Bad Managers Bad Culture - Management Consultant Korn Ferry Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home. Strong brand name. Big clients.

Cons

The company is experiencing decline across several areas. Workplace culture has deteriorated due to favoritism, discrimination, and insecure leadership practices. A number of managers appear to have advanced primarily through personal relationships with the Managing Director rather than competence, resulting in poor management practices and weak accountability. Opportunities for career progression and learning are uneven: Saudis or Emirati employees (if any) have limited advancement and development, while Indian and Lebanese employees are doing fine. The firm is also struggling world wide with layoffs occurring multiple times a year. It no longer holds the market-leading position it once did.

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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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