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
3.0
Aug 25, 2025

Great people, fun working experience

Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and camaraderie, has security of tenure

Cons

Salary. slow promotion and annual increment; less employee benefits

4.0
Aug 24, 2025

Good Aus footprint

Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic senior leadership in Australia. Very Flexible.

Cons

Nothing massive comes to mind. Enjoyed it.

2.0
Aug 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Well-known in executive search Flexible work-from-home policy Decent compensation compared to local market standards Less micromanagement, allowing autonomy in day-to-day work

Cons

Promotions and growth often depend more on relationships (especially within Lebanese nationals) than on merit. KF Middle East is heavily dominated by Lebanese and Indian professionals, which can lead to insular team dynamics and favoritism Limited career development support and mentorship (They don't invest in your learning but rather expect you to deliver on day 1) Weak project management structure leads to confusion and workload issues (You work multiple projects at the same time) Locals and non-French speakers often overlooked for leadership roles Toxic internal politics and backstabbing are common, particularly among expats who have no understanding or respect to the local culture (the firm has Lebanese, Indians, and Spanish partners, not a single local) High consulting fees not always aligned with delivery quality Lacks specialization in consulting; often outpaced by more focused competitors. Firm has not kept pace with modern consulting standards or innovation

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