Ryan (on behalf of Jeff Silber)'s questions to Robert Half Inc (RHI) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Ryan, on behalf of Jeff Silber, asked for commentary on the current competitive environment. He specifically requested insights on how Robert Half is faring against the Big Four accounting firms in its Protiviti business and against other temporary staffing agencies in its Talent Solutions segment.
Answer
Executive M. Waddell stated that the competitive environment with the Big Four has stabilized and become more rational, with less of the 'crazy pricing' seen in prior periods. For Talent Solutions, he noted that the competitive landscape, which is primarily composed of local and regional firms, has not changed significantly during the recent period of market cautiousness.