Does Korn Ferry pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Korn Ferry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Korn Ferry. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Korn Ferry?

56% of Korn Ferry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Korn Ferry 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Korn Ferry?

Recruiter (405) , Consultant (196) , Senior Recruiter (193) , Associate Recruiter (149) , Senior Associate (136) , Associate (124) , Senior Consultant (116) , Analyst (82) , Project Manager (67) , Associate Consultant (66) , Recruitment Coordinator (66) , Research Associate (58) , Principal (55) , Project Coordinator (53) , Partner (45)

What are the pros of working at Korn Ferry according to real employee reviews?

"Some really great people to work with and a good company to have on your CV." ((in 328 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 173 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 168 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 149 reviews)); "Most of the Benefits are good" ((in 124 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Korn Ferry according to real employee reviews?

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 138 reviews)); "no bonuses (even if promised)" ((in 106 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 53 reviews)); "I had no training on software and was expected to just get on with it." ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about Korn Ferry layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Korn Ferry layoffs and their outlook for job security at Korn Ferry in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Korn Ferry locations?

Buenos Aires , Godoy Cruz , Córdoba , Colegiales , Republica Argentina

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Korn Ferry reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,889 total reviews)

Gary D. Burnison

56% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

1.0

Aug 21, 2017

Project manager

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only KF brand, which probably will run out soon as well Maternity leave, but be careful. As it would hold you back from career growth(according to my former manager).

Cons

Leadership sucks Bias by legacy Best place to disengage top talent, but holding them back from promotions and no salary increments As my former manager said "be a side kick to her, to be promoted" No ethical values

2.0

Feb 16, 2017

Extremely political; must be in inner circles or the sharks will devour

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of challenges if you're hungry and eager to learn and move up the ladder.

Cons

Not the best place for ethics, quality of life, or amicable human interaction.There is an element of bullying from the top of the local management (not corporate) as well as a very tight-knit "mafia" at KF in DC, and if you're outside of its inner circle, be prepared to participate in what some have called "very bad things" in order to survive.

2.0

Oct 26, 2015

No Raises Given

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great people working there. Good perks.

Cons

Company itself doesn't appreciate the hard work of the administrative staff.

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