I recently had an experience where Korn Ferry supporting Google reached out to me on LinkedIn, even though I hadn’t set my status as “open to work.” At first, I was surprised, but after a few conversations, it became clear that Korn Ferry was acting as a recruiter for Google. The process felt very professional, and the communication was transparent. From my research and from speaking to others who went through similar experiences, it seems that this is a legal hiring approach, especially for highly desired jobs at Google. It's definitely worth considering if you're approached!