Anonymous - Anonymous employee Zelis Employee Review

2.0
21 Sept 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is a free monthly lunch catered and the corporate holiday party is always fun. Overall a friendly atmosphere.

Cons

Salary is generally lower than industry standard. The health insurance premiums are high and the coverage is not that great. For a company that deals with health insurance companies you would expect better. There is a disconnect between departments, where too often it is a struggle to get one or more to work together effectively.

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Cons

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2.0
13 Apr 2026
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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 • Outdated technology and resistance to innovation: The tech stack is significantly outdated, and there is a clear resistance to adopting modern solutions.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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