Robert Half
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Formerly | Robert Half International Inc. |
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Company type | Public company |
Industry | Employment agency, Professional services |
Founded | March 1948[1][2] | in New York City
Founders | Bob and Maxine Half |
Headquarters |
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Number of locations | 313 (staffing) 65 (Protiviti) |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Services | Employment agencies, recruitments, human resource consulting and outsourcing |
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Number of employees | approx. 15,000 (including Protiviti) (December 2023) |
Subsidiaries | Protiviti |
Website | www |
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Robert Half Inc. is an international human resource consulting firm founded in 1948, based in Menlo Park and San Ramon, California.[4] It is among the world's largest accounting and finance staffing firms, with over 345 locations worldwide.[5]
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.[6] In 2002, Robert Half founded a subsidiary, Protiviti Inc., to provide internal audit, financial, operations, technology, governance, and risk consulting services.[7][8]
History
[edit]Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 in New York City,[9][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".[9]
The firm went public in 1987, then expanded its operations into Europe in 1993.[9] In addition to the Accountemps brand, the firm expanded to include specialty groups focusing on technology, legal and creative services personnel.[9] In 1991 the company acquired The Affiliates, renaming it as Robert Half Legal.[9]
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.[9][10] Since then, the group has grown from 700 to over 2,900 staff.[11][self-published source][self-published source]
In 2003, the company bought back the last of the few remaining independent franchise operations.[9]
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.[12]
In April 2022, Robert Half moved its legal consulting service line to Protiviti, allowing the subsidiary to expand its legal consulting practice.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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]
- ^ "Company Overview of Robert Half International Inc". Bloomberg. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Robert Half Annual Report 2021". 2022 Annual Report. Robert Half International Inc. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Robert Half International". Fortune 500.
- ^ "Locations". Robert Half. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Robert Half International Inc (RHI.N)". Reuters. Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Company Overview of Protiviti Inc". Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "World's Most Admired Companies". Fortune. Fortune Media. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ 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.
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: 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. - ^ 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.
- ^ Protiviti Staff (July 9, 2016). "History". Protiviti.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2017.[third-party source needed]
- ^ "Protiviti Acquires P.G. Lewis & Associates". Accounting Today. 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ^ "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 Inc.: