About Us

Enabling People and Organizations to Be More Than

No one knows people better than us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business.

We work with...

50%

1 in 2 of The Fastest-Growing Companies in the World

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75%

3 in every 4 of Fortune's best companies to work for are Korn Ferry clients

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80%

of The Top Companies Changing the World

For more than 5 decades, we’ve worked with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers.

That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than. 

Transformation Success Stories

Celebrating the impact of people-first organizations: Stories of strategy, purpose and business transformation. Discover the different ways companies are tackling their key talent challenges - and seeing an impact through people.

A talent management strategy to move the world

110,000adoption of new performance approach

Scaling for success in life sciences

17,000in Global manufacturing Supply Chain & Quality

Experts in Information Management and Cloud Solutions

14,000employees in 60+ offices worldwide

Transformation Success Stories

Celebrating the impact of people-first organizations: Stories of strategy, purpose and business transformation. Discover the different ways companies are tackling their key talent challenges - and seeing an impact through people.

Taking flight: 63,000 people on a DE&I journey

63,000employees trained, 85% uptake to date

Scaling for success in life sciences

17,000in Global manufacturing Supply Chain & Quality

A talent management strategy to move the world

110,000adoption of new performance approach

The heart of our organization is our people.

We focus on making Korn Ferry a firm that energizes, develops, rewards, and empowers people to thrive and help our clients and our business succeed. It is a priority for us to hire, develop, and advance the best talent from various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences with equal opportunity across the firm. 

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Who We Are and Our Values

At Korn Ferry, our responsibility as a global corporation is central to our vision. Our commitment to acting ethically begins with each of us and is embedded in our core values, which are designed to guide the way we work together and with others. We believe that genuinely connecting with others can only be done by removing the “professional” façade. Being true. Being you. Being honest. Always.

We embrace people with different points of view, from all backgrounds. And we think and work as one team.

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Honesty

We say what we mean and do what we say. We hold ourselves to the highest standards. And we make it safe for people to speak out when they see something wrong.

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Performance

We never settle for the status quo. We always strive to be better today than we were yesterday and do our best for our clients, colleagues, and shareholders.

And our commitment to make a better world

Our Corporate Responsibility activities focused in three areas — environmental sustainability, people and community, and business practices. We embed inclusion into these activities and our culture — and how we embed inclusion into these activities as well as our culture to foster a workplace where all can thrive.

Awards & Recognitions

USA Today America's Climate Leaders 2024

America’s Climate Leaders 2024 by USA Today

U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets 2024 Gold Award

Gold HIRE Vets Medallion

Information Security Management System ISO 27001

ISO Certifications for Information Security and Data Privacy Practices

Seramount 100 Best Companies

100 Best Companies for Parents

Seramount - Top Company for Executive Women 2024

Top Companies for Executive Women

Human Rights Equality 100 – Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion 2023 2024

Equality 100 Award

Ecovadis Gold Sustainability Rating 2023

Gold EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

2023 Marcom Platinum Winner

Platinum Marcom Awards for 2023 ESG Report

Great things happen when great minds come together 

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Salesforce - available on AppExchange
SAP SuccessFactors
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Fortune
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