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 3.8 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 (94) , Associate Consultant (84) , Direct Recruiter (50) , Recruitment Coordinator (40) , Associate (38) , Account Manager (23) , Researcher (23) , Senior Recruiter (20) , Recruitment Partner (19) , Consultant en recrutement (18) , Team Leader (17)

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

"great culture & fantastic people" ((in 231 reviews)); "Good training but it is only focused on how to make you bill and bill fast." ((in 139 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 87 reviews)); "Great opportunities for career progression and a fun place to work." ((in 65 reviews)); "Great work / life balance" ((in 64 reviews))

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

"+ Bonuses are discretionary and decided behind closed doors (bonuses could be anywhere between 5% and 20%)" ((in 91 reviews)); "The typical workday is long hours and work outside of these hours is also common." ((in 91 reviews)); "Poor management and making complaints makes no difference." ((in 85 reviews)); "if you have to leave early, you'll have to ping your manager and director on Teams every time." ((in 52 reviews)); "Flexible working hours but workload is heavy due to lean organization structure" ((in 51 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.

What are the top reviewed Robert Walters locations?

Barcelona , Madrid , Valencia , Martos

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Robert Walters reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,301 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

79% approve of CEO

53% 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 2,301 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

4.0

Jun 16, 2024

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, made some good friends

Cons

Poor training, need more help for new starters

4.0

Jun 15, 2024

very happy

Recruiter associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've seen a lot of growth at RW. The management is trusting and will guide you towards success. Good total rewards, I feel valued and fulfilled.

Cons

The job can be very taxing and stressful at times, but if you keep on top of how you're doing mentally, you'll be okay.

3.0

Jun 12, 2024

Senior Consultant

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, good people, corporate

Cons

mid management very political, very transactional, no value propositions

Robert Walters Response

Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoyed the people and culture, we work hard to build a high-performance, team-based environment where everyone can thrive. However, I’m disappointed to read your cons, as we invest heavily in equipping our managers with the training and support they need to build a culture that sets their team members up for success and fosters collaboration and teamwork. Your feedback is important – therefore please reach out to me at monty.sujanani@robertwalters.com.sg to arrange a confidential discussion. Monty Sujanani Country Manager, Singapore

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