Robert Walters PLC (LON:RWA) has said it is to reinstate its interim dividend and will pay investors 4.5p per share.
The recruiter said net fee income levels are improving quarter-on-quarter, especially in the Asia Pacific region, but market conditions remain challenging worldwide.
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Industries such as technology, digital, e-commerce, fintech, cyber-security and healthcare have seen strong demand, it added.
In the quarter to September 30, 2020, net fee income slid 31% to £72mln, while group headcount was down to 3,240 from 4,258 a year earlier due to its cost-cutting programmes.
Net cash at the period-end was £138mln while the group has a £60mln committed loan facility due for renewal in 2023.