Toxic leadership and competitive environment for low pay - Client Performance Manager Zelis Employee Review

1.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing teammates prior to acquisition, 401k matching

Cons

There is no unlimited PTO, it’s “flex PTO” which really just means 4 weeks. Cross functional teams don’t want to work together and people are more than willing to throw you under the bus. Leadership does not value client relationships and supervisors are really just glorified babysitters. It’s all fire drills for no reason. They have a bunch of DEI initiatives but don’t care about elevating people of color.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for Flexible working hours Flexible time off

Cons

Salaries are on the lower end of the market

2.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work/life balance, generous PTO

Cons

• Excessive management layers: There are too many layers of management, many of which seem focused on self-preservation rather than supporting the team. This creates unnecessary bureaucracy, leaving employees bogged down with low-value tasks and corporate checkboxes instead of meaningful work. • Outdated technology and resistance to innovation: The tech stack is significantly outdated, and there is a clear resistance to adopting modern solutions. For example, I was penalized for incorporating AI into development work, despite other teams being encouraged to use tools like ChatGPT for less impactful tasks. Opportunities to implement cost-saving, AI-driven solutions were dismissed without proper consideration. • Unsustainable expectations for advancement: Promotions appear to be reserved only for top performers who are willing to prioritize work above all else. The expectation to “eat, sleep, and breathe” the job creates an unhealthy work-life balance and limits growth opportunities for otherwise strong contributors.

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