Good People, Poor Compensation - Principal Korn Ferry Employee Review

3.0
30 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work. Collaborative and capable team.

Cons

Limited emphasis on employee compensation and retention. Salary increases are typically tied to promotions, with little to no adjustment otherwise, and even promotion-related increases may not keep pace with cost-of-living changes. Compensation structures lack transparency, with no clearly defined pay scales.

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5.0
10 Feb 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.

3.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great CEO and overall company reputation. Great place to learn!

Cons

Slow upward mobility. Hard to receive pay increases

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