Wish I could give negative stars... - Coordinator Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
10 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay was decent (but stayed stagnant), good benefits, opportunity to work with different people/companies.

Cons

This company is quite frankly the worst experience I could have even imagined. Don't bother reporting any misconduct to HR/Legal because they do not take it seriously if the person it is about is earning the company money. They allow for a toxic workplace and sexual harassment. Complete lack of management. It is a "kiss up and kick down" environment. Extremely hierarchical - you will surely know where you stand and be treated as such. Partners do minimal work but take total credit and treat those in roles under them as less than human. Absolutely terrible culture - its a boy's club. No room for growth no matter how much overtime or extra work you take on. They will tell you the position is not available then hire someone else for the same position a month later. Everyone is fluent in BS and manipulation. Partners will over promise to clients and when those expectations cannot be met (because they are unrealistic) it is the fault of those beneath them for not working a 15 hour day while they are out golfing.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I am a consultant through a firm acquired by Korn Ferry and have had a great experience with both the firm (Salo) and with Korn Ferry as a parent company. Great to have benefits and PTO as a consultant and great training and resources available - good communication as well!

Cons

Transitional period during acquisition had a few bumps but nothing major and all ironed out as more time has gone on.

4.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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