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Business
IMPACT
IMPACT
Impact in the world of work
We work 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.
A global organizational consulting firm, we help businesses and the people in them to thrive. Through the power of partnership, we share our client achievements, alongside our own—and shine a light on some of the inspiring people and organizations who are creating impact in the world of work.
Helping the best be more than
It’s not just the biggest and best-known organizations that choose to partner with us. It’s those that are growing fast and performing best. What links these many different companies? They all recognize the value of talent and investing in people and change. Across the globe, the companies we partner with are driving business transformation through people.
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.
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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.
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Taking flight: 63,000 people on a DE&I journey
75,000 employees connecting the world
Operations US-wide and in 52 countries
63,000 employees trained, 85% uptake to date
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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.
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Scaling for success in life sciences
Patient-centric leader in life sciences and pharma
60,000 global employees
17,000 in Global Manufacturing Supply Chain & Quality
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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.
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A talent management strategy to move the world
10k leaders empowered to deliver the strategy
110k employee adoption of new performance approach
4.5/5 employee surveys confirming positive outcomes
Media coverage
Financial Times
“No compensation committee wants to believe they only have an average player so there is a tendency to chase an ever-increasing compensation average and make sure they pay above average.”
Global Leader Korn Ferry Total Rewards
CNBC
“If five major tech companies tell employees they have to be in the office five days per week, and three other competitors say they’ll let you work from anywhere, people are going to flock to the companies offering flexibility.”
Senior Partner, Korn Ferry CHRO Practice
WSJ
“Compensation is growing for both the CIO and CISO roles. As that happens, the gap between the two pay scales is narrowing, though it is unlikely to ever fully close given the wider scope of the CIO job.”
Managing Director, Korn Ferry North America CIO/CTO Practice
USA Today
“Employees are feeling more pressure to deliver with layoff possibilities ahead and that’s taking some steam out of quiet quitting.”
Korn Ferry Senior Client Partner and Engagement Specialist
Washington Post
“The only way for us to get more Black CEOs in corporate America is to develop them.”
Korn Ferry Senior Client Partner
Forbes
“The time to start looking for a CEO replacement is when the new CEO starts the job.”
Korn Ferry Retail Sector, North America
HBR
“A new board leader is someone whom the chief executive will be working with on a regular basis, so it’s essential that the CEO be involved in identifying and interviewing candidates.”
Korn Ferry Vice Chair
Analyst accolades
Everest Group
“A strong pedigree in hiring and specialty in sourcing high-skill and niche talent, especially in IT, engineering, and life sciences roles… one of the most advanced technology portfolios among its competitors”
ALM Intelligence
“Korn Ferry grounds its approach in data. It takes a top-down, bottom-up and peer-to-peer approach… to create a culture that triangulates between employees, the organization and leadership.”
Gartner
“The Magic Quadrant report evaluates vendors based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Korn Ferry is positioned highest for its ability to execute.”
Korn Ferry named as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Training Service Providers
Seramount
“We celebrate their commitment to creating an inclusive workplace culture where this critical talent pool can thrive...”
Seramount
“Korn Ferry has a strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion and providing an environment with programs, support and opportunities to help all colleagues advance and thrive...”
Awards & recognitions
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Best Consulting Firms
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Executive Search Firm of the Year
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#1 Global Executive Search Firm
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Top Global Recruitment Process Outsource Provider
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America's Best Executive Recruiter
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Top Employee Engagement Service Provider
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Pacesetter in ALM Intelligence's Workforce Management Services
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Leader for Sales Training Providers
Client stories
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