Fast-paced culture with limited growth opportunities - Direct Recruiter Robert Walters Employee Review

3.0
Apr 8, 2026
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Pros

team environment, fast-paced culture, exposure to great clients

Cons

not much growth opportunity, lack of transparency, compensation

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5.0
Apr 4, 2025
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Pros

The company does value work life balance however with the recent merger the team structure changed and the management team really needs to add structure to make it more cohesive however they only care about meeting numbers

Cons

Management does not care in performance of employees unless they are not meeting numbers

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1.0
Jun 15, 2025
Anonymous employee
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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.

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Robert Walters Response
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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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