Robert Half reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(7,918 total reviews)
avatar

Keith Waddell

67% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Robert Half has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 7,918 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Robert Half employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews
2.0
Nov 20, 2025

Staffing Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

did get to talk to a lot of different people in different industries

Cons

poor pay, unreasonable goals, poor work environment

5.0
Nov 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They are really helpful when it comes to finding you a suitable job in the corporate world.

Cons

Sometimes it can take a while to find the right position.

avatar
Robert Half Response
6mo
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found our team helpful in identifying opportunities that align with your goals. We appreciate your patience during the search process and remain committed to finding the right fit for each candidate.
3.0
Nov 19, 2025

Serious favoritism and cliques

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Broad client portfolio supports business development: The organization has historically partnered with a wide range of clients, which strengthens credibility and makes it easier for teams to pursue and win new business. Tenure and performance are rewarded with flexibility: Employees who consistently produce strong results and demonstrate commitment often receive more autonomy and trust in how they manage their workflow and client relationships. Strong brand recognition in the market: The company’s established reputation provides a competitive advantage when approaching prospects, opening conversations, and building initial rapport. Attractive compensation and bonus potential: The commission and bonus structure is a major draw. Employees who successfully build and manage a strong book of business have significant earning potential.

Cons

Highly competitive internal culture: In the office assessed, team members often operated independently and competitively, even across distinct divisions (Office, Accounting, Technology, Marketing). Some individuals pursued roles outside their division without transparency, leading to internal friction. Leadership communication silos: Several leaders had longstanding relationships with one another, forming an inner circle. Information was shared more freely within that group than with other divisions, resulting in limited cross-team collaboration even when shared client needs would have benefited from broader involvement. Seniority receiving disproportionate leniency: Long-tenured employees frequently received preferential treatment. Management was more likely to overlook issues or boundary oversteps from senior staff, creating perceptions of uneven accountability. Organizational favoritism: Favoritism was a recurring theme. Certain employees received advantages — such as remote-work flexibility — that were not consistently available to others with similar performance or tenure. Subjective and inconsistent internal mobility decisions: There were instances where internal transfer decisions were based on unclear criteria. For example, an employee with over six years of tenure was denied a transfer due to being deemed “not a culture fit,” raising concerns about vague standards and potential bias. Operating model differs significantly from industry norms: Compared to most staffing agencies, Robert Half’s internal structure and cultural dynamics — including competition between divisions, communication barriers, and favoritism-driven decision-making — deviated from standard industry practices. This created an environment that felt more political and less collaborative than typical agency models.

avatar
Robert Half Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share detailed feedback about your experience. We appreciate your recognition of our brand strength, client portfolio, and earning opportunities, as well as your candid perspective on internal culture, communication, and consistency. Feedback like this is important, and if you would like to share any additional details about your experience with us, please send us an email at hrsolutions@roberthalf.com.
Viewing 142 - 144 of 7,918 Reviews

Glassdoor has 14,775 Robert Half reviews submitted anonymously by Robert Half employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Robert Half is right for you.