Robert Half Names Senior Leader to Drive Business Operations Modernization

Rhea-AI Summary

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) appointed Ryan Skubis as senior district president, business operations modernization on Feb. 12, 2026.

In this newly created role, Skubis will lead operational infrastructure improvements, technology adoption and strategic initiatives to support teams and customers globally. He joined Robert Half in 1999 and previously oversaw Southeastern U.S. talent operations.

Key Figures

Company tenure: Since 1999

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Company tenure Since 1999 Ryan Skubis tenure at Robert Half

Market Reality Check

Price: $27.14 Vol: Volume 4,420,552 is 1.22x...

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$27.14 Last Close

Volume Volume 4,420,552 is 1.22x the 20-day average of 3,619,682, indicating elevated trading activity. normal

Technical Shares at 27.14 are trading below the 200-day MA of 34.98 and well under the 52-week high of 61.16, but above the 52-week low of 25.22.

Peers on Argus

RHI fell 7.69%, while key staffing peers also declined sharply: KFY -8.4%, TNET ...

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RHI fell 7.69%, while key staffing peers also declined sharply: KFY -8.4%, TNET -12.12%, NSP -15.11%, MAN -9.43%, suggesting a sector-wide downturn rather than company-specific pressure from this leadership announcement.

Common Catalyst Peer news includes TNET earnings and guidance, pointing to broader HR and staffing sector fundamentals as a common backdrop.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 09	Brand ambassador win	Positive	-7.3%	Golf ambassador’s first professional win and charitable meal donations.
Feb 09	Labor market survey	Neutral	-7.3%	Survey on skills gaps, hiring plans, and GenAI impacts for 2026.
Jan 29	Q4 2025 earnings	Neutral	+0.5%	Q4 and full-year results with revenue down year over year but above guidance midpoint.
Jan 23	Leadership promotions	Positive	-0.3%	Senior promotions to advance AI, business transformation, and security initiatives.
Jan 22	Earnings call schedule	Neutral	-0.3%	Announcement of timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings call.

Pattern Detected

Recent news, even when neutral-to-positive (leadership, surveys, branding), often coincided with flat-to-negative price reactions, while earnings produced only a modest move.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Robert Half has reported softer fundamentals yet continued strategic activity. On Jan 29, 2026, Q4 2025 results showed net income of $32M on $1.302B revenue, with a modest 0.52% price uptick. Subsequent innovation-focused leadership promotions on Jan 23 and a Korn Ferry Tour branding win on Feb 9 both coincided with declines of about 7.26%. The latest appointment to drive business operations modernization extends this theme of technology and transformation initiatives against a challenging demand backdrop.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Robert Half’s continued emphasis on modernizing operations and advancin...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Robert Half’s continued emphasis on modernizing operations and advancing technology, naming a long-tenured leader to a newly created role overseeing business operations modernization. It follows earlier leadership promotions tied to AI, transformation, and security on Jan 23, 2026, and comes after Q4 2025 results on Jan 29, 2026 that showed revenue pressure. Investors may watch how quickly these operational and technology initiatives translate into efficiency gains and support for growth in a softer staffing environment.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has appointed Ryan Skubis to senior district president, business operations modernization. In this newly created role, Skubis will lead efforts to strengthen the company's operational infrastructure, advance technology adoption and accelerate strategic initiatives supporting teams and customers worldwide.

Skubis joined Robert Half in 1999 and has held numerous leadership roles during his tenure. Most recently, he served as senior district president for talent solutions, overseeing operations across the Southeastern U.S. He has played a key role in several major modernization initiatives, including the expansion of Robert Half's proprietary AI and business development tools.

"Modernizing our operations is essential to delivering exceptional experiences for our clients, candidates and employees," said Paul F. Gentzkow, president and CEO of talent solutions at Robert Half. "Ryan brings deep institutional knowledge, a strong track record of leading transformation and the ability to turn strategy into action. His leadership will be critical as we continue investing in the future of our business."

About Robert Half
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti^®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the past 12 months, Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune^® Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com.

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FAQ

Who is Ryan Skubis and what role did he receive at Robert Half (RHI) on Feb. 12, 2026?

Ryan Skubis was named senior district president, business operations modernization. According to Robert Half, he will lead operational infrastructure, technology adoption and strategic initiatives based on his tenure since 1999 and prior role overseeing Southeastern U.S. talent operations.

What will Ryan Skubis oversee in his new Robert Half (RHI) position?

He will lead efforts to strengthen operational infrastructure and advance technology adoption. According to Robert Half, his remit includes accelerating strategic initiatives supporting teams, customers and deployment of proprietary AI and business development tools.

How long has Ryan Skubis worked at Robert Half (RHI) before this appointment?

Skubis has been with the company since 1999. According to Robert Half, he has held numerous leadership roles, most recently serving as senior district president for talent solutions covering the Southeastern U.S.

Why did Robert Half (RHI) create the senior district president, business operations modernization role?

The role was created to modernize operations and improve client, candidate and employee experiences. According to Robert Half, leadership expects this position to turn strategy into action and support future investments in the business.

Does Ryan Skubis have experience with Robert Half's AI and business tools relevant to his new RHI role?

Yes, he has played a key role in several modernization initiatives including expansion of proprietary AI and business development tools. According to Robert Half, that experience is a factor in appointing him to lead operations modernization.