Genuinely the worst place I’ve ever worked - Analyst Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
24 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I learnt that if I see red flags on glassdoor I should avoid the company. I ignored them for this place and they turned out to be correct. I hated every second of working there.

Cons

I know times are tough but if you ever have the misfortune of being offered a job here. Do NOT take it. I knew as soon as I was introduced to my team that something wasn’t right. Every single one seemed timid and on edge, like they’d had their confidence knocked out of them by the insecure manager. A truly toxic work environment. You will be gaslighted to feel you are underperforming so they can justify zero bonuses/pay increases. They have no regard for whether this affects your self confidence or mental health. A huge blame culture exists, that has resulted in an abysmal employee retention record and an even worse level of staff morale. The fact that Korn Ferry doesn’t respond to any of these glassdoor reviews, should tell you everything you need to know about how much they value their employees. Surely a company advising on talent and acquisition should maintain their Glassdoor as a minimum. To anybody currently employed by Korn Ferry who has had their confidence knocked so badly, get out ASAP. You are worth so much more then this place makes you feel you are. Side note: isn’t it strange that any good reviews are all written in batches of 4 or 5 in a row and seem like they’re written by the same person?

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
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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.

3.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great CEO and overall company reputation. Great place to learn!

Cons

Slow upward mobility. Hard to receive pay increases

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