ROBERT HALF INC.
For the period ended May 13, 2026. Filed Apr 10, 2026.
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May 13, 2026 · Filed Apr 10, 2026
RHI$41.84-2.7%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ROBERT HALF INC.
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2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, California 94025
| To the Stockholders:The annual meeting of stockholders of ROBERT HALF INC. will be held online this year via live audiocast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/RHI2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The meeting will be held for the following purposes: | ||
| Notice of Annual Meeting of StockholdersDate:Wednesday,May 13, 2026Time:10:00 a.m. PDTPlace:Virtual Meeting | ||
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| To elect the nine directors named in the accompanying proxy statement. | ||
| To cast an advisory vote to approve executive compensation. | ||
| To approve the amended and restated Stock Incentive Plan. | ||
| To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. | ||
| To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment of the meeting. | ||
| Only stockholders of record at the close of business on March 23, 2026, are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting and any adjournment of the meeting. To attend the meeting online, vote, or submit questions during the meeting, stockholders of record will need to go to the meeting website listed above and log in using their 16-digit control number included on their proxy card or voting instruction form. Beneficial owners should review the proxy statement as well as their voting instruction form for instructions on how to participate in the annual meeting.In the event of a technical malfunction or other situation that the meeting chair determines may affect the ability of the meeting to satisfy the requirements for a meeting of stockholders to be held by means of remote communication under the Delaware General Corporation Law, or that otherwise makes it advisable to adjourn the meeting, the chair of the meeting will convene the meeting at 10:30 a.m. PDT on the date specified above and at the Company’s address specified above solely for the purpose of adjourning the meeting to reconvene at a date, time and physical or virtual location announced by the meeting chair. Under either of the foregoing circumstances, we will post information regarding the announcement on the events calendar page of the Company’s website at www.roberthalf.com/investor-center/events-calendar.Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 13, 2026. Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), we have elected to provide access to our proxy materials both by sending you this full set of proxy materials, including a proxy card, and by notifying you of the availability of our proxy materials on the Internet. This proxy statement and our 2025 Annual Report to Stockholders are available at www.roberthalf.com/14aFilings and https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/about/investor-center/2025-annual-report, respectively.By order of the Board of DirectorsEvelyn Crane-OliverSecretaryMenlo Park, California April 10, 2026 | ||
—IMPORTANT—Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting online, please cast your vote before the meeting by following the directions on the materials provided to you. If you attend the meeting and so desire, you may withdraw your proxy and vote online during the meeting.Thank you for acting promptly.
Table of Contents
| Proxy Summary | 1 |
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| Business Highlights | 2 |
| Corporate Governance at a Glance | 4 |
| Proxy Statement | 6 |
| Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements | 6 |
| Website References | 6 |
| Board and Governance | 7 |
| PROPOSAL 1 – Election of Directors | 7 |
| Directors | 7 |
| Directors' Skills, Experiences and Qualifications | 13 |
| Director Independence | 13 |
| Commitment to Board and Executive Succession | 14 |
| Board Evaluations and Director Commitments | 14 |
| Board of Directors Leadership Structure | 14 |
| Accolades | 15 |
| Risk Oversight Role | 16 |
| Our Commitment to Responsible Business | 19 |
| The Board and Committees | 21 |
| Nominating and Governance Committee | 22 |
| Audit Committee | 23 |
| Compensation Committee | 24 |
| Stockholder Communication with Directors | 24 |
| Available Information | 24 |
| Compensation | 25 |
| PROPOSAL 2 – Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | 25 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 26 |
| 2025 Highlights | 27 |
| Executive Officers | 27 |
| Engaging with Stockholders | 28 |
| Compensation Risk and Governance | 29 |
| 2025 Compensation Highlights | 31 |
| Compensation Philosophy - Pay for Performance | 35 |
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| Compensation Process | 37 |
| Other Benefits | 37 |
| Compensation Tables | 39 |
| Employment Agreements and Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control | 43 |
| Estimated Potential Post-Employment Payments | 45 |
| CEO Pay Ratio | 47 |
| Pay Versus Performance | 47 |
| Equity Compensation Plan Information | 51 |
| 2025 Director Compensation | 51 |
| Required Director Ownership | 52 |
| Stock Incentive Plan | 53 |
| PROPOSAL 3 – Amendment and Restatement of the Stock Incentive Plan | 53 |
| Request for Additional Shares, Dilution and Overhang | 53 |
| Material Modifications | 55 |
| Plan Factors to be Considered | 55 |
| Key Features of the Updated Stock Incentive Plan | 55 |
| General Provisions | 58 |
| Amendment and Termination | 59 |
| Plan Benefits | 59 |
| Federal Income Tax Consequences | 60 |
| Information Regarding Current Equity Plans | 61 |
| Auditor Matters | 62 |
| PROPOSAL 4 – Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 62 |
| Audit Committee Policy Regarding Preapproval of Services of Independent Auditors | 63 |
| General Information Section | 64 |
| Beneficial Stock Ownership | 64 |
| Information on Annual Meeting and Proxy Materials | 66 |
| Voting Tabulation Information | 66 |
| Transactions with Related Persons | 67 |
| Policy Regarding Transactions with Related Persons | 67 |
| Insider Trading Policy | 67 |
| Proposal of Matters for Inclusion in 2027 Proxy Statement | 68 |
| Presentation of Business at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders | 68 |
| Delivery of Proxy Materials to Stockholders Sharing an Address | 69 |
| Other Matters | 70 |
| Appendix A | A-1 |
| Appendix B | B-1 |
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