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 (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 232 reviews)); "got exposure to some senior managers who all made the Training really good fun and interactive." ((in 139 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 95 reviews)); "Management is supportive in all projects." ((in 85 reviews)); "Great opportunities to develop and grow career" ((in 67 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 94 reviews)); "My only con is a discretionary bonus scheme (which in some cases actually works in your favour)." ((in 85 reviews)); "Managers do not offer any support or show any willingness to help." ((in 51 reviews)); "Regular working hours are fairly long and can extend during busy times of year, in addition to attending events." ((in 47 reviews)); "No career progression and the organisation was an absolute shambles." ((in 23 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

Robert Walters reviews

3.7

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,299 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

79% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Robert Walters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,299 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

5.0

Sep 19, 2015

Very good company, staff should try to remember they are not gods. Some overly pretentious personalities.

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary and compensation schemes. Great people mostly. Good progression. Good perks. Management actually care and listen and feedback.

Cons

The environment can be very cliquey, and there are some very pretentious members of staff as well as those who are extremely loud/look down on people.

4.0

Sep 11, 2015

Team Support for Legal

Team support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a really fun atmosphere, as well as a really strong team mentality. Lovely manager. Gives people advancement opportunities if they're looking for them.

Cons

The hours are on the longer side but still not as bad as working in a law firm. Some times the work can be a bit same same/ tedious, particularly in team support.

4.0

Aug 31, 2015

Good Training Platform

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training program Cross Selling opportunities

Cons

High turnover Directions could be better

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Very good company, staff should try to remember they are not gods. Some overly pretentious personalities.

Team Support for Legal

Good Training Platform

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