Bad Managers Bad Culture - Management Consultant Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work from home. Strong brand name. Big clients.

Cons

The company is experiencing decline across several areas. Workplace culture has deteriorated due to favoritism, discrimination, and insecure leadership practices. A number of managers appear to have advanced primarily through personal relationships with the Managing Director rather than competence, resulting in poor management practices and weak accountability. Opportunities for career progression and learning are uneven: Saudis or Emirati employees (if any) have limited advancement and development, while Indian and Lebanese employees are doing fine. The firm is also struggling world wide with layoffs occurring multiple times a year. It no longer holds the market-leading position it once did.

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5.0
10 June 2026
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Pros

room to grow, own your success

Cons

no cons at this time.

4.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The client diversity across industries and regions is top notch. Great brand recognition. The marketing investments in Korn Ferry Tour and LA28 paid off. Smart people. Remote work is a plus as 75% people work remotely. No push for facetime in offices. Work from anywhere! Everyone knows of Korn Ferry!

Cons

A culture of long hours and interrupted vacations. Clear demarcation between haves(fee earners) and have nots (execution). High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient. Low pay as there are no merits due to market/company performance. Hard to get food at the holiday party so stop at Five Guys prior.

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