Diversity and Inclusion

We believe a key factor in our success is the diverse points of view and creativity ZS employees offer our clients. We hire and retain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds with exceptional talent and experience—all united by a common culture and focus on helping our clients achieve superior sales and marketing results.

Two core ZS values—“Treat People Right” and “Do the Right Thing”—guide our perspective on inclusion and diversity. The firm is focused on creating an environment in which all individuals can perform at their best. Our goal is to create teams that work effectively together and deliver high performance to our clients.

We encourage people with varied backgrounds at the firm. We develop and train our associates and then provide the opportunity and environment to perform. Because rewards are based on merit, everyone can contribute and develop, regardless of background. We're committed to making ZS a place where everyone can stay with us, succeed and grow.

ZS welcomes diversity in thought, culture and style. You'll feel comfortable at ZS knowing that there's room for your individuality, and that your unique skills are valued—and will provide a solid foundation for career growth and maturation. In fact, the best solution to a complex problem often blends many perspectives or points of view. ZS also supports associates through informal network affiliation programs that complement our inclusive work environment by offering members additional levels of connection via coaching, mentoring and support.

Women@ZS and Women’s Leadership Initiative: Women@ZS is a group of ZS people dedicated to furthering issues of particular interest to women.

Latinos/Hispanics@ZS: Provides a forum for Hispanics/Latinos to promote diversity and inclusion, by facilitating a forum to discuss important issues for the Hispanic/Latino community in the firm.

GLAZS (Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender at ZS): GLAZS is a network for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender ZS employees (and their friends) to promote diversity and inclusion, by facilitating a forum to discuss important issues for the LGBT community in the firm.

ZS AZianS Forum: Provides a forum to discuss Asian and Asian-American topics, both work and nonwork related and to foster a sense of community across ZS offices.

In addition to networks built around diversity, ZS has more than 500 different groups based on ZS practice areas, world markets, hobbies and common interests.