Corporate Monster - Senior Executive Recruiter Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
Apr 19, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Ample access to state of the art technology; however, good luck with trying to keep up with the ever changing tools. Brand name recognition would probably be the only pro.

Cons

Where to begin??? As the headline of this review states, "Corporate Monster", the umbrella covering the ridiculous and untransparent practices. Redundant meetings with leaders who only care about themselves, not the employees, i.e. hold meetings to talk about their upbringing, how they got where they are, etc., like anyone asked. Go write an autobiography, no one cares and it's not a motivating tool when underlying insults based on class status are thrown in the mix of relentless egotistic banter. The KPIs are absurd and management is worse, nothing is EVER good enough. The culture megaphone is, buy up every small consulting company in the world, one at a time. Make everyone from those small consulting companies feel "welcome" with false promises of hope by not telling them what's actually going on (lack of transparency). Constant fear of job status regardless of job performance (insert Xanax prescription). Again, Corporate Monster.

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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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