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 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Robert Walters?

Consultant (328) , Recruitment Consultant (214) , Senior Consultant (167) , Recruiter (131) , Manager (93) , Associate Consultant (83) , 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 230 reviews)); "got exposure to some senior managers who all made the Training really good fun and interactive." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 89 reviews)); "Management is supportive in all projects." ((in 86 reviews)); "Great opportunities for career progression and a fun place to work." ((in 69 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 94 reviews)); "The typical workday is long hours and work outside of these hours is also common." ((in 93 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 47 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 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Robert Walters layoffs in 2026?

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3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,296 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

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 2,296 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

Aug 9, 2019

Excellent environment & Mentoring

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always challenging, being recurrently mentored for your internal growth (personal and professional). Although being a consultancy firm, taking care of the employee is part of its DNA.

Cons

No one but the common at any professional environment. If one would like to grow it demands professional commitment.

Robert Walters Response

Nos alegra leer que tuviste una buena experiencia con nosotros y te deseamos absolutamente lo mejor en tu carrera profesional. Asimismo, agradecerte que compartas tus críticas constructivas – eso nos ayudará a mejorar como empresa y a proporcionar el apoyo y la recompensa que nuestra gente necesita y merece. No dudes en ponerte en contacto con nosotros para ofrecernos un feedback más detallado sobre tu experiencia, nuestro objetivo es seguir mejorando como organización AnaCarolina Rodrigues HR Manager

3.0

Jul 11, 2019

Good

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Yo can earn a lot of money.

Cons

There is a lot of work, stress and pressure.

Robert Walters Response

We 're sorry to read that you felt stressed and pressured while working with us. We work hard to create an environment where people feel they have the support to do their best work. If you'd like to discuss your feedback further, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential conversation with you. You can email us at hr.admin@robertwalters.com.

3.0

Feb 20, 2019

Not bad salary, awful management

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast career path, unlimited bonus related to performance

Cons

Competitive environment, non-inspiring leadership, huge inequality in promotions and salaries, KPI based structure.

Robert Walters Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I’m glad that you felt there was good career and earning potential with us, I was disappointed to read your comments about your management team and promotion opportunities. I’d be interested to hear more about your experience of working for us and get any thoughts you might have on how we can improve. If you’re happy to do so, please feel free to contact me in confidence at maria.diaz@robertwalters.com. Many thanks, Maria Diaz - HR Business Partner, Spain & Portugal

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