Typical Mega Agency - Recruiting Manager Robert Half Employee Review

3.0
18 Jul 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Name Recognition (companies know who Robert Half is) No Commission Cap Some teams work fully remote Some team managers are great Lots of awesome recruiters/account managers

Cons

OUT OF TOUCH LEADERS ABOVE BRANCH MANAGERS - people that have never recruited or haven't recruited since before text messaging or LinkedIn existed relying on salesforce to determine whether or not you're doing your job, while also ignoring market conditions and blaming people at the bottom for the change in revenue. CUTTING PEOPLE LOOSE - going back to ignoring market conditions and blaming the people doing the work: they'll let good people go, because of "performance issues," even though they're good recruiters in a tough market. Then hire new people that don't have a chance in the current market.. and eventually cut them loose too. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME TODAY - It doesn't matter how you perform when the market is good. If the market turns, it's your fault. You could set records in a good year, but the moment you have a bad quarter you'll feel like your job is on the line. WAY TOO MANY LAYERS OF MANAGEMENT - I don't know what a lot of these people even do, other than pass information from the teams that do the work to more people above them. Not a lot of encouragement or understanding or direction - just "where are we at" on a call, then they disappear. THERE'S A DRAW - Draws are semi-common, but originally I wasn't made aware of my draw when I started. You'll pay back your own salary on a monthly basis before you bonus. If you don't pay it back, it stacks up and you bury yourself. It's pretty stressful.

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for your review and sharing your feedback with us. We have shared this feedback with our leadership team to evaluate the comments you provided on the management culture and performance expectations so improvements can be discussed.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexibility and overtime is paid.

Cons

No paid time off at all on contract

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the flexibility of your assignment and the opportunity to earn overtime pay. We value your perspective as we continue working to provide a positive experience for our professionals.
1.0
30 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Not much to say here, unfortunately.

Cons

In the technology practice, the unwillingness to adapt to a rapidly changing market can no longer be ignored. Too many decisions continue to be justified by the mindset of "this is the way we've always done things," even when those approaches are becoming less effective or counter-productive. While competitors evolve their business models, recruiting strategies, and client engagement practices, continues to be reluctant to challenge long-standing processes and assumptions. The impact of this resistance to change is becoming increasingly visible in the market. Clients and candidates have more options than ever before, and perceptions of the organization are being shaped by experiences that no longer align with current expectations. Without a willingness to listen to feedback and embrace new approaches, there is a real risk of causing lasting damage to the company's reputation, employee retention, and long-term competitiveness.

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