Don't believe the share price - this business is in trouble - Associate Client Partner Korn Ferry Employee Review

2.0
21 Sept 2017
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Pros

If you want to work in 'high end' headhunting - there's people like you here

Cons

Since the acquisition of Hay Group, internally the business feels like it's being run by a bunch of amateurs. Bringing in many very senior partners to find 'big C-suite work' - and of course they can't. Still haven't told people what pay rises/promotion increases we're owed, several months after announcing promotions. This from a company which advises other companies about their reward practice. Consultancy bring driven to standardise everything. Wants to be one of the big boys, but hasn't worked out how to compete with them yet

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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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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