Robert Half Inc.’s first quarter of 2026 showed a 3.8% revenue decline to $1.30 billion amid lingering economic uncertainty impacting client and candidate confidence. Contract talent solutions led the top-line softness, with hours worked down despite modest rate increases, while permanent placement activity remained sensitive to extended hiring timelines. Protiviti saw revenue decreases driven by fewer large-scale remediation projects but is capitalizing on rising demand for technology-enabled efficiency services. The company continues investing in proprietary AI tools and digital experiences to strengthen competitive differentiation and capture growth as economic conditions stabilize.