Robert Half International Honored by Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) was named the recipient of the Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) President's Award, in recognition of the contributions of Robert Half's director of supplier diversity, Kathleen Trimble. The award, which was presented at NCMSDC's annual gala on March 25, 2011, honors corporations that have demonstrated consistent engagement across all levels of the council, including the board of directors and committees.

The Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council provides minority business enterprises in Northern California and Hawaii with nationally recognized certification and connects corporate members with NCMSDC-certified minority suppliers.

"Small and diverse businesses are an integral part of our economy," said Trimble. "Robert Half International recognizes the importance of supporting the promotion and growth of these companies, and we do so whenever possible."

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc., the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm, is a recognized leader in professional consulting and staffing services, and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts in risk, advisory and transaction services. The company's specialized staffing divisions include Accountemps®, Robert Half® Finance & Accounting and Robert Half® Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and senior-level project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam®, for highly skilled temporary administrative support personnel; Robert Half® Technology, for information technology professionals; Robert Half® Legal, for legal personnel; and The Creative Group®, for interactive, design and marketing professionals.

Robert Half International has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.

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