Poor ‘family run’ environment
Pros
Great apprenticeship schemes up to the recent incidents & changes.
Cons
Sadly, many of the issues at Zenopa stem from leadership and the often toxic family influence behind the business. In my experience, there is a strong preference for hiring and developing more junior individuals, which can create an environment where challenge and independent thinking are limited. More experienced hires often struggle to operate within the company’s “unique” structure and way of working, which no senior recruiters ever last at Zenopa, as they won’t put up with the companies ‘unique’ model. There is also a broader issue around culture and professionalism at the top of the organisation. Leadership behaviour and internal dynamics can make the environment feel uncomfortable and, at times, difficult to navigate. Over the past 6–12 months, there has been a noticeable level of turnover, including senior leadership and high-performing consultants. That level of attrition raises valid questions about stability and long-term direction. There appears to be a disconnect between how the business views its own performance and how it is perceived externally and internally by employees. Overall, this was not a positive environment to work in, and I would encourage anyone considering joining to speak with multiple current and former employees before making a decision