Be aware of over promising and under delivering - Recruiter Korn Ferry Employee Review

3.0
Mar 25, 2021
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Pros

Part of a Global Multinational, NZX Listed business. Long service awards - extra holidays for commitment of service. Also 2/3 days extra leave at Christmas Good systems, processes, knowledge and information

Cons

Contracts state annual pay review for all employees, rarely have I seen or hear of this occurring for the majority of staff. All decisions are authorized overseas in Singapore or the USA, hence there seems to be no decision making authority in ANZ. And when decisions can't be pushed through, it's blames on Singapore or USA. Get everything in writing - things are promised verbally and then not delivered. Post Covid, severe staff cutbacks were made, but workloads have not diminished, hence people are feeling overworked and stressed. The expectations still remain high. The culture has been adversely affected post covid. It is a political orientated business. Some people will be promoted and receive pay rises, others will not. Although this does not appear to be based on Meritocracy or Egalitarianism more Nepotism. They do not live and breath their own culture and values. Openness, Honesty, Inclusion. For a Human Capital Consultancy professing to be the best globally, they are very poor at managing their own staff and culture.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

The client diversity across industries and regions is top notch. Great brand recognition. The marketing investments in Korn Ferry Tour and LA28 paid off. Smart people. Remote work is a plus as 75% people work remotely. No push for facetime in offices. Work from anywhere! Everyone knows of Korn Ferry!

Cons

A culture of long hours and interrupted vacations. Clear demarcation between haves(fee earners) and have nots (execution). High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient. Low pay as there are no merits due to market/company performance. Hard to get food at the holiday party so stop at Five Guys prior.

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