Working for the Best Known Company isn't all it's cracked up to be - Recruiter Korn Ferry Employee Review

2.0
3 Aug 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Being attached to the Korn Ferry brand name is good at the senior levels Split desk model - BD done by mgmt team so recruiters can focus on one side of the equation Paid salary instead of draw/commission

Cons

Noone has heard of Futurestep - constantly mistaken for Futureshop. At the mid-level, most people haven't heard of Korn Ferry Mgmt doesn't always bring recruiters to client site, so information for a search is often delivered second hand Database is cumbersome to use and outdated Research support poor Competition between Korn-Ferry and Futurestep for roles when the market started to decline.

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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.

3.0
5 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great CEO and overall company reputation. Great place to learn!

Cons

Slow upward mobility. Hard to receive pay increases

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