A Dinosaur from the 1980s. - Associate Korn Ferry Employee Review

2.0
7 Nov 2019
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Pros

The camaraderie you get when nobody feels secure in their job, I suppose?

Cons

This company is supposed to help other companies manage their business strategy and people yet has outdated strategy and constantly kicks its employees into the dirt. They routinely fire instrumental people and act confused when things break down and we lose capacity. There is NO job security at all. People who have worked there for years with glowing performance reviews are canned on a whim while useless people in "leadership" congratulate themselves for their perceived importance. It would be foolish to plan on working at Korn Ferry for more than a couple of years. You are just a number to management. Clueless and self important leadership. Antiquated strategy.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
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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
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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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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