2.0
Apr 23, 2025
Toxic Culture, Unrealistic Expectations, and a Failing Standard
Anonymous employee
Current employee, more than 3 years
Recommend
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Pros
The salary and benefits are leading in the industry
Cons
Kearney is struggling with internal fragmentation and cultural inconsistency, as each partner operates independently with little regard for firm-wide alignment. Start dates for new hires have been delayed by 1–2 quarters for the past two years, reflecting deeper issues in planning and resourcing. As client demand has declined, partners have overpromised results, putting unrealistic pressure on junior staff and fostering a toxic work environment—leading many talented individuals to leave. To cut costs, the firm has outsourced core consulting work to low-cost countries, weakening team cohesion and significantly reducing diversity within U.S. project teams.
