Kearney reviews

3.9

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,221 total reviews)
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Bob Willen

60% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Kearney has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,221 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kearney employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Jan 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation in line with best-in-class peers

Cons

Weak senior leadership and limited opportunities for advancement at senior levels, with promotions driven more by internal politics than by merit.

4.0
Jan 10, 2026

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great as a consulting firm

Cons

Bad work / life balance

2.0
Jan 10, 2026

Profit Over People

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast growth Steep initial learning High salary and perks Some good folks

Cons

Lay offs without performance issues (no PIPs) Extreme work culture (all-nighters, client subservience, politics) Coaching is limited (completely missing except when you work with a few good people)

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