Colleagues and Flexibility are the only pro's! - Recruiter Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
10 Oct 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Colleagues - great set of people, friendly, professional and of the same mind set. The social aspect is great. Flexibility - I have been given the flexibility to work from home, start later etc.

Cons

Management - lack of leadership, no presence when needed, "yes" men/women with client, not interested in the comments feedback around account/ways of working. Some are aggressive/derogatory to the point their staff have been left crying following 121's. Will openly discuss members of their teams with others including personal circumstances, performance etc. Salary - seem to be plucked out of thin air when people are hired, if you know someone you're starting salary will be higher than those who don't. This a common/ongoing issue across most accounts and when management are approached about a pay rise they practically laugh in your face. 2018 increases not worth mentioning. Bonus - 10% potential ,less than 2% paid. As a highly rated employee I was told my bonus would be low due to a larger account taking most of the "pot" Development - non existent, the only people to be promoted/given opportunities are those who are friends with management.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
5 Jul 2026
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Pros

Work from home gives flexibility, time off is good.

Cons

No raises ever, bonuses are not a motivator nor an indicator of the work you do. No one seems to know why you receive the bonus you do, it is just from a spreadsheet handed to your direct manager who apparently has no influence in the decision. Raises never happen and no one can answer if they are coming or not—you just never get one.

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