Robert Half International company profile

Robert Half International


LogoRobert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialised staffing firm. RHI is a recognised leader in professional staffing and consulting services, and is the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology and risk consulting firm. Robert Half Incorporated was purchased by the predecessor to Robert Half International Inc. in 1986. Since that time, RHI Chairman and CEO Harold M. 'Max' Messmer, Jr., has led the company's expansion through internal growth, including the opening of new offices, as well as the acquisition of more than 100 Robert Half and Accountemps franchised offices and several local staffing firms. There are now more than 350 RHI locations worldwide, all company owned and operated.

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Agency Type: Recruitment Agency
Start Date: 1948
No of Employees:2500 - 9999
No of Offices:30
Geographic Coverage:
Industry Sectors Covered:Banking, Financial and Insurance Services,   
Job Areas Covered:Accounting, Finance & Insurance,   
Mission Statement:


Corporate Values

Our steadfast commitment to 'Ethics First' provides the behavioural framework for our relationships with fellow employees, job candidates, clients, shareholders and vendors.

Honesty, integrity and professionalism are the core principles of our business and have remained so for half a century. We expect our people to adhere to these standards in their daily actions. Integrity is the common fabric of the people we hire and will continue to define our business for years to come.

Filling Business Needs, Not Desks

At Robert Half our philosophy is not just to fill jobs but to fill business needs. We start out by getting to know you, your company and your requirements. By carefully assessing your needs and goals, we can help you identify precisely the skill sets required and ensure a smoother recruiting process. You will be matched with skilled professionals who can hit the ground running every time.

A True Career Partner

In addition to helping firms find precisely the skills needed for their businesses, we also serve a consultative role. Our clients often look to us for advice on hiring and management issues ranging from how to develop more precise job specifications to whether to extend a counter offer. Whatever information you seek, we are always available to help.

Our Commitment to the Industry

Robert Half works very closely with top professional organisations in the UK not only to assist members with career-related issues, but also to provide support and promote the accountancy profession as a whole. We find our close interaction with professional associations keeps us current on the ever-changing demands and issues facing accounting and finance professionals in today's marketplace.

We enjoy partnerships with some of the top national and local organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), and the Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs) of Australia.

The Complete Solution

We can help you identify the optimal balance of temporary, permanent and contract professionals to maximise productivity and profitability within your organisation.

Specialists Placing Specialists

Our approach is based on almost 60years of recruitment experience. Central to our business philosophy is that our recruitment consultants only fill assignments within their field of expertise. Each specialised division focuses solely on one particular industry, allowing us to provide unrivalled professional service and client support.

An International Player

We have an international network of 350 offices across North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our advanced network and sourcing capability allows us to match our clients with the highest quality employees in both national and international markets.

Tailored Solutions

No two organisations are alike, and no two projects present the same challenges. That is why Robert Half favours individually tailored recruitment solutions. We embrace innovation and question conventional thinking to identify the most strategic, cost-effective staffing solutions for your business.

Adding Value

We add value to our core services wherever possible. For example, we produce annual salary and benefits surveys for our specialised divisions and offer advice on HR management topics such as outsourcing and conducting effective selection interviews. We regularly host networking events for clients to discuss key recruitment, management and business strategies.

Continuing Development

As part of our quality commitment to our clients and candidates, we encourage our candidates to regularly update their business skills through our continuous education program. In addition to topical seminars and events, we also offer our candidates free access to over 2,000 business courses, which are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online Support

As technology has advanced, Robert Half has not abandoned the philosophy of personalised service. Instead, we have integrated the best of both worlds to provide 24-hour online access to job listings and employment information as well as local, one-on-one assistance with the industry's most knowledgeable recruiting professionals.

Quality Assurance Program

Our clients' satisfaction with each professional we place is very important to us, and we back our commitment to superior service with comprehensive quality assurance program.

Commitment to Ethics First

Robert Half is founded on a strong 'ethics first' philosophy. Our business was established on honesty, integrity and professionalism, values of which we are very proud.

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