About Us

Company Information

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is the first business to provide specialised staffing services for accounting and finance professionals. The company's CEO, Harold M. "Max" Messmer, has led Robert Half's expansion from $7 million in annual revenues in 1986 to $3 billion in 2009.

In March 2010, Robert Half International was again ranked first in its industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

The company operates four divisions in the UK: Robert Half® Finance & Accounting and Robert Half® Management Resources, for temporary, permanent and interim professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; Robert Half® Financial Services Group for banking and capital markets professionals and OfficeTeam ®, for highly skilled temporary administrative support.

Robert Half also is the parent company of Protiviti, a global business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts specialising in risk, advisory and transaction services. The firm helps solve problems in finance and transactions, operations, technology, litigation, governance, risk, and compliance. Protiviti’s highly trained, results-oriented professionals provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues for clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

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

Company Values

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

Honesty, integrity and professionalism are the core principles of our business. 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.

For more information about Robert Half International, visit our corporate website, including our Investor Centre and Fact Sheet.