Robert Half

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Robert Half International Inc.
Company typePublic company
IndustryEmployment agency, Professional services
FoundedMarch 1948; 76 years ago (1948-03) in New York City[1][2]
FoundersBob and Maxine Half
Headquarters
Number of locations
317 (staffing) 89 (Protiviti)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
ServicesEmployment agencies, recruitments, human resource consulting and outsourcing
RevenueIncrease US$$7.24 billion (2022)
Increase US$657.92 million (2022)
Total assetsIncrease US$2.96 billion (2022)
Total equityIncrease US$1.57 billion (2022)
Number of employees
Increase 16,300 (including Protiviti) (2022)
SubsidiariesProtiviti
Websitewww.roberthalf.com
Footnotes / references
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Robert Half International Inc., commonly known as Robert Half, is an international human resource consulting firm founded in 1948, based in Menlo Park and San Ramon, California.[4] It is a member of the S&P 500,[5] and is among the world's largest accounting and finance staffing firms, with over 345 locations worldwide.[6]

Through its Accountemps, Finance & Accounting, and Management Resources divisions, the company provides staff in the fields of accounting and finance. Other divisions include Robert Half Technology, providing software, application, IT infrastructure and operations professionals; Office Team, which specializes in administrative and customer service staffing; The Creative Group, which focuses on design, artistic, and creative talent; and Robert Half Legal, which provides staffing for legal professionals.[7] In 2002, Robert Half founded a subsidiary, Protiviti Inc., to provide internal audit, financial, operations, technology, governance, and risk consulting services.[8][9]

History[edit]

Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 in New York City,[10][1][self-published source] as two separate business entities: the Robert Half (RH) section as "an employment agency for accountants", and the Accountemps section "to supply accountants and other financial professionals… on a temporary basis".[10]

The firm went public in 1987, then expanded its operations into Europe in 1993.[10] In addition to the Accountemps brand, the firm expanded to include specialty groups focusing on technology, legal and creative services personnel.[10] In 1991 the company acquired The Affiliates, renaming it as Robert Half Legal.[10]

Robert Half also provides independent risk consulting, internal audit and information technology consulting services via its Protiviti subsidiary, founded in 2002 with the acquisition of former employees of Arthur Andersen.[10][11] Since then, the group has grown from 700 to over 2,900 staff.[12][self-published source][self-published source]

In 2003, the company bought back the last of the few remaining independent franchise operations.[10]

In 2006, the company, through its subsidiary Protiviti Inc., acquired the assets of PG Lewis & Associates, a provider of data forensics and cybersecurity services founded in 2003. The financial terms were not disclosed.[13]

In April 2022, Robert Half moved its legal consulting service line to Protiviti, allowing the subsidiary to expand its legal consulting practice.[14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b RH Intl. Staff (2013). "History and Values". RobertHalf.be. Archived from the original (company web page) on June 21, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2017.[self-published source][third-party source needed]
  2. ^ "Company Overview of Robert Half International Inc". Bloomberg. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Robert Half Annual Report 2021". 2022 Annual Report. Robert Half International Inc. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Robert Half International". Fortune 500.
  5. ^ "S&P 500 STOCKS". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
  6. ^ "Locations". Robert Half. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Robert Half International Inc (RHI.N)". Reuters. Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Company Overview of Protiviti Inc". Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  9. ^ "World's Most Admired Companies". Fortune. Fortune Media. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g FU Staff [Wernick, E., et al.] (2005). "Robert Half International Inc. History". FundingUniverse.com. Retrieved February 27, 2017.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) This information is derived from the following source: Wernick, Ellen; Gariepy, Jennifer (2005). "Robert Half International Inc.". In Grant, Tina (ed.). International Directory of Company Histories (IDCH). IDCH, Gale Reference Library (Derdak, Thomas, series ed.). Vol. 70. Detroit, MI: Gale/St. James Press. ISBN 1558625453. Retrieved February 27, 2017.[verification needed] Note, this compilation reports, to a significant degree, information self-reported by the company, and so constitutes information not strictly third-party in nature.
  11. ^ Jordon, Steve (June 6, 2002). "New Risk-Consulting Firm Lures Ex-Andersen Employees". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, NE. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Archived from the original on February 28, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  12. ^ Protiviti Staff (July 9, 2016). "History". Protiviti.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2017.[third-party source needed]
  13. ^ "Protiviti Acquires P.G. Lewis & Associates". Accounting Today. 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  14. ^ "Robert Half moves legal solutions practice to subsidiary Protiviti". consulting.us. Consultancy.org network. April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.

Further reading[edit]

Verified sources[edit]

  • AT Staff, "Staffing Firm Founder Robert Half Dead at 82," Accounting Today, September 24, 2001, p. 56.
  • Brandstrader, J.R., "It's an Ill Wind," Barron's, March 25, 1996, p. 18.
  • Byrnes, Nanette, et al., "The Good CEO," Businessweek, September 23, 2002.
  • Caldwell, Douglas E., "The New Economy's Gold Digger," Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, March 16, 2001, p. 38.
  • Desloge, Rick, "Robert Half, Kelly Services Share in Temp Firm Growth," St. Louis Business Journal, December 1, 1997, p. 24.
  • Fleming, Eric C., "Job-Recruiter Blues: Will Paltry Demand Drain Robert Half Shares?," Barron's, November 11, 2002, p. T8.
  • Jordon, Steve, "New Risk-Consulting Firm Lures Ex-Andersen Employees," Omaha World Herald, June 6, 2002.
  • Lenz, Edward. "Flexible Employment: Positive Work Strategies for the 21st Century," Journal of Labor Research, 1996.
  • Marsh, Ann, "We're Your Talent Agent," Forbes, August 10, 1998, p. 104.
  • Morningstar Staff, "Morningstar Names Max Messmer of Robert Half International as 2003 CEO of the Year," Morningstar, January 6, 2004.
  • Murphy, Victoria, "Robert Half International: Everyone Need Apply," Forbes, January 8, 2001, p. 106.
  • NATSS Staff, "Temporary Help Services Continue Growth; Several Factors Cited," Alexandria, Va.: National Association of Temporary Staffing Services, June 17, 1996.
  • Robson, Douglas, "Half's Measures: Robert Half Harnesses Outsourcing Trend to Prove that Even Big Businesses Can Grow Quickly," San Francisco Business Times, April 18, 1997, p. 5A.
  • Siwolop, Sana, "Renting the Workers, But Buying the Stock," The New York Times, December 15, 1996.
  • Svaldi, Aldo, "California-Based Staffing-Services Firm Hires 760 Andersen Accountants," Denver Post, June 6, 2002.

External links[edit]

  • Official website
  • Business data for Robert Half International Inc.:
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