Korn Ferry’s Veteran Hiring Receives U.S. Department of Labor’s Gold Medallion Award

Los Angeles, November 12, 2026 – Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced that, for the fifth year in a row, it received the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2026 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This is the only federal-level veteran’s employment award that recognizes an organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development.

Korn Ferry was honored for its commitment to hiring veterans and supporting their long-term career and growth plan that use the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

“Our firm has worked with more than 50,000 military veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, and we’re proud to be recognized for our support of their career paths,” said JP Sniffen, Korn Ferry Practice Leader, Military Center of Expertise, Physical Security, HR & IT. “As a trusted source for skilled military talent, we are honored to be commended for our firm’s vigorous employment and integration assistance criteria, including our veteran-specific resources.”

In addition to its commitment to hiring veterans, Korn Ferry offers assessment tools, coaching, and development to enable military-to-civilian career transitions. The firm regularly places veterans in full-time and specialized interim roles, while also helping organizations effectively assess, hire, train, and retain veteran talent.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. For more information about the program, visit HIREVets.gov.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. 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.

As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.

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