Kearney reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,232 total reviews)
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Bob Willen

60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Kearney has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,232 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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5.0
Nov 27, 2025

Great place overall

Recommend
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Pros

Good people Good salary Good exposure

Cons

Less industries exposure Work life balance

5.0
Nov 27, 2025

Great colleagues

Recommend
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Pros

1.Compensation is very competitive. 2.About half of the managers I worked with were exceptionally kind, capable, and great teachers. 3.Some projects are genuinely interesting and offer real learning opportunities. 4.Smart, collaborative teammates.

Cons

1.Certain projects feel low-value and lack real impact. 2.At times the work focuses too much on crafting a smooth narrative rather than solving the actual client problem or uncovering the truth. 3.Project experience varies significantly depending on the manager and team.

5.0
Nov 24, 2025

Great learning

Recommend
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Pros

Fast paced. More friendly than other top firms and strong commitment to inclusion. Opportunities to be proactive and move into new practices

Cons

Partners not always as bold as they could be. Too reliant on data vs empathy

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