Robert Walters Cuts H1 Net Fee Decline to 3% as European Hiring Stabilizes
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Robert Walters Cuts H1 Net Fee Decline to 3% as European Hiring Stabilizes
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Summary
Robert Walters said first-half net fees fell 3%, a marked improvement from the 14% drop recorded across all of 2025.
Better-than-feared results from European staffing firms are signaling a labor market that is stabilizing after years of downturn, helping lift sentiment around the sector.
The second half opened with what CEO Toby Fowlston called good trading momentum, with Japan, the UK and New Zealand among the strongest-performing markets.
The update suggests embattled recruiters may be moving from steep contraction toward a more gradual recovery if hiring trends keep improving.