Robert Half reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(7,909 total reviews)
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Keith Waddell

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Robert Half has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 7,909 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).

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1.0
Apr 23, 2026
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Pros

Free coffee in the office

Cons

I worked as a Client Solutions Manager in the tech division at Robert Half, and it was easily one of the most frustrating professional experiences I’ve had. The role is marketed as consultative, relationship-driven, and hybrid, but the reality did not match the expectations set during the hiring process. I was told the position would be hybrid, but it ended up being fully onsite. In practice, the job is a high-pressure, quota-driven sales role with constantly shifting expectations and minimal real support. You quickly realize you’re not viewed as a long-term investment—you’re just another number. As long as you’re hitting your metrics, things are fine. The moment you’re not, the tone changes quickly, and support becomes limited. A significant part of the role involves trying to revive “dead” accounts—clients that previously stopped working with Robert Half for a reason. Instead of addressing why those relationships ended or adjusting strategy, the expectation is to re-engage them under the same approach, which is often an uphill battle from the start. Management often felt disconnected from day-to-day realities, with aggressive targets that didn’t always align with market conditions. There was also inconsistent leadership within upper management in the region, which made it difficult to get clear direction or support. The emphasis tends to fall on short-term metrics rather than sustainable growth or client success. The culture is heavily KPI-driven, with limited collaboration and a strong sense of internal competition. Turnover is high, which reflects the overall experience for many employees in the role. At the end of the day, the staffing “glory days” feel long gone, but the company still operates with that mindset. If you’re expecting a transparent, supportive, and modern work environment, this is likely not it. It’s a high-pressure, grind-heavy role where employees are treated as highly replaceable rather than long-term assets.

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Robert Half Response
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We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share this detailed feedback. We aim to provide clear expectations, supportive leadership, and a collaborative environment, and we regret that this was not reflected in your experience. Your comments have been shared with leadership for review as we continue working to improve.
4.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

benefits, location, and the office culture

Cons

Overall, a good experience to learn the market and grow your skills

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Robert Half Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our benefits, location, and office culture, and that the role supported your professional growth. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
1.0
Apr 21, 2026
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Pros

You have the ability to work with some terrific co-workers.

Cons

Culture is toxic. The management is sub-par and often competing with their own staff for roles and candidates. They encourage confronting other employees to "work out" issues and rules are vague which makes for many issues. Payout is lowest in the business and no base salary.

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding culture, management, and compensation structure. We take these concerns seriously and will share your input with leadership as we continue working to improve transparency and the employee experience. You can direct any additional feedback to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com.
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