Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,889 total reviews)
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Gary D. Burnison

56% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Korn Ferry has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,889 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Korn Ferry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
2.0
Nov 7, 2019

A Dinosaur from the 1980s.

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Pros

The camaraderie you get when nobody feels secure in their job, I suppose?

Cons

This company is supposed to help other companies manage their business strategy and people yet has outdated strategy and constantly kicks its employees into the dirt. They routinely fire instrumental people and act confused when things break down and we lose capacity. There is NO job security at all. People who have worked there for years with glowing performance reviews are canned on a whim while useless people in "leadership" congratulate themselves for their perceived importance. It would be foolish to plan on working at Korn Ferry for more than a couple of years. You are just a number to management. Clueless and self important leadership. Antiquated strategy.

2.0
Aug 4, 2018

Not a career destination

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great client exposure, good brand name, time off at the holidays

Cons

This is a place to get a line on your resume and get out. You will not succeed here. You will not get promoted, unless you are a white male age 30-35. You will probably not get a raise, not even a cost of living increase. When you join, negotiate the highest salary you can get (do not include bonus) and stay for only as many years as you are comfortable earning that. Then take your talents elsewhere. The competitors will take your call.

3.0
Dec 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to work remote for some associates. Time off and benefit package are okay. Looks great on your resume.

Cons

Very little chance for bonus or merit increases. I was with KF for 3 years and consistently met or exceeded the goals set by the client and never received any increase. Also I was approached for a promotion but when I asked what the pay rate would be I was told that I had to accept the position before they would discuss the pay increase with me. KF will take on whatever work and responsibilities that the client throws at them even if the account is not adequately staffed.

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