Does Robert Walters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Robert Walters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Robert Walters. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Robert Walters?

75% of Robert Walters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Robert Walters 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the pros of working at Robert Walters according to real employee reviews?

"great culture & fantastic people" ((in 237 reviews)); "got exposure to some senior managers who all made the Training really good fun and interactive." ((in 137 reviews)); "Management is supportive in all projects." ((in 82 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 80 reviews)); "Great opportunities for career progression and a fun place to work." ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Robert Walters according to real employee reviews?

"The typical workday is long hours and work outside of these hours is also common." ((in 92 reviews)); "My only con is a discretionary bonus scheme (which in some cases actually works in your favour)." ((in 89 reviews)); "Managers do not offer any support or show any willingness to help." ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible working hours but workload is heavy due to lean organization structure" ((in 48 reviews)); "KPI driven, not strategic or commercial, senior management are air heads who like to pluck up numbers for forecast, which is never reflective of the market." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Robert Walters layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Robert Walters layoffs and their outlook for job security at Robert Walters in 2026.

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Robert Walters

Robert Walters reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,298 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Robert Walters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Robert Walters employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jun 28, 2025

Nice people. Poor morale, attendance and technology

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people and team Global reach and brand Central London offices Some engaging management

Cons

Some floors still empty in 2025. Zenith recruitment app was underwhelming and created more work for us Morale at low point

Robert Walters Response

11mo

Thank you for your review, I agree with your pros, we have worked hard to build a market-leading brand, based on the delivery of exceptional service to clients and candidates. However, I am disappointed to read your cons – we believe in creating a work environment where in-person collaboration can thrive – while balancing flexibility to support our people and giving them the autonomy to succeed. And our CRM system, which is designed by our business for our business, means we can implement the features and functionality that allow us to deliver the highest levels of services to our clients and candidates. We continue to work closely with all users to prioritise the improvements that make the most difference to everyone. I’d be happy to discuss your feedback in more detail if you would like – you can reach out to me at coral.bamgboye@robertwalters.com to arrange a confidential discussion. Coral Bamgboye Global Head of Employee Experience

2.0

Jun 11, 2024

Be careful

Associate recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

2 days remote office in the city centre

Cons

It's almost impossible to satisfy management Your manager will change your mind about your performance within a day if it suits them

Robert Walters Response

Thank you for leaving a review. I’m disappointed to read your cons, we invest heavily in training our managers to help ensure that everyone on their team thrives, and as a meritocratic business where hard work and collaboration is rewarded, we have clear structures in place to recognise the requirements of each role and what success looks like. However, we’re always open to feedback so, if you’d like, you can contact me at kristen.buckheit@robertwalters.com to arrange a confidential discussion. Kristen Buckheit Managing Director EMEA

1.0

Jan 29, 2024

Nothing to say!

Hr administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There’s no great reason to work for RS tbh

Cons

I have a lot to say but will wait for now

Robert Walters Response

I am disappointed to read your comments as we’re very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture that we’ve worked hard to build. I’d therefore appreciate discussing this in more detail. So, if you’d like, you can email me at kristen.buckheit@resourcesolutions.com and we can arrange a confidential discussion.

Viewing 70 - 72 of 2,298 Reviews

Jobs at Robert Walters

Senior Metrology Specialist

Clinicasl Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)