Employers presenting "best and final" salary offers upfront are being cautioned that this approach could potentially alienate top candidates and new hires.

Experts at Korn Ferry issued the warning, saying presenting the "best and final" pay to avoid lengthy pay negotiations can impact the hiring experience for potential employees.

"To say this at the outset takes away from the perceived value of the individual," said Dennis Deans, global human resources business partner for Korn Ferry, in a recent insight.

"I worry about the candidate's experience if the negotiation is eliminated."

'Best and final' pay trend

The warning comes amid an emerging trend among recruiters of offering the "best and final" pay right away, according to Korn Ferry experts , citing candidates and HR professiona

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