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We do things differently
At Robert Walters, our purpose is to power people and organisations to fulfil their unique potential. In a competitive marketplace, the quality of service we have consistently delivered to our clients and candidates for close to four decades has enabled Robert Walters to grow into the reputable global brand it is today.
Through our three core service lines of recruitment, recruitment outsourcing and talent advisory, we help our clients solve their most pressing talent issues, and partner with candidates to champion their stories and help fulfil their career aspirations. All this takes place against the background of an ever-changing world of work, which our deep global experience makes us well-placed to navigate.
Our purpose drives our environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments as we seek to positively impact lives, reduce our environmental impact and be a responsible, ethical business.
It also means we put people and relationships first, investing in technology which gives our consultants more time to deepen candidate and client relationships all while building a dynamic culture to attract and retain the best people.
Robert Walters 2024 headline performance
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£321m
Net fee income
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£5m
Operating profit
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£53m
Year end net cash
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23.5p
Total dividend per share
Our ESG strategy
Engaging our workforce
Led by our purpose, we’re creating a culture that engages, supports and empowers our employees to thrive
To provide our people with a meaningful experience that helps to unlock their unique potential, we actively listen to our people, communicate our values and continuously work towards enhancing our employee experience.
Enhancing our ED&I initiatives
We see the power of diversity, enabling our clients, candidates and people to fulfil their unique potential
Our two-fold approach promotes diverse hiring practices in our clients’ organisations while building an inclusive workplace culture within our own business, supporting our ambition to be a global EDI leader.
Sustainable world of work
Supporting businesses that are driving the transition to a sustainable economy and seeking to improve their ESG impact
Our unique advantage lies in our ability to provide data-driven insights and research on ESG, recruitment and the future of work, allowing us to help businesses find and retain the right talent for a sustainable future.
Our environmental impact
We recognise the global threat posed by climate change, and we’re taking action to reduce our impact
We take our responsibility to safeguard the environment for future generations seriously, as in order to power people and organisations to fulfil their unique potential, we must also protect the planet we all share.
Supporting our communities
Giving back to the communities in which we operate has always been important to us – it’s part of our DNA
Our people have a long history of supporting local charities and community organisations which are focused on improving people’s lives around the world, in support of the of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Being a responsible business
Being good corporate citizens has always been core to the way we do business.
We’re committed to upholding strong ethical principles, policies, procedures and practices in everything we do. This dedication shapes every aspect of our business ensuring that we are a trusted partner to our stakeholders.
Latest media coverage
CEO of Robert Walters, Toby Fowlston, spoke to BBC News to discuss the release of the ONS labour market data following the UK budget announcement, including the impact of the increase to National Insurance contributions, Employment Rights Bill and wage growth.
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Robert Walters Global Jobs Index: June 2025
17 June 2025 Global recruitment in a period of flux as organisations continue to adjust to economic and geopolitical uncertainty Global white-collar vacancies were up in May 2025 compared to April 2025, following a marked decline in April due to the effects of US tariff uncertainty. Technology, Medi
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Robert Walters Global Jobs Index: May 2025
20 May 2025. Global white-collar vacancies fall -11.6% in April 2025 compared to March 2025 Hiring for AI and data roles remains resilient – Machine learning vacancies grow +27% in April, with demand shifting toward infrastructure and engineering skills USA sees -16.2% drop in April 2025 vacancies v
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Robert Walters Global Jobs Index: April 2025
22 April 2025. March Sees Global Uptick in Professional Job Growth, but future impact of US trade tariffs remains to be seen Global white-collar vacancies jump +31% in March 2025 compared to February 2025 across all industries following a month-on-month decline in February USA sees +38% rise in vaca
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