Robert Walters reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,298 total reviews)
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Toby Fowlston

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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).

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2K reviews
1.0
Dec 7, 2017

Political playground

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Pros

No management skills/character/personality required to move up the ranks, you only need to make good $ for the company. Great place for narcissistic, toxic individuals (if you are one)

Cons

Great place for narcissistic, toxic individuals (if you are not one). Questionable bonus scheme. High turnover

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Robert Walters Response
8y
I’m genuinely sorry to hear your thoughts as we’ve taken a lot of time to build a strong management team with an open culture over the past few years. I know we can’t please everyone with promotion choices but please be assured that every promotion is considered very carefully and it is something that matters an awful lot to me personally and the rest of the senior management team. Progression of our staff is incredibly important and is treated in that manner. We’re a sales business so a track record of strong financial performance is a key part of our promotion criteria but I don’t feel that’s at the expense of other attributes such as team work, character and attitude. For example, we really value team players who work to grow the people in their team as that’s how the business has grown over the last 32 years. With regards to our bonus scheme, we know that it doesn’t suit everyone as we offer a quarterly team-based bonus that relies on the team doing well. It’s not commission based but this helps foster our culture of team work and does encourage longevity in the business which is supported by a strong tenure of people in the office. If there’s anything I can do to address your concerns more specifically, please do reach out to me, in confidence: toby.fowlston@robertwalters.com I’d appreciate the opportunity to rectify any areas where we can do better and improve. - Toby Fowlston, Managing Director – South East Asia
1.0
Jan 6, 2016

Terrible place to work for

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Pros

Good start at the beginning, nice people, good environment and location

Cons

Not very transparent with plans and ideas. Specific department Heads (directors) are terrible in keeping good relations with the employees which pushes the employees out of the business. Very un-approachable Senior management. Half the time the don't know how the staff is being treated predominantly by some Directors.

1.0
Jun 25, 2024

Be extremely cautious

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Pros

Some team members are lovely to work with if you get lucky but not the management.

Cons

If you care about your mental health, Resource Solutions is not the place for you. This company stands out as one of the worst to work for. Employees who conform to arbitrary business needs are valued far more than those who put in genuine hard work. This toxic environment undermines dedication and rewards superficiality. The result is a constant turnover of employees and clients, as the company struggles to retain either. Resource Solutions' disregard for the well-being and satisfaction of their staff and clients is evident in their revolving door of departures. Prospective employees and clients should seriously reconsider any association with this company. As an MSP and talent solution provider, Resource Solutions fails to meet even basic standards of respect and reliability. They do not value their employees or clients, making them an unreliable and unsatisfactory partner.

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Robert Walters Response
1y
Thank you for your review. I’m very disappointed to read your comments, we take our commitment to the wellbeing of our employees incredibly seriously and invest heavily in building a positive and inclusive culture based on collaboration and integrity, where good work is rewarded. We’re proud to be able to support our employees by providing access to mental health support pathways and facilitating training for our mental health first aiders, and for managers to help them support their teams. But we are always open to feedback, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to find out more about your experiences. If you’d like you can get in touch with me at kristen.buckheit@robertwaters.com to arrange a confidential discussion. Kristen Buckheit Managing Director EMEA
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