Entrepreneurial, networked, reflexive - Principal Korn Ferry Employee Review

4.0
6 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Largest in the world. Invests heavily in knowhow acquisition. Very senior network worldwide. Strives to communicate and share oportunities worldwide.

Cons

North American and European commercial standards are very hard to apply in Emerging Markets, making K/F rather uncompetitive. New and existing know-how tends to be concentrated in a few hotspots, making it expensive to apply them in other geographies. Some Seniors are not accessible, or only pay lipservice to their leadership roles.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, working from home, company encouraged growth, 10% 401K match with a discretionary additional match and discretionary bonus.

Cons

Haven't gotten a cost of living or merit increase in over 5 years.

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