Robert Half International Named Most Admired Company By FORTUNE Magazine

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE:RHI) announced today that it once again has been ranked first in its industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of America's Most Admired Companies.

"We are extremely pleased to have again earned the top spot in our category on this prestigious list," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. "I congratulate our extraordinary team of professionals for their roles in making this recognition possible. The honor reflects the talent, enthusiasm and commitment to superior service they demonstrate every day."

Viewed as the "definitive report on corporate reputations," FORTUNE's roster rates firms based on criteria ranging from long-term investment value and quality of management to innovativeness, the ability to attract and retain talented employees, and social responsibility.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), 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 provider of internal audit and risk and advisory services. The company's specialized staffing divisions include Accountemps(R), Robert Half(R) Finance & Accounting and Robert Half(R) Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam(R), for highly skilled temporary administrative support personnel; Robert Half(R) Technology, for information technology professionals; Robert Half(R) Legal, for legal personnel; and The Creative Group(R), for advertising, marketing and web design professionals.

Robert Half International has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: julie.Gutierrez@rhi.com

Source: Robert Half International Inc.

CONTACT: Reesa Staten, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
of Robert Half International Inc., +1-650-234-6000

Web site: http://www.rhii.com/

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