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 235 reviews)); "got exposure to some senior managers who all made the Training really good fun and interactive." ((in 136 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 85 reviews)); "Great opportunities for career progression and a fun place to work." ((in 70 reviews)); "Good benefits and office locations" ((in 65 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 98 reviews)); "+ Bonuses are discretionary and decided behind closed doors (bonuses could be anywhere between 5% and 20%)" ((in 90 reviews)); "Poor management and making complaints makes no difference." ((in 86 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 45 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

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

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 2,300 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jun 24, 2025

Bonus structure could be better

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teams and strong culture

Cons

Bonus structure is poor need revision

Robert Walters Response

11mo

Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoy the collaborative and positive team-based environment we work hard to build. But I’m disappointed to read your cons – our team-based profit bonus model, which is unique to the industry, allows us to reward people for their whole contribution to the team, not just billings. We are of course always open to feedback to help us improve, if you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact me at Daniel.Harris@robertwalters.com. Daniel Harris Director – London & South East

4.0

Jun 17, 2025

Review

Associate consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, more team focused approach, not a traditional cut throat recruitment environment

Cons

Some limited earning potential dependent on your team/ role and what base you come in on.

1.0

Jun 15, 2025

Lay off impacts people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During my time at Robert Walters, I had the privilege of working with amazing colleagues and mentors. The team environment and the talent within the organization were exceptional, fostering a supportive atmosphere.

Cons

Over the past couple of years, the company underwent significant management changes that unfortunately led to a period of instability. These changes resulted in widespread layoffs, including my own position, and the closure of offices in multiple locations. It was particularly disheartening to see many talented and dedicated colleagues depart, alongside the loss of valuable mentors. While the people and the work environment were outstanding, the strategic decisions made by the new management had a profound and negative impact on the company's direction and workforce.

Robert Walters Response

1y

Thank you for your review, I appreciate the time and thought that has gone into your comments. And I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the team-based, collaborative environment, we do work really hard to build a positive workplace culture that enables our people to thrive and build long-term careers with us. I understand that change can sometimes feel hard. In a dynamic and fast-moving industry like recruitment, we have to be focused on shaping our business to ensure we always deliver the very best service to meet the needs of our clients and candidates. Our people are at the core of what we do, and we believe that we wouldn’t have been in operation for 40 years without transparency, openness and trust in our employees. So I’m disappointed to read your cons – I’d appreciate the opportunity to hear more about your experiences. If you’d 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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