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      Acts like a bank - profits distributed to the top, losses to the rank and file - Anonymous employee Korn Ferry Employee Review

      1.0
      Aug 19, 2020
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Team members are superb professionals.

      Cons

      No raises, ever. Not even cost of living. Meritocracy used as an excuse to work employees till they drop, expecting they will be rewarded which they are not. Management used Covid to cut previous fiscal year bonuses even though they promised they would be untouched because they were from the previous year. Management confirmed KF sitting on large cash reserves, but instead of using that they instituted massive pay cuts. Management refused to ask for loans as that would affect stock price - instead taking it from their employees.

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      5.0
      Feb 10, 2026
      Hr consultant
      Recommend
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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
      Jun 16, 2026
      Senior associate
      Recommend
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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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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