About Us

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world's leading specialised recruitment firm and the first to provide placement services for accounting, finance and information technology professionals. We have 360 global locations with a network of 6500 recruitment experts.

Businesses turn to Robert Half International's specialised divisions for personalised service and access to the most qualified talent for their temporary, project and permanent recruitment needs.

Experienced candidates work with us because we can provide them with rewarding employment opportunities and guidance at every stage of their careers.

Executive Team

Harold M. Messmer, Jr., Chairman and CEO
M. Keith Waddell, Vice Chairman, President and CFO
Paul F. Gentzkow, President and COO-Staffing Services
Robert W. Glass, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development

Philosophy

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.

Our approach is based on more than 60 years 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.

Accolades

Robert Half International was ranked number one in our industry on FORTUNE© magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." (FORTUNE, March 16, 2009)

2008, Robert Half International again was named by Forbes magazine to the Global 2000 and as one of the "Global High Performers" - a feature story focusing on 130 companies in the Global 2000 that are the best in their respective fields.

Robert Half International again was ranked 17th in the BusinessWeek 50 list of best-performing companies in 2008.

Robert Half International Chairman and CEO Max Messmer was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 national award winner in the Services category. The awards recognize leaders and visionaries who demonstrate innovation, financial success and personal commitment as they create and build world-class businesses.

Robert Half International frequently appears on "Best Places to Work" lists around the world.