Robert Half has developed strategic alliances with premier professional associations representing the fields and industries we serve. We are proud to work with these organizations to help define the challenges and opportunities facing the business community. As a result of these alliance partnerships, Robert Half is often called upon to assist with the hiring or job search needs of these organizations' highly skilled members.

Robert Half has strategic alliance relationships in the following fields:

• Financial
• Technology
• Administrative
• Legal
• Marketing & Creative

Leading Financial Alliances

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants^® (AICPA)

Robert Half is proud to be the exclusive provider of financial staffing services through the AICPA Member Discount Program. With more than 350,000 members, the AICPA is the premier national professional association for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employees and clients.

AICPA members can receive exclusive discounts from Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Robert Half Management Resources through the AICPA Member Discount Program! Call 1.888.744.0012 and reference your AICPA member number for more information.

Robert Half is proud to be exclusively endorsed by the APA and an honored sponsor of National Payroll Week. With more than 23,000 members, the APA is the leading society for payroll professionals. Dedicated to providing a forum for continual development and recognition of the payroll profession, the APA conducts more than 300 payroll education conferences and seminars across the country each year and publishes a complete library of resources. Additionally, APA offers two certification programs – the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) – that verify the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities of payroll professionals.

Robert Half is proud to be the Exclusive Staffing Visionary Partner of the ASWA. Founded in 1938, the ASWA has grown to more than 100 chapters throughout the United States. The mission of the ASWA is to enable women in all fields of accounting to achieve their personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of the profession.

Robert Half is proud to be the Exclusive Career Partner of ALPFA. With more than 7,500 members and 37 chapters, ALPFA is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. Established in 1972, ALPFA is the first national Latino professional association in the United States.

Robert Half Management Resources is proud to be FEI's Exclusive National Partner for project-based executive staffing. FEI is the premier professional organization for senior corporate financial executives and offers programs to help corporate financial executives hone their skills by learning from leaders in their profession. FEI has 15,000 members from 8,000 U.S. and Canadian companies.

Robert Half is proud to be a Principal Partner of The IIA. Established in 1941, The IIA serves over 150,000 members from more than 165 countries in the fields of internal auditing, governance and internal control, IT audit, education and security. The world's leader in certification, research and technological guidance for the profession, The IIA serves as the profession's watchdog and resource on significant auditing issues around the globe.

Robert Half is proud to be The Exclusive Career Partner of the IAPP. With more than 5,000 members in 70+ chapters in North America, the mission of the IAPP is to promote and increase the awareness of accounts payable as a professional discipline; encourage and facilitate members helping members to foster a community environment; support local, regional, national and global networking among IAPP members; provide education on leading-edge procedures and technologies that impact the profession; and serve as "the trusted source for everything AP" through value, integrity and excellence.

Robert Half is proud to be the Official Career Partner of the NACM. With more than 25,000 members worldwide, the NACM and its network of Affiliated Associations are the leading resource for credit and financial management information and education. NACM's certification program, which includes the prestigious Certified Credit Executive (CCE), has helped define and establish professional standards in this demanding and rapidly changing field, and fosters recognition of those individuals who possess special expertise.

Robert Half is proud to have been awarded RetirementJobs.com's Age-Friendly Employer Certification, which is an initiative to identify employers who maintain policies, practices and programs consistent with employment of people age 50 and older based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution. This certification indicates an employer's recognition of the unique value of age 50+ workers as well as their commitment to providing meaningful employment, development opportunities and competitive pay and benefits. (top)

Leading Technology Alliances (top)

Microsoft^®Partner Network

Robert Half Technology is proud to be a member of the Microsoft Partner Network with a Gold Competency in OEM Hardware and Silver Competencies in: Web Development, Software Development, Server Platform and Desktop. Through participation in this worldwide program for companies providing services, developing solutions or distributing software based on Microsoft technologies, Robert Half Technology enables our consultants to focus on driving business success for our clients while developing their technology skills related to Microsoft business solutions.

Robert Half Technology is proud to be the HDI's exclusive career planning partner. As the industry's leading internal and external IT Service and Support association with more than 7,500 members worldwide, HDI's mission is to:

• Establish internationally recognized industry standards and practices
• Develop certification and training programs
• Provide access to industry resources
• Encourage member collaboration

As HDI's exclusive Career Planning Partner, Robert Half Technology provides valuable career resources such as salary data, market research and career advice to the support services community through the organization's online career center and other member publications.

Robert Half Technology is proud to be a Gold Partner in the Oracle Partner Network. As a member in this program, Oracle has recognized Robert Half Technology for its commitment to establish Oracle related in–depth expertise and excellence in delivering Oracle products and services to uniquely address the challenges of joint customers and partners.

Robert Half Technology is proud to be the only IT staffing firm endorsed by the Association of Information Technology Professionals. AITP is the information technology organization of choice for providing leadership opportunities, professional development and personal growth.

To support their mission, the organization offers:

• High-quality white papers covering current technology and IT management practices
• Networking opportunities with peers via national and chapter events and discussion forums
• Latest information on IT conferences, research developments, breaking news, advocacy efforts, vendor solutions and career opportunities
• Local chapter and region affiliations
• Knowledge exchange through IT repository and discussion forums
• Discounts on continuing education courses, group insurance plans, financial services, and other valuable products and services
• Advocacy and influence opportunities in the IT industry via AITP advocacy committees

As partners in professional development, AITP and Robert Half Technology work together to promote the ongoing learning and professional growth of the AITP membership by providing a wide range of management and career development resources. (top)

Leading Administrative Alliances (top)

International Association of Administrative Professionals^® (IAAP)

OfficeTeam is the only staffing firm endorsed by IAAP^® , the premier organization for administrative professionals, for the quality services we provide, including support for recertification of their Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designations.

OfficeTeam is proud to have been awarded RetirementJobs.com's Age-Friendly Employer Certification, which is an initiative to identify employers who maintain policies, practices and programs consistent with employment of people age 50 and older based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution. This certification indicates an employer's recognition of the unique value of age 50+ workers as well as their commitment to providing meaningful employment, development opportunities and competitive pay and benefits.

Leading Legal Alliances (top)

Association of Corporate Counsel

The Association of Corporate Counsel is the "in-house bar association" of 19,000 attorneys employed in corporate legal departments. Robert Half Legal is ACC's exclusive staffing partner. Through the ACC alliance, Robert Half Legal is pleased to offer ACC members important industry information useful in managing their business and career. ACC members receive exclusive discounts when hiring attorneys, paralegals and project teams.

With more than 10,000 members in 30 countries, ALA represents legal administrators who are leaders and industry experts on legal management issues such as finance, human resources, systems and technology, facilities, marketing and practice management. Robert Half Legal is proud to be a Value in Partnership (VIP) partner of the ALA.

The MCCA was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and the law firms that serve them. MCCA accomplishes its mission through the collection and dissemination of information about diversity in the legal profession. Robert Half Legal is proud to be the MCCA's Career Development and Staffing Partner.

Leading Marketing & Creative Alliances (top)

AIGA

Founded in 1914, AIGA is the world's largest and most influential design organization. AIGA oversees an extensive membership network of more than 22,000 professional designers and students-and the entire communication design industry turns to AIGA as an authority, resource and advocate. Through a range of programs, AIGA stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and supports designers across the arc of their careers. To address the unique opportunities and challenges faced by designers working in-house, AIGA partnered with The Creative Group (TCG) to form " INitiative," a program to help in-house designers make a greater impact at their companies, evolve professionally and connect with a broader network of peers.

HOW Magazine

HOW is the industry's leading creativity, business and technology magazine for graphic design professionals. Each issue provides a mix of essential business information, up-to-date technological tips, the creative whys and hows behind noteworthy projects and profiles of professionals who are influencing design. HOW is careful to address the needs of designers working in corporate design departments as well as those in design studios or in freelance positions - helping all of its readers to become more creative, more productive and more successful. Subscribe to the HOW magazine at a special rate of just $49.95 a year!

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 226 college chapters, the AAF provides 8,000 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has nearly 100 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation's leading brands and corporations.

Since 1963, Graphic Design USA has been a monthly news and information magazine for and about the professional design community, including graphic design firms, advertising agencies, corporate and institutional inhouse departments, and other creative businesses and organizations. GDUSA also publishes a 100,000-visits-a-month website, publishes several monthly enewsletters, and sponsors national competitions in the disciplines of graphic design, corporate design, package design and web design.

The Art Institutes is a system of more than 40 education institutions located throughout North America, offering a broad range of programs in the creative and applied arts including master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and nondegree programs. Curriculum is designed with the input of industry professionals and provides students with hands-on experience which culminates in a comprehensive portfolio. The Art Institutes are an important source for design, media, fashion and culinary arts talent and boasts over 200,000 alumni.