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?

76% of Robert Walters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Robert Walters 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Robert Walters?

Consultant (328) , Recruitment Consultant (215) , Senior Consultant (168) , Recruiter (131) , Manager (93) , Associate Consultant (84) , Direct Recruiter (50) , Recruitment Coordinator (40) , Associate (38) , Account Manager (23) , Researcher (23) , Senior Recruiter (20) , Consultant en recrutement (18) , Recruitment Partner (18) , Team Leader (17)

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

"great culture & fantastic people" ((in 236 reviews)); "Good training but it is only focused on how to make you bill and bill fast." ((in 141 reviews)); "Management are great and very supportive" ((in 86 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 79 reviews)); "Great opportunities to develop and grow career" ((in 73 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 93 reviews)); "+ Bonuses are discretionary and decided behind closed doors (bonuses could be anywhere between 5% and 20%)" ((in 89 reviews)); "Managers do not offer any support or show any willingness to help." ((in 51 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 20 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.

Robert Walters reviews

3.7

76% would recommend to a friend

(2,300 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

80% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Robert Walters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,300 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).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2025

working environment

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

suitable for recruiters with little or no experience

Cons

at times it felt like there was too much micro management

Robert Walters Response

10mo

Thank you for leaving a review. I’m glad you’re valuing the training and hands-on recruitment experience you can gain at Robert Walters, we truly believe in equipping our people for success. However, I’m disappointed to read your cons, we invest heavily in equipping our team with the skills and support to build an environment where everyone can grow and thrive professionally. But we are always open to feedback if you would like to reach out to me at Suzanne.Feeny@Robertwalters.com to arrange a confidential discussion.

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

Great place to work

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing workplace and management. Really collaborative - everyone wants eachother to succeed.

Cons

None that i can think of

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

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