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?

76% 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 236 reviews)); "Good training but it is only focused on how to make you bill and bill fast." ((in 141 reviews)); "Management are great and very supportive" ((in 86 reviews)); "Great team and atmosphere where you can experience global company." ((in 79 reviews)); "Great opportunities to develop and grow career" ((in 73 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 93 reviews)); "+ Bonuses are discretionary and decided behind closed doors (bonuses could be anywhere between 5% and 20%)" ((in 89 reviews)); "Managers do not offer any support or show any willingness to help." ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible working hours but workload is heavy due to lean organization structure" ((in 48 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 20 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

76% would recommend to a friend

(2,300 total reviews)

Toby Fowlston

80% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Robert Walters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,300 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

4.0

Oct 25, 2014

Good place to be

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good enviornment. Team atmosphere. Higher salaries than other agencies.

Cons

Lack of flexibility and long hours. You need to work incredibly hard to get anywhere.

5.0

Oct 24, 2014

Great company with the best people and reputation

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The most important thing about this company is the people who work here. My colleagues are one of the reasons I have stayed here for such a long time (eight years). I work with ex-industry professionals, recruitment experts and people who genuinely enjoy what they do. Given the legacy Robert Walters has built, you have access to the widest range of clients, the best candidates and a great infrastructure which has been built to maximise your potential.

Cons

The hours can be long but that is an industry-wide issue.

5.0

Oct 24, 2014

Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Working Environment With Long Term Career Development Opportunities

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The business is focused on developing and promoting long term careers but organically growing their management team from within. The team based approach create a collegiate working environment that is rare in wider the recruitment industry. Robert Walters hires top quality staff and working with industry leaders makes you continually challenge yourself and develop your skills. The meritocratic approach to developing people means that ambition is fostered and not blocked.

Cons

The working hours are long and clearly defined. There could be a shorter working hour definition to allow for people who need to travel to and from work.

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