Your numbers matter more than who you are. - Project Manager Korn Ferry Employee Review

2.0
30 Apr 2020
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Pros

Lots of data to access to, useful for understanding today's business world.

Cons

As per the headline, your numbers matter more than your persona. They acquired my former company in 2019, so I became a KF employee and experienced what is like to work in a money driven corporation. Very good at letting others believe that they are all about developing people and unleashing their full potential, yet as an employee you can easily be judged by how much money you make rather than who you are. Their facade is of an inclusive company, their actual environment is filled with employees who would not even dare exchanging a "hello" with you in the corridor. That is as much inclusive as it could get.

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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 Jun 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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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