Menlo Park, USA, October 14, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half ( NYSE : RHI ) has been selected for Forbes's 2026 "Best Companies for Women" list, in recognition of the company's commitment to helping women build successful careers, advance to leadership positions, and make a lasting impact.
Robert Half indicates that within the company, women play a crucial role in driving the company forward, formulating strategies, leading teams, and delivering outstanding results for customers and candidates. They hold positions on the board of directors, in the company's senior management, and at various leadership levels within the organization. The company states that their professional capabilities, perspectives, and achievements are essential to the company's success.
The rankings for Forbes and Statista this year are based on feedback from over 140,000 women in 61 countries, as well as the representation of women in senior management and board positions. The evaluation factors include work environment, pay equity and promotion opportunities, as well as company reputation, public perception of gender equality, and the representation of women in leadership roles.
Robert Half President and CEO M. Keith Waddell stated: "We are proud to be recognized once again as one of the world's most female-friendly companies. The leadership, expertise, and contributions of women are an indispensable part of Robert Half's success. This recognition honors their influence and also reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where women can build successful careers, grow, and lead others."
According to Robert Half, the company fulfills this commitment through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, career development opportunities, and an employee network. The company provides programs, resources, and benefits designed to support employees throughout their careers and at different stages of life, including paid parental leave, infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy support, as well as support for childcare and elderly care. Its global network of female employees ( GWEN ) helps women within the company and its allies to connect, learn, and grow together.
Robert Half Senior Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer JoLynn Conway - James states: "When employees feel supported both personally and professionally, they are more likely to fully realize their potential. Our career development programs, employee networks, and family-friendly resources are designed to help women among our staff expand their opportunities and advance in their careers."
Robert Half has also been rated by Forbes as one of “the best employers for women in the United States,” which further reflects the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow and succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “World’s Most Female-Friendly Companies” list of Forbes?
The “World’s Best Companies for Women” list by Forbes aims to recognize leading female employers worldwide. Forbes and Statista used feedback from over 140,000 women in 61 countries in the 2026 rankings, and also incorporated research on the representation of women in executive and board positions. The evaluation took into account employee experience, company reputation, public perception of gender equality, as well as the representation of women in leadership roles.
Why is Robert Half rated as one of the world's most female-friendly companies?
This recognition reflects Robert Half's commitment to helping women build successful careers, advance to leadership positions, and thrive both personally and professionally. Women play a key role in shaping the company's strategy and hold positions on the board of directors, in senior management, and at all levels of leadership. Comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, career development opportunities, and employee networks all contribute to supporting this commitment.
Robert Half How to support women throughout their entire careers?
Robert Half provides programs, resources, and benefits designed to support employees through different stages of life and career development, including paid parental leave, infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy support, childcare and elder care assistance, workplace flexibility, leadership development opportunities, as well as a global network for female employees (GWEN) that helps women and their allies build connections, learn, and grow.
About Robert Half
Robert Half ( NYSE : RHI ) is the world's first and largest professional talent solutions and business consulting company, helping high-skilled job seekers to connect with ideal opportunities at outstanding companies. The company provides contract-based talent and full-time placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creativity, law, as well as administration and customer support. It also offers executive search services.
Robert Half is also the parent company of Protiviti ®. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that provides internal audit, risk, business, and technical consulting solutions. Over the past 12 months, Robert Half was recognized by Fortune as one of the “Most Innovative Companies in the United States” and, together with Protiviti, was awarded the titles of Fortune ® “Most Respected Company™” and one of the “100 Best Employers.” For more talent solutions, research, and insights, please visit roberthalf.com.
