Like being micromanaged? This is the place for you! - Anonymous employee Robert Half Employee Review

2.0
30 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited earning potential if you are a strong performer. However, really no other compensation other than basic benefits. Limited employee savings plans, holidays, flex or sick days. Excellent training programs Modern software - updated database and use of Surface tablets Brand recognition in the market Administrative support

Cons

Micro-managing culture - regardless of how large your book of business is or how senior you are, they continue to manage based on metrics. They have a very low tolerance for anyone requiring flexibility for personal or family reasons. The needs of the business trump your needs as an employee. The advice they provide to clients in terms of offering flexible work arrangements and non-monetary ways of rewarding employees are not followed behind closed doors. They don't walk the walk. Highly competitive and catty sales culture within and between lines of business, and you are rewarded financially for adopting this behaviour. No flexibility towards clients - either pay their rates or become a recruiting source for them. Very transactional mindset towards candidates - no incentive to help people with their careers. You can either make money off of a candidate or toss them to the side. Management either lacks the training or ability to have meaningful performance conversations, and there is no formal HR support if you are having an issue with your leader.

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5.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good comp plan. Good management. Expectations and standards are high but achievable.

Cons

Job is very fast-paced, but that is to be expected at a staffing agency

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you value the compensation plan, management support, and the high standards that help drive success at Robert Half. We also appreciate your perspective on the fast-paced nature of the staffing industry. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success with Robert Half.
1.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Success with other departments - just not in mine

Cons

Complete bait and switch. I accepted this position under one manager, only to find out after resigning from my previous job that I would be reporting to someone else entirely. There was no meaningful onboarding, no training materials, and no support system in place. My manager openly stated that there was no monetary value in helping me succeed and made little effort to train or develop me. Requests to shadow and learn the business were dismissed in favor of keeping me on the phones. Instead of being set up for success, I felt actively prevented from growing. HR was equally disappointing. I raised legitimate concerns and never received a response. The organization talks about development and support, but my experience suggested otherwise. Joining this company was one of the biggest professional mistakes I have made.

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