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Recruiter Robert Walters income drops 14%, warns of market stagnation

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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(Reuters) -British recruiter Robert Walters on Thursday reported a 14% decline in first-half income earned from fees and once again warned that it expects no material improvement in hiring markets in

Robert Walters Sees 14% Income Drop, Anticipates Market Stagnation

Robert Walters Financial Performance and Market Outlook

(Reuters) -British recruiter Robert Walters on Thursday reported a 14% decline in first-half income earned from fees and once again warned that it expects no material improvement in hiring markets in the near term.

The company, which said it anticipates further restructuring in the second half, reported net fee income of 140 million pounds ($185.9 million) for the quarter ended June 30, compared with 166.1 million pounds a year earlier.

(Reporting by Reporting by Nithyashree R B and Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)

Key Takeaways

  • Robert Walters reported a 14% decline in income.
  • The company anticipates no improvement in hiring markets soon.
  • Net fee income for the quarter was 140 million pounds.
  • Further restructuring is expected in the second half.
  • The report was edited by Sonia Cheema.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage decline in Robert Walters' income?
Robert Walters reported a 14% decline in first-half income earned from fees.
What is the net fee income reported by Robert Walters?
The company reported net fee income of 140 million pounds ($185.9 million) for the quarter ended June 30.
What does Robert Walters anticipate for the hiring market?
The company warned that it expects no material improvement in hiring markets in the near future.
Is Robert Walters planning any changes in the second half?
Yes, the company anticipates further restructuring in the second half.

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