Compare Korn Ferry and Mercer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Korn Ferry
Star Rating
(29)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Korn FerryMercer
Star Rating
(10)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Korn Ferry excels in its "Communication Skills" with a score of 8.7, which reviewers mention contributes to a smoother collaboration process, while Mercer, with a score of 8.0, has room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Korn Ferry's "Expertise of Team" is rated at 8.3, indicating a strong level of knowledge and experience, whereas Mercer leads slightly with a score of 8.7, suggesting a more specialized team for complex projects.
- G2 users highlight that Korn Ferry has a better "Quality of Work" rating at 8.5 compared to Mercer's 8.1, with users saying that Korn Ferry consistently delivers high-quality results that meet their expectations.
- Users on G2 report that Korn Ferry's "Planning" capabilities, particularly in "Needs Assessment" and "Resource Allocation," are more robust, allowing for better project management, while Mercer has been noted to struggle in these areas.
- Reviewers mention that Korn Ferry's "Go Live Support" is highly rated, providing effective assistance during the implementation phase, while Mercer has received feedback indicating that their support could be more responsive during critical rollout periods.
- Users say that Korn Ferry's "Vertical Expertise" is rated at 7.3, which some reviewers feel could be improved, while Mercer, despite a higher score, has been noted for its strong focus on "Diversity" in its consulting approach, appealing to organizations prioritizing inclusive practices.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Korn Ferry
No pricing availableMercer
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Korn Ferry
No trial information availableMercer
No trial information availableRatings
Quality of Work
8.5
13
8.1
6
Responsiveness
8.1
12
8.0
9
Expertise of Team
8.3
13
8.7
9
Execution Ability
8.3
13
8.0
9
Communication Skills
8.7
13
8.0
9
Professionalism
8.7
13
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
13
8.0
9
Features by Category
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Core - Executive Recruiting Firms
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Korn Ferry and Mercer are categorized as Training & Development
Unique Categories
Korn Ferry is categorized as Recruitment Agencies, Management Consulting, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Executive Recruiting Firms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Korn Ferry
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mercer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Computer Software
10.3%
Computer Hardware
10.3%
Research
6.9%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.4%
Other
58.6%
Human Resources
22.2%
Retail
11.1%
Pharmaceuticals
11.1%
Management Consulting
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Korn Ferry
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eugene C.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
I've used the Miller Heiman strategic selling methodology at multiple companies and have found it to be very effective when salespeople are properly trained on it. There are also salesforce.com plug-ins that integrate the methodology into the CRM -- or...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Javier S.
Verified User in Construction
I haven't decide yet what I dislike about it.Sometimes it's too much information
Mercer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The implementation team was very professional and customer service driven.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
fees, unethical leadership, poor management
Eugene C.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
I've used the Miller Heiman strategic selling methodology at multiple companies and have found it to be very effective when salespeople are properly trained on it. There are also salesforce.com plug-ins that integrate the methodology into the CRM -- or...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The implementation team was very professional and customer service driven.
Javier S.
Verified User in Construction
I haven't decide yet what I dislike about it.Sometimes it's too much information
Verified User in Financial Services
fees, unethical leadership, poor management
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