Doesnt do what it preaches - Analyst Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
28 Sept 2025
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Pros

Flexible working hours Home offices Work life balance somewhat works

Cons

This company fails to practice what it preaches. While it advises other organizations on effective policies, it does not apply the same standards to its own employees. Merit-based salary increases are virtually nonexistent, despite the company's consistent year-over-year success. Management avoids addressing this issue entirely. As a result, employee compensation falls significantly below the market median, arguably in the lower decile or quartile. This approach is actively undermining employee motivation and their commitment to performing at their best. Ironically, for a company that consults on structuring effective pay policies, there is no clear or consistent compensation policy in place. Employees are left hoping for changes that may never materialize. This issue has persisted for years but has worsened in recent times.

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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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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