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 331 reviews)); "Some great colleagues although many of those are now finding work elsewhere (because they can!)" ((in 171 reviews)); "Great culture and very diverse" ((in 168 reviews)); "Organized and good work life balance." ((in 158 reviews)); "Most of the Benefits are good" ((in 136 reviews))

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

"low salaries and unrealistic KPIs" ((in 144 reviews)); "Pay is low and lacking in direction" ((in 107 reviews)); "no bonuses (even if promised)" ((in 106 reviews)); "Long hours not as competitive as some companies from a compensation perspective" ((in 49 reviews)); "Just a number and communication is poor" ((in 28 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

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

Increasingly complex and rigid but always meritocratic HR consulting firm

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunities to transfer across locations and business lines for those who take the initiative - Competitive remuneration with a relatively strong emphasis on fixed pay

Cons

- Different business lines (particularly legacy Executive Search vs. legacy Hay Group) still feel siloed - As the company continues to diversify and broaden its offering, it becomes more and more rigid and erodes some of its original value - Very reactive to economic downturns - shareholders´ interests always above employees´ - Like most large consulting firms can be quite political

3.0

Sep 15, 2025

Could be much better

Associate consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, working from home

Cons

No growth and no salary reviews for past 5 years

2.0

Sep 12, 2025

Good exposure

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to regional projects and cross-functional stakeholders.

Cons

Processes can feel rigid, leaving little room for flexibility.

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