Robert Half Inc. (RHI)
Robert Half Inc. (RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Led by President and CEO M. Keith Waddell, Robert Half’s strategic mission is to "help people find rewarding work and help businesses build world-class teams through specialized expertise." The company holds a premier industry position, operating several iconic brands including Accountemps and Protiviti, its global consulting subsidiary. Robert Half’s vision is to lead the "Future of Work" by blending human expertise with advanced AI matching technology. By late 2025, RHI stock has seen renewed interest as the company signaled a return to sequential growth in contract talent revenues for the first time since 2022.
The business operations of Robert Half are split between Talent Solutions (Finance, IT, Creative) and Protiviti (Risk and Audit Consulting). In fiscal 2025, the company reported Q3 revenue of $1.35 billion, with Protiviti contributing a high-margin, stable revenue stream that balances the cyclicality of the staffing business. The 2026 strategic roadmap focuses on "Consulting-Led Staffing," leveraging Protiviti’s insights to drive permanent placement and contract projects. Robert Half holds a "Brand Moat" built over 75 years, making it the most trusted name in professional staffing. By late 2025, the company was recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers, a testament to its culture-first approach which ensures a high-quality pipeline of skilled candidates for its global client base.