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    Signs of hope as unemployment numbers rise?  Nov 7, 2009
    Signs of hope as unemployment numbers rise. "At Seaside Associates in Portsmouth, employment specialist Heather Hinkel also said business was increasing."We have definitely seen a rise in requests from businesses," said Hinkel, who has worked nine years for the agency. "It seems like companies are starting to get busier. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Survey: Many unprepared for job loss  Nov 5, 2009
    "Workers who are prepared in the event of a sudden job loss also are ready when new employment opportunities arise, including those within their own companies," said Reesa Staten, senior vice president and director of workplace research for Robert Half International, in a news release. Of those 82 percent who said they would be ready to look for a new job, 39 percent said they were very prepared, while 43 percent said they were somewhat prepared. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Top 10 reasons they will hire you  Nov 3, 2009
    In a 2009 survey from CareerBuilder and Robert Half International, employers said that aside from having the basic job qualifications, multitasking (36 percent), initiative (31 percent) and creative thinking (21 percent) are the most important characteristics in a job applicant. We asked six workplace experts to address 10 of the most common reasons employers hire employees, in no particular order. (CNN)

    Laid-off older workers face biases in job search  Oct 15, 2009
    "Half of it is an attitude," said Dawn Fay, district president in New York for recruiter Robert Half International. "You're going to get what you present.". (MSNBC -- Business)

    Re-recruiting to keep good employees  Oct 14, 2009
    A recent survey conducted by Robert Half International bears this out ... Companies that lose top performers may not only experience declines in productivity, but they also incur significant costs in replacing these professionals, said Robert Half International CEO Max Messmer, author of Human Resources Kit for Dummies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Survey: Idea poaching rampant in offices  Oct 10, 2009
    More than half of those workers said they did absolutely nothing about it, according to a new survey from the staffing service , a division of Robert Half International in Menlo Park, Calif. According to the survey, only 26 percent of about 450 workers surveyed said they spoke up to let others know their idea was stolen by a coworker. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    BACK TO 9-TO-5: After long layoff, job seekers return to routine  Oct 5, 2009
    A telephone survey by recruiter Robert Half International and online job site CareerBuilder, found more than half of the employers polled expected to hire full-time employees in the next 12 months. For job seekers who have been out of work since the first throes of the recession, going back into the work force comes with a new set of challenges. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    A Few Hiring Trends that May Surprise You  Oct 1, 2009
    CIOUpdate columnist Dave Willmer of Robert Half Technology (CIO Information Network)

    Survey says: Workers are still civil  Sep 17, 2009
    Eric Peters, branch manager of Robert Half International in Dallas, told the Dallas Business Journal that the common bonds of civility may be more transparent with distressed workers bonding together to support one another and their agencies during tough times. The other side obviously is that professionals are more careful on how they treat people in a bad economy, Peters said, adding, they don t want to lose their jobs. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Graphic Designer  Sep 14, 2009
    Robert Half Technology is a division of Robert Half International, which was again included on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For additional information on how Robert Half Technology can support your job search call 800 ... A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine's America's Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek's 50 Best Performing Companies. (Florida Today)

    Breaking down manager types  Sep 7, 2009
    In the next 12 months, estimated percentage of employers who plan to hire full-time employees, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Robert Half International and CareerBuilder: 50. Percentage who will hire contract, temporary or project workers: 40. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    'CFOs unlikely to start hiring before yr end'  Sep 5, 2009
    According to the report by staff services provider, Robert Half International Financial, most of the top financial executives plan to maintain their current accounting and finance staff levels in the fourth quarter of 2009. The report said, 84 per cent of the chief financial officers (CFOs) will take no hiring actions before the end of the year. (India Times)

    Nashville CFOs forecast more hiring in 4Q  Sep 4, 2009
    The index is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,400 CFOs conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half International, a recruiting firm based in Menlo Park, Calif. that has been tracking financial hiring activity since 1992. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Financial hiring to fall in 4Q  Sep 3, 2009
    The hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals in the Charlotte market is expected to fall in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index. About 6 percent of the chief financial officers surveyed in the Charlotte area plan to add personnel, and 11 percent anticipate reductions. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Financial hiring is expected to rise in 4Q  Sep 2, 2009
    The Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index is a local and national survey of hiring projections conducted each quarter ... -based Robert Half International, the world s largest staffing services firm specializing in accounting and finance, developed the survey and an independent research firm conducts the survey ... There is pent-up demand among San Antonio businesses for skilled accounting and finance staff, and employers are accelerating the hiring process when they identify strong... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    CFOs plan to hire in D.C. area  Sep 2, 2009
    Organizations appear to be exercising caution before adding full-time staff until there are signs of a sustained recovery, said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. At the same time, companies recognize that carefully chosen accounting and finance professionals are critical to their efforts to manage what remains of the recession and also to take advantage of growth opportunities once conditions improve. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Survey: Local CFOs' outlook still negative  Sep 2, 2009
    "Organizations appear to be exercising caution before adding full-time staff until there are signs of a sustained recovery," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) ... -based Robert Half International appear slightly more likely to make staffing changes, both positive and negative, in the fourth quarter than their counterparts nationwide. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    83% of CFOs foresee no hiring changes  Sep 2, 2009
    The survey was conducted by an independent firm and developed by Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI). About 1,400 CFOs were surveyed for the national data. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Idled Tech Employees Embrace Retraining  Sep 1, 2009
    Once the economy turns around, hiring managers say they'll staff up technology departments before other divisions, according to a survey of more than 500 U.S. companies released by Robert Half International () and on Aug. 25. Workers in such hard-hit industries as financial services and autos are trying to figure out what careers will best position them for the recovery, and the technology field is looking increasingly attractive. (BusinessWeek)

    Economic recovery gives frustrated workers job options  Aug 31, 2009
    Source: Nationwide telephone survey by Robert Half International and CareerBuilder of 500 hiring managers and 500 workers at various-size businesses, April 30-May 31 ... Nearly half of workers said a bump in salary is the best way to keep them aboard after the economy improves, according to a study out last week from staffing firm Robert Half International and employment company. (USA Today -- Money)

    * Employers seeking full-timers over next 12 months  Aug 27, 2009
    Four in 10 employers plan to hire contract, temporary or project workers, and another four in 10 will be hiring part-time employees, the survey conducted for Robert Half International, a staffing company, and CareerBuilder. com, an online career site, shows. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Survey: Employers plan to hire in year ahead  Aug 26, 2009
    Four in 10 employers plan to hire contract, temporary or project workers, and another four in 10 will be hiring part-time employees, according to the survey conducted for Robert Half International, a staffing company, and CareerBuilder ... The survey, the fifth annual Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations report, was conducted by telephone of 501 hiring managers and 505 workers for Robert Half International and CareerBuilder. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Temp-Agency Stocks: Should Investors Apply?  Aug 11, 2009
    Manpower (), for example, saw last quarter's revenues fall 36%, while Robert Half International () saw revenues drop 39. However, as investors learned on Aug. 7, the U.S. unemployment fell from 9. (BusinessWeek)

    Protiviti Warns: No Avoiding SEC's SOX Compliance for Smaller Public Companies  Aug 11, 2009
    Protiviti has more than 60 locations worldwide and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: ). Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is a member of the S&P 500 index. (PR Newswire)

    Administrative Assistant  Aug 5, 2009
    OfficeTeam, a division of Robert Half International, is the world's leading staffing service specializing in the temporary placement of highly skilled office and administrative support professionals, ranging from administrative and executive assistants to receptionists and customer service representatives. In 2009, our company was named #1 in our industry on FORTUNE magazines list of the Worlds Most Admired Companies (FORTUNE, March 16, 2009). (Florida Today)

    Untangling the Gen Y knot  Aug 4, 2009
    Some managers just aren t clear on what this generation wants, and what they want is to be managed by a leader, said Sharon Black, district vice president for Robert Half International Inc. s Northern California district in Menlo Park. They want a boss they can respect and learn from, who exercises authority but who isn t a micromanager. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Boss keeping up with the downturn  Jul 27, 2009
    Percentage of professionals who believe their employers are rising to the occasion in the economic downturn, according to a survey by Robert Half International: 69. Percentage of respondents who said their companies are doing only some things or nothing right: 30. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Hospital Revenue Specialist  Jul 20, 2009
    Robert Half Finance nting is a division of Robert Half International, which was again named #1 in our industry on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For more information, visit us online at or call 800 ... Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S We are consistently named to FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently... (Florida Today)

    > CVPartners provides staffing services to hundreds of organizations  Jul 16, 2009
    BIGGEST COMPETITORS: The biggest competitors include Korn/Ferry International, Accretive Solutions Inc., Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. and Robert Half International Inc.. HOW WILL THE BUSINESS CHANGE IN FIVE YEARS: Technology will continue to change the recruiting industry. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Bank of the West heads east  Jul 2, 2009
    Only a handful of East Bay real estate deals have topped 200,000 square feet in recent years, said Erin Proto of brokerage firm Grubb Co. Those include the approximately 235,000-square-foot Robert Half International consolidation, also at Bishop Ranch, and the California State Automobile Association's roughly 250,000-square-foot lease in Walnut Creek. The Robert Half lease was one of several deals with large companies that helped Bishop Ranch land more than 1 million square feet worth of tenants... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Survey: Firms weathering recession  Jun 26, 2009
    Letting employees know how the company plans to persevere and grow also builds confidence, says Max Messmer, chief executive of Robert Half International. Professionals who feel positive about their firm s prospects are more apt to stay on board for the long term. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Survey: Companies handling recession right  Jun 25, 2009
    Messmer added, "Letting employees know how the company plans to persevere and grow also builds confidence," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. "Professionals who feel positive about their firm's prospects are more apt to stay on board for the long term.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Cut them some slack  Jun 19, 2009
    Asked how current economic conditions have affected their employees, 48 percent of respondents to a Robert Half International survey cited increased stress. Furloughs, pay cuts, hiring freezes and layoffs all result in employers asking workers to do more for less with less. (Boston Business Journal, MA)

    Study: CFOs see job cuts, credit woes  Jun 4, 2009
    On Tuesday, the Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index indicated little change in financial hiring in the Milwaukee area. That survey found that 3 percent of metro Milwaukee chief financial officers expected to add accounting and finance staff during the third quarter of 2009, while 4 percent saw jobs cuts on the horizon. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Underdog ShoreTel beats Cisco at AT&T Park  Jun 3, 2009
    Non-sports customers include Robert Half International Inc., the city of Oakland and Cnet Inc. ShoreTel also recently installed its first system in China. While revenue growth has slowed along with the economy, the company has $100 million in the bank and no debt, said Chief Financial Officer Mike Healy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    5% of St. Louis CFOs plan to hire staff  Jun 3, 2009
    Robert Half International has more than 360 staffing locations worldwide and offers online job search services. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Companies find ways to handle onslaught of job candidates  Jun 3, 2009
    Vicki Thompson Catrina Simbe, regional vice president for Robert Half International in San Jose, said many of her clients are using the downturn to review their manpower needs and adusting accordingly. Related News. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    CFOs remain cautious when hiring  Jun 3, 2009
    The studies were conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half International, the world s first and largest staffing services firm specializing in accounting and finance ... Many companies remain hesitant to commit to adding staff until they are certain of an economic recovery, said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Number-crunchers needed  May 27, 2009
    Despite the rising ranks of the unemployed, many companies still suffer from a shortage of skilled finance and accounting staff, according to a new survey of 4,800 hiring managers by Robert Half International, a recruiting firm. Fifty-six percent of respondents reported difficulty finding appropriate candidates for finance roles, with the most acute shortages reported in Hong Kong, Brazil and Japan. (The Economist)

    Online protocols, working vacations, saving up  May 20, 2009
    The survey was conducted by Creative Group, a division of staffing company Robert Half International Inc. It polled 250 marketing and advertising executives from the country's biggest ad agencies and companies over the phone fall 2008. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Two workers, one job  May 16, 2009
    I meet a lot of candidates who want it, but Canadian companies haven't yet wrapped their heads around it, says Larry Brownoff, Edmonton-based recruiting manager for staffing firm Robert Half International. THE BENEFITS. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Barbara J. Novogradac Elected to Robert Half International Board of Directors  May 8, 2009
    May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced that Barbara J. Novogradac has been elected to its board of directors ... Founded in 1948, Robert Half International, the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm, is a recognized leader in professional consulting and staffing services, and is the parent company of Protiviti(R), a global consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts in risk, transaction and advisory services ... Robert... (PR Newswire)

    Headhunters say business seeking 'perfect' talent  May 4, 2009
    After national staffing firm Robert Half International conducts its salary survey this summer, it will become clear whether wages have slipped for workers it places in firms. But although quantifiable evidence is lacking, the anecdotes are plenty, said Andrew Sassaman, division director of Robert Half s Pittsburgh office. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    The top 200 companies  Apr 20, 2009
    Robert Half International Inc.. Menlo Park. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Robert Half International Announces Schedule for First-Quarter Earnings Results and Conference Call  Apr 15, 2009
    April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced it expects to release first-quarter 2009 earnings results on Wednesday, April 22, at approximately 4 p.m. EDT. Robert Half International management will conduct a conference call at 5 p.m. EDT on April 22, following the release. The dial-in number is 800-862-9098 (+1-785-424-1051 outside the United States) and the passcode is "Robert Half International." A taped recording of this call will be available for... (PR Newswire)

    The risks of relocating for work  Apr 12, 2009
    Mike Gooley, Toronto branch manager for staffing firm Robert Half International. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Best part-time jobs  Apr 10, 2009
    "We're definitely seeing more candidates," said Cally Mastio-Hamdan, Buckhead branch manager for Office Team, a division of the staffing firm Robert Half International Inc.. What's the perfect employment solution for students or for people with young children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Pregnancy-bias case involving business settled  Apr 4, 2009
    Fisher was placed at the company by an employment agency, Robert Half International, which does business as Office Team. Fisher, who lives in South Dakota, worked at OrthoRehab for several months in 2006. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Pregnancy discrimination suit settled  Apr 2, 2009
    Fisher was placed at the company by an employment agency, Robert Half International, which does business as Office Team ... Reesa Staten, a spokeswoman for Robert Half International, said her company supports all EEOC policies and does not condone discrimination. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Best Buy, Fastenal cheered by BusinessWeek  Mar 28, 2009
    -based Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), ranked 46th. To pick the BusinessWeek 50, the New York-based magazine looked at companies on the Standard & Poor s 500 stock index. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    So who's hiring in Denver?  Mar 28, 2009
    Private company executives hope there s steady improvement, said Ostrem, of Robert Half International. We re hearing from a lot of people that are cautiously optimistic about wanting to add folks in the second quarter, he said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Gilead Sciences Tops the 13th Annual BusinessWeek 50 Ranking  Mar 27, 2009
    com 24 MEMC Electronic Materials 25 CB Richard Ellis 26 Coca-Cola 27 Apollo Group 28 Expeditors International of Washington 29 Noble 30 Nasdaq OMX Group 31 Cognizant Technology Solutions 32 Starbucks 33 Waters 34 EQT 35 Google 36 CME Group 37 Manitowoc 38 AT&T 39 Allegheny Technologies 40 PepsiCo 41 Intuitive Surgical 42 Nike 43 Occidental Petroleum 44 PNC Financial Services 45 Autodesk 46 Robert Half International 47 TJX 48 AES 49 Northern Trust 50 Abercrombie & Fitch. SOURCE BusinessWeek. (PR Newswire)

    Robert Half CEO compensation valued at $14.2M  Mar 14, 2009
    DES MOINES, Iowa -- The chairman and chief executive of Robert Half International Inc. received compensation valued at about $14 ... Robert Half International posted a 2008 profit of $250. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Chuckling our way through the crisis  Mar 10, 2009
    Sarcastic humour is also rarely appreciated, says Mike Gooley, branch manager of financial services at Robert Half International, a staffing and recruiting company in Toronto. Ninety-seven per cent of employees believe it's crucial for a manager to have a funny bone, according to a 2007 survey conducted for the firm. (Globe and Mail)

    Senior Accountant  Mar 7, 2009
    Robert Half Finance nting is a division of Robert Half International, which was again named #1 in our industry on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For more information, visit us online at or call 800. 474. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Little change seen in 2Q accounting hiring  Mar 4, 2009
    Businesses are increasingly reluctant to hire in the current environment, choosing instead to maintain staff levels until they see definitive signs of an improving economy, said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. Companies that are hiring are more selective because they can be there is a larger pool of skilled applicants available. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Survey: CFOs holding the line on hiring  Mar 4, 2009
    Robert Half International survey finds Baltimore CFOs holding the line on hiring - Baltimore Business Journal ... Robert Half International survey finds Baltimore CFOs holding the line on hiring. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    CFOs: 9 percent staff reductions in Q2  Mar 4, 2009
    "Companies that are hiring are more selective because they can be -- there is a larger pool of skilled applicants available, said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. As a result, employers are taking extra time to identify and hire the best available person for each open position.". California-based Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been tracking financial hiring activity in the U.S. since 1992. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Survey: Local financial hiring to rise  Mar 4, 2009
    The hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals in the Charlotte market is expected to increase in the second quarter, according to the latest Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index ... In today s economic environment, companies look to their accounting and finance teams to help them identify critical cost-saving strategies and handle rapidly changing priorities, says Max Messmer, chief executive of Robert Half International. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Survey: Some area CFOs to hire in 2Q  Mar 4, 2009
    In today s economic environment, companies look to their accounting and finance teams to help them identify critical cost-saving strategies and handle rapidly changing priorities, said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, in a statement. When hiring, firms seek professionals who have a broad skill set, possess industry-specific experience and can make an immediate contribution to the organization. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Local CFOs are projecting staff additions  Mar 4, 2009
    Robert Half International interviewed 200 CFOs from a stratified random sample of companies in the San Antonio area with 20 or more local employees ... In today s economic environment, companies look to their accounting and finance teams to help them identify critical cost-saving strategies and handle rapidly changing priorities, says Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Denver CFOs see net 2% financial job cuts  Mar 4, 2009
    The remaining respondents anticipate no change in hiring in the second quarter, according to the quarterly Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index, released Tuesday ... "Businesses are increasingly reluctant to hire in the current environment, choosing instead to maintain staff levels until they see definitive signs of an improving economy," Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Go global, beat the downturn  Mar 3, 2009
    David Jones from international recruiter Robert Half International says the larger accounting firms in Singapore are hiring expatriate graduates and senior professionals ... Jones from Robert Half International says bilingual specialists in finance, accounting and IT are worth their weight in gold in Japan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Face-to-face is best job search tactic  Feb 23, 2009
    "The electronic piece usually just gets your foot in the door," said Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology, a tech industry recruiting division of Menlo Park staffing consultant Robert Half International. "You still have to present yourself well face-to-face in an interview, and you have to have good references," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Big tech tip for job seekers: Buy some stamps  Feb 19, 2009
    -based staffing consultant Robert Half International. "But you still have to present yourself well face-to-face in an interview, and you have to have good references," he said. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Search: Jobs in Finance  Feb 19, 2009
    Banking and Financial Services Jobs in Sydney Metro. Banking and Financial Services Jobs in Sydney Metro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Top tech tips to land a job during recession  Feb 19, 2009
    "The electronic piece usually just gets your foot in the door," said Dave Willmer, Executive Director of Robert Half Technology, a tech industry recruiting division of Menlo Park, California-based staffing consultant Robert Half International. "But you still have to present yourself well face-to-face in an interview, and you have to have good references," he said. (Sify.com, India)

    Valley foreclosures continue to worsen  Feb 13, 2009
    "Foreclosure rates are definitely still on the way up," said Brauneis, director of Protiviti, a subsidiary of Robert Half International. "It's going to get ugly.". (AZCentral -- Business)

    Employers overwhelmed with applicants  Feb 8, 2009
    Staffing agency Robert Half International has come up with six warning signs that your position might be included in the next round of layoffs. Cost-cutting measures are being implemented throughout the organization. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Programmer Analyst  Feb 8, 2009
    Robert Half Technology is a division of Robert Half International, which was again included on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For additional information on how Robert Half Technology can support your job search call 800 ... A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine's America's Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek's 50 Best Performing Companies. (Florida Today)


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