invasive body contouring! Ever-changing business needs call for flexibility and it often requires adjustment and modification. But if any of our employees feel they are in a negative or threatening environment, management and HR takes feedback like that very seriously. With our spectacular growth (40% year after year), it is not uncommon to have to put in longer hours some days, but we make every attempt to instill a healthy work-life balance for all and at least some flexible work schedule when needed. We do see a lot of collaboration company-wide, which contributes positively to our work environment. Best of luck on your next adventure!
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ZELTIQ Aesthetics has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 74 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at ZELTIQ Aesthetics to a friend and 87% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
81% of ZELTIQ Aesthetics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated ZELTIQ Aesthetics 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at ZELTIQ Aesthetics to be management, career development, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership .
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