Delightful out west, disappointing in the east - Anonymous employee Robert Half Employee Review

1.0
Jul 16, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The west coast branch has very supportive staffing managers who listened to what I was looking for and cared if I was unhappy in a job. While on long-term assignments, the staffing manager would check in about every two weeks to make sure things were still going well. I had successful long-term assignments that allowed me to grow and take on responsibilities beyond my title and, ultimately, a job offer.

Cons

The east coast branch could not care less about me or my career goals. I am just a number and a paycheck, and they make sure to treat me as such. They do not return phone calls in a timely manner, and have placed me on "temp-to-perm" assignments knowing full well the company has no plans to hire. Also dislike being placed in offices with high turn-over: The last thing a new hire wants to hear is, "Gee, I wonder how long you'll last?", or "Another one?!".

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Pros

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

Cons

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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
Jul 2, 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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