Robert Half updates executive severance agreements

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Robert Half Inc. updated its executive severance arrangements by entering into amended and restated severance agreements on April 20, 2026 with its Named Executive Officers M. Keith Waddell, Michael C. Buckley, Paul F. Gentzkow, Joseph A. Tarantino, and Harold M. Messmer.

The amendments remove provisions that previously gave severance benefits when an executive voluntarily resigned after a change in control. The company states this revision is intended to align its severance program with current best practices and market norms, while all other material terms of the agreements remain unchanged.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Executives covered: 5 executives

1 metrics

Executives covered 5 executives Named Executive Officers under amended severance agreements

Key Terms

Named Executive Officers, severance benefits, change in control, amended and restated severance agreements

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Named Executive Officers financial

"the Company entered into amended and restated severance agreements with its Named Executive Officers"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

severance benefits financial

"The amendments eliminate existing provisions that provided severance benefits upon a voluntary termination"

change in control financial

"severance benefits upon a voluntary termination of employment following a change in control"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

amended and restated severance agreements financial

"the Company entered into amended and restated severance agreements with its Named Executive Officers"

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What executive compensation change did Robert Half (RHI) disclose?

Robert Half amended and restated severance agreements for key executives. The change removes severance benefits tied to voluntary resignations after a change in control, while leaving other material terms unchanged. The company states this aligns its arrangements with current best practices and market norms.

Which executives at Robert Half (RHI) are affected by the new severance agreements?

The amended severance agreements cover Robert Half’s Named Executive Officers. These are M. Keith Waddell, Michael C. Buckley, Paul F. Gentzkow, Joseph A. Tarantino, and Harold M. Messmer. All are subject to the updated terms adopted on April 20, 2026, as described in the filing.

How did Robert Half (RHI) change severance after a change in control?

Robert Half eliminated provisions that granted severance benefits when an executive voluntarily terminated employment following a change in control. This means voluntary resignations after such events no longer trigger severance under these agreements, while the company notes other material severance terms stay the same.

Why did Robert Half (RHI) modify its executive severance provisions?

Robert Half states it amended the severance agreements to align with current best practices and market norms. Specifically, it removed severance benefits tied to voluntary termination after a change in control, indicating a shift toward structures the company views as more consistent with prevailing governance standards.

When did Robert Half (RHI) approve the amended severance agreements?

Robert Half entered into the amended and restated severance agreements on April 20, 2026. That date is specified as the effective date of the new terms for the Named Executive Officers, including the removal of severance benefits connected to voluntary resignation after a change in control.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 ____________________

FORM 8-K

 ____________________

 CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 20, 2026

 ____________________

Robert Half Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

____________________

 

Delaware

01-10427

94-1648752

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200,

Menlo Park,

CA

94025

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 234-6000

NO CHANGE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 ____________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $.001 per Share			RHI			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).     Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Amended and Restated Severance Agreement

On April 20, 2026, the Company entered into amended and restated severance agreements with its Named Executive Officers, M. Keith Waddell, Michael C. Buckley, Paul F. Gentzkow, Joseph A. Tarantino, and Harold M. Messmer. The amendments eliminate existing provisions that provided severance benefits upon a voluntary termination of employment following a change in control. The Company made this change to align its severance arrangements with current best practices and market norms.

Except as described above, the material terms of the severance agreements remain unchanged.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit						Description
10.1						Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement dated April 20, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Robert Half Inc.

Date: April 20, 2026

By:

/s/    EVELYN CRANE-OLIVER

Name:

Evelyn Crane-Oliver

Title:

Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Agreements & Contracts

• EX-10.1 EX-10.1 213.3 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 1.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 21.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 12.2 KB