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“I was first drawn to Robert Half forits strong presence globally and thevalues it upholds. I enjoy working withmanagement who lead by exampleand we have a team of people who arededicated to excellence. The back officeinfrastructure is also by far one of the bestand truly supports <strong>our</strong> daily work.”— Stella Tang, SingaporeY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 3


Robert Half is …… A pioneerRobert Half helped pioneer specialised recruitmentservices. We were the first business to focusexclusively on the placement of accounting andfinance professionals.Robert Half also introduced the concept ofthe professional-level temporary worker in themid-1970s. Before then, interim assignmentswere primarily clerical in nature. Now, professionalstaffing is the fastest growing segment ofthe industry.Today, we continue to set the standard. Forexample, <strong>our</strong> proprietary technology platforms arethe most advanced in the recruitment industry,allowing you to quickly identify individuals whomatch y<strong>our</strong> clients’ unique requirements andprovide the highest level of customer service.We also leverage online training systems to helpyou build new skills and maintain an edge in y<strong>our</strong>local market. And we are identifying new waysof reaching hiring managers and job candidatesthrough Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and othersocial media. We constantly explore the latesttechnology to build visibility for <strong>our</strong> brandsand make it easier for you to serve clients andjob candidates.“I joined Robert Half for the opportunityto work with and learn from top fieldprofessionals and senior management atthe best global recruitment firm.The excellent training and mentorshipmy colleagues and I have been affordedby Robert Half is why we are seen asa cut above the competition in qualityof service, and why we will continue toincrease <strong>our</strong> market share.”— David Price, Tokyo4 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


“I started my career with Robert Halfin London focusing on recruitingtemps on the finance and accountingdivision. After a move to Australia, I wasthen approached to start up the Perthoperation in 2008. With hard workand support from management,I steadily advanced. I’m now partof the senior management team andfeel lucky to be in a position to helpothers achieve their goals.”— Edward Cross, PerthY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 5


Robert Half was founded on the principle of “Ethics First,” and this motto is more thana company tradition. It represents the values at the heart of <strong>our</strong> business. We are inthe people business, and we seek employees who have a passion for helping others.We help peopleEvery two minutes, someone finds a new jobthrough Robert Half. Our employees feel goodabout their work because they know they’re makinga meaningful impact in real people’s lives and, in theprocess, helping companies to grow. It’s a role that’sboth professionally exciting and personally fulfilling.Our employees are experts in their field and areactively involved in the local business community.They participate in job fairs, give presentations toindustry groups and regularly consult with clients onhiring trends in their market.Our commitment to fairness and diversityOur founder, Robert Half, was a leader in the fightagainst discriminatory employment procedures inthe staffing industry. In fact, in the early 1960s, helaunched a letter campaign and testified before theU.S. Congress about the unfair hiring practices thatwere common at the time.We remain as focused on fairness and diversityas he was. Robert Half has implemented a widerange of initiatives in support of these values,including diversity recruiting programmes, diversitytraining programmes and award-winning supplierdiversity programmes.6 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


“I feel very fortunate to be working atRobert Half, a global organisation witha unique and powerful recruitmentmodel that has helped me succeed.I am proud to have helped build <strong>our</strong>business into one of the pre-eminentfinancial services teams in Hong Kong.”— Elaine Lam, Hong KongY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 7


A job and company you will feel good aboutLeading by exampleRobert Half professionals worldwide balance theirbusiness efforts with an array of community relationsactivities that bring us closer to the companies andpeople we serve. From team-building volunteeractivities to individual contributions, <strong>our</strong> Leading ByExample programme offers many opportunities tosupport the non-profit organisations that mean themost to you.We support numerous charities across Asia Pacificand Robert Half and its employees are dedicatedto donating and offering time to join in fundraisingactivities. Every employee in the Asia Pacific regionis offered two additional days leave per year whichallows them to pursue activities with their nominatedcharities on company time.In Australia, we support the Starlight Children’sFoundation which brightens the lives of seriouslyill and hospitalised children and their families.Each year, <strong>our</strong> employees volunteer by sellingmerchandise on Starlight Day. In addition, we holdevents with <strong>our</strong> clients and candidates to raisefurther funds for this worthwhile cause.In Singapore, we donate to the Straits TimesSchool Pocket Money Fund which has been setup to provide children of poor families with pocketmoney for school.In Japan, we raised ¥100,000 to provide aid tothe worst hit areas of the Tohoku earthquake andtsunami. The money was used to fund a two tonnetruck to make the seven h<strong>our</strong> drive north to delivermuch needed fresh fruit and vegetables, food,clothing, books and toys. The truck was loadedby Robert Half employees and was unloaded atHirota Elementary School in Rikuzentakada, IwatePrefecture, currently a shelter for hundreds ofpeople who lost their homes in the tsunami.August 2010 saw f<strong>our</strong> members of the Robert Halfleadership team embark on The National ThreePeaks Challenge, which involved climbing thehighest mountains in Scotland, England and Waleswithin 24 h<strong>our</strong>s. The objective of this adventurousfeat was to raise funds for <strong>our</strong> nominated charitiesaround the globe which included the AmericanCancer Society, Motor Neurone Disease8 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert HalfLeft: Robert Half Australia employees participating in a fun run to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.


Top right: International directors participate inthe Three Peaks Challenge.Bottom right: Robert Half Japan employees volunteerto pack supplies for earthquake victims.Association, World Cancer Research Fund UK,SOS Children’s Villages and UNICEF. Aftersuccessful completion of the challenge, a total ofUS$9,652 was raised for these charities.Globally, Robert Half employees regularly participatein fundraising events for the American HeartAssociation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canadaand the UK-based Motor Neurone DiseaseAssociation. In Continental Europe, <strong>our</strong> employeesare longtime supporters of SOS Children’s Villages.From teaching Junior Achievement’s elementaryschool curriculum to organising donations of foodthrough the Mutirão de Alimentos programme inBrazil, <strong>our</strong> teams enjoy sharing their time and talentsoutside of the office.Green is goodIt’s no accident that Robert Half appeared in theinaugural Newsweek magazine list of the greenestbig companies in the United States. Even thoughwe provide a service — not a product — we supporta sustainable environment throughout <strong>our</strong> operationsglobally. We use recycled and mixed-s<strong>our</strong>ce paper,reduce paper usage by maximising electronicres<strong>our</strong>ces, and leverage telecommuting to reducetravel. We also work with <strong>our</strong> landlords to createenergy efficient environments in buildings that areclose to public transport.Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 9


Tools to succeedWhether you’re just switching jobs or making a career change, we have the tools youneed to get up to speed quickly and be successful in y<strong>our</strong> new role. And the best part is,you can rely on <strong>our</strong> training and support programmes throughout y<strong>our</strong> career. Robert Halfoffers an abundance of res<strong>our</strong>ces to aid you that smaller recruitment firms simplycan’t provide.Above: Members of the Robert Half Hong Kong teamState-of-the-art technology and systemsWe have more than 7 million of the most highlyskilled and experienced professionals in <strong>our</strong>worldwide database. We use proprietary matchtechnology to help you locate just the right individualor team for a client’s unique needs. Our exclusivesoftware applications also allow you to effectivelymanage y<strong>our</strong> contacts and client outreach efforts.For example, <strong>our</strong> database marketing technologyallows us to automatically deliver targetedcommunication tied to specific business activities.As a result, you’re able to work more efficiently andmaximise y<strong>our</strong> productivity.New-hire orientationMany of <strong>our</strong> recruitment professionals started theircareers as accountants, bankers or sales managers.When they join Robert Half, the recruitment industryis often completely new to them. We go to greatlengths to provide you with the guidance and toolsnecessary to become comfortable and productive assoon as you join the company. New hires participatein a series of training programmes that combineonline, classroom and one-on-one coaching tolearn more about <strong>our</strong> business. We also providementoring opportunities and the chance to learnfrom successful veterans within y<strong>our</strong> office.Ongoing professional developmentRobert Half will continue to invest in you as youprogress in y<strong>our</strong> role. For instance, RHI University,<strong>our</strong> popular web-based training academy, featuresmore than 10,000 c<strong>our</strong>ses, audio seminars andres<strong>our</strong>ces to help you enhance y<strong>our</strong> marketingefforts and build relationships with customers.We also have dedicated training facilities wherewe host in-person workshops to help you honey<strong>our</strong> craft.10 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


Advancement opportunitiesWe have a long tradition of promoting from within.In fact, many of <strong>our</strong> field executives and managersstarted in entry-level positions and worked theirway up. In addition, when you join Robert Half, aworld of opportunity opens to you — literally! Wehave 350 staffing locations across the globe andprovide employees with the chance to pursue newroles with the company in other cities, states oreven countries.Corporate and administrative teamsOur Corporate Services teams handle all back-officeoperations, from client billing to human res<strong>our</strong>cesto technical support. And each office has a highlycapable team of administrative professionals toassist you. As a result, you’re able to focus on justone thing: y<strong>our</strong> business.“I joined Robert Half because it is a trulyglobal recruitment firm and it also offersa genuine career path for its employees.I have been fortunate to work in threemarkets for Robert Half – Sydney,Edinburgh and now Melb<strong>our</strong>ne –and have thoroughly enjoyed my timeworking with professional, ethical anddriven recruitment teams.”— Stephen Langhammer, Melb<strong>our</strong>neY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 11


Tools to succeedGlobal advertising and publicrelations programmesEvery time a potential client or candidate hears theRobert Half name in a TV segment, or sees <strong>our</strong>research in an industry publication, we’re makingy<strong>our</strong> job that much easier. We reach more than 10billion people each year through <strong>our</strong> marketing andpublic relations efforts. When contacts already knowwho Robert Half is and what <strong>our</strong> name stands for,the door is already open for you.Our initiatives include:–– National and local marketing and publicrelations support–– Full-col<strong>our</strong> <strong>brochure</strong>s and collateral–– Country websites with job search and jobalert capability–– Comprehensive email marketing programme forboth job seekers and employers–– A strong presence on search engines andsocial media sites–– Development of high quality rich content suchas <strong>our</strong> video and podcast series–– Trade show and job fair programmes–– Articles on leading industry websites andcareer portalsIn addition, Robert Half is the industry’s leadingres<strong>our</strong>ce on hiring and careers. We conductresearch on average starting salaries in <strong>our</strong> areasof specialisation and produce accompanying salaryguides for hiring managers and other professionals.We also regularly survey employees and hiringexecutives to identify emerging workplace trends.We share <strong>our</strong> findings through articles, advicebooklets and white papers. This enables you toserve as an expert res<strong>our</strong>ce for clients, candidatesand professional contacts.Above: Members of the Asia Pacific senior management team“A company is all about its people andopportunities. I feel privileged to workat Robert Half as I have been given theopportunity to work with the best peoplein the industry. Robert Half has also givenme international mobility in my 8 years oftenure and most importantly a career paththat I have always desired for myself.”— Pallavi Anand, Hong Kong12 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


“Robert Half’s marketing and PR efforts area great support to <strong>our</strong> sales teams. Fromvideo content and podcasts to eBooks andsalary guides, <strong>our</strong> dedication to innovationhas seen us lead the way in providing valueadded materials in a variety of formats. Ourclients and candidates appreciate the effortwe make to ensure their hiring and careerneeds are met.”— Andrew Brushfield, Melb<strong>our</strong>neEndorsements and alliancesEach of <strong>our</strong> specialised recruitment divisions hasestablished business relationships with premierindustry organisations, publications and softwaremanufacturers.We have more than 30 alliances across <strong>our</strong> lines ofbusiness worldwide.These influential connections reinforce Robert Half’sleadership position and demonstrate to clients andjob seekers why we are the most respected namein specialised staffing. They also expand the sizeof y<strong>our</strong> target client and candidate pool by puttingyou in touch with local industry leaders. As a newemployee, you come in with a ready-made networkof contacts.Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 13


At Robert Half, we place a premium on talent and reward top performers accordingly.Robert Half offers one of the industry’s most competitive combinations of pay and bonusincentives to enc<strong>our</strong>age individual performance, foster a competitive spirit and give youcontrol over y<strong>our</strong> total compensation.Above: Members of the Robert Half Sydney teamComprehensive benefitsRobert Half offers a comprehensive package ofbenefits to eligible employees across Asia Pacific,including:–– Loyalty leave–– Career breaks–– Paid maternity leave*–– Charity leave - two days paid per year–– Employee referral programme–– Employee assistance programme–– Flexible work practices–– Anniversary of service awards programmeFor details on country-specific benefits packages, please contact y<strong>our</strong> local Robert Half office.*Available in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong & Singapore only14 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


“The company has given me an opportunityto find a job that I feel passionate aboutevery day but also has provided a career pathwithin a fast-paced, energetic and excitingindustry. It’s given me the opportunity toactually realise my own potential and enabledme to develop skill sets I didn’t know I had.The company hires amazing people who aredriven, dedicated, professional and fun towork and socialise with.”— Megan Alexander, AucklandCelebrating employeesRecognising and rewarding employeeachievements is part of Robert Half’s culture.We view <strong>our</strong> top professionals as star performers,and we celebrate their accomplishments. OurReach for the Stars recognition event — a multidaycelebration with executive management at afive-star locale — pays tribute to the contributionsof standout recruiting professionals. Awardsare divided into numerous categories, including“Rookie of the Year” — which could be you!If you are self-motivated, energised by a fast-pacedatmosphere, and share <strong>our</strong> commitment to ethicsand integrity, there is no better place for you thanRobert Half. We have ongoing opportunities forambitious professionals who seek a rewardingcareer in the recruitment industry.Right: Reach for the Stars winners from the International ZoneY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 15


Our brandsWe operate five recruitment divisions in Asia Pacific,each of which specialises in a different professionaldiscipline. Our well-known brands include:–– Robert Half Finance & Accounting: temporary andpermanent accounting and finance professionals–– Robert Half Financial Services Group: temporaryand permanent banking and financial servicesprofessionals–– Robert Half Management Res<strong>our</strong>ces: senior-levelfinancial professionals on a project and interimbasis–– Robert Half Technology: contract and permanenttechnology professionals–– OfficeTeam: temporary office and administrativesupport professionalsRobert Half also is the parent company of Protiviti,a global business consulting and internal audit firmcomposed of experts specialising in risk, advisoryand transaction services. To learn more aboutProtiviti, visit protiviti.com.Join <strong>our</strong> teamCareer opportunitiesOur available positions include:Recruitment consultant — Recruitment consultantsform the core of <strong>our</strong> teams. They identify jobcandidates with in-demand skills and developrelationships with new and existing customers thatmay be in need of <strong>our</strong> services.Division manager/director – Division managers/directors oversee the operations for an entireline of business within an office. They manageindividual recruitment consultants and identifynew opportunities specific to their specialisedfield. Division managers/directors also have theopportunity to develop their own books of business.Senior manager — Senior managers typicallyoversee multiple lines of business. They hire andtrain staff, oversee the day-to-day operations of theteam, and strengthen Robert Half’s presence in thelocal marketplace.If you or someone you know is interested inworking for Robert Half, give us a call or visit theWork for Us pages of y<strong>our</strong> local country website formore information.Australia: roberthalf.com.au/work-for-usChina: roberthalf.cn/work-for-usHong Kong: roberthalf.com.hk/work-for-usJapan: roberthalf.jp/work-for-usNew Zealand: roberthalf.co.nz/work-for-usSingapore: roberthalf.com.sg/work-for-us16 Y<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half


“I feel lucky to be an employee ofRobert Half. I’m provided with the rightsupport and advice to help grow mybusiness. Robert Half has the backing ofa large, international company but alsohas the unique ability to adjust to theneeds of local markets.”— Noriko Komai, OsakaY<strong>our</strong> Career With Robert Half 17


Founded in 1948, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialised recruitmentfirm. Our divisions place professionals on a temporary, temporary-to-permanent, interim and permanent basis inthe accounting and finance, financial services, technology and office administration fields.To find the office nearest to you, visit roberthalf.net©2011 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer. RHI-0611-0023

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