Senior Partner (non-search) - Senior Client Partner Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
Dec 21, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Exceptional at selling the firm's strategy (full service 'Human Capital') to capitalize on accelerating market opportunity (knowledge worker talent). Many talented people but, in the long run, disheartening to see many of them adjust to what the culture requires to succeed.

Cons

Observable, pervasive and consistent lack of integrity (They tell their clients to do one thing/ They do the opposite in their own company) It is the worst culture I've ever seen up close and this includes working in the financial, legal and pharmaceutical industries for over 20-years A very bad place to start your career because you will acquire beliefs and habits about how to progress your career that will most certainly get in the way elsewhere. Better to go to Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG. Buyer beware: Do your research and distinguish between paid propaganda the company puts out and agnostic resources like this

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5.0
Feb 10, 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
Jun 16, 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 High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient.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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