MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named one of Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026, recognizing the company’s commitment to helping women build successful careers, advance into leadership roles and make a lasting impact.
Across Robert Half, women play a vital role in driving the company forward, shaping strategy, leading teams and delivering exceptional results for clients and candidates. They serve on the Board of Directors, as company officers and in leadership roles across the organization. Their expertise, perspectives and accomplishments are central to the company’s success.
Forbes and Statista developed this year’s ranking using feedback from more than 140,000 women across 61 countries, along with women’s representation in executive and board positions. The evaluation considers workplace conditions, pay equity and opportunities for advancement, as well as company reputation, public perceptions of gender equality and women’s representation in leadership positions.
“We are proud to once again be recognized among the world’s top companies for women,” said M. Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Half. “Women’s leadership, expertise and contributions are integral to Robert Half’s success. This recognition celebrates their impact and our focus on creating a workplace where women can build successful careers, grow and lead.”
Robert Half’s commitment comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, career development opportunities and employee networks. The company offers programs, resources and benefits designed to support employees throughout their careers and across different stages of life, including paid parental leave, infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and child and elder care support. Its Global Women’s Employee Network (GWEN) helps women and allies across the organization connect, learn and grow.
“When employees feel supported both personally and professionally, they are better positioned to reach their full potential,” said JoLynn Conway-James, Senior Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer at Robert Half. “Our professional development programs, employee networks and family-focused resources are designed to help the women in our workforce expand their opportunities and grow their careers.”
Robert Half has also been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women, further reflecting the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow and succeed.
FAQs
What is Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women list?
Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women list recognizes leading employers for women around the globe. Forbes and Statista developed the 2026 ranking using feedback from more than 140,000 women across 61 countries, alongside research on women’s representation in executive and board positions. The evaluation considers employee experience, company reputation, public perceptions of gender equality and women’s representation in leadership.
Why was Robert Half named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women?
The recognition reflects Robert Half’s commitment to helping women build successful careers, advance into leadership and thrive personally and professionally. Women help shape the company’s strategy and serve on the Board of Directors, as company officers and at every level of leadership. Comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, career development opportunities and employee networks support that commitment.
How does Robert Half support women throughout their careers?
Robert Half offers programs, resources and benefits designed to support employees across different stages of life and career growth. These include paid parental leave, infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, child and elder care support, workplace flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and the Global Women’s Employee Network (GWEN), which helps women and allies connect, learn and grow.
About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and full-time placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services.
Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.
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