International recruiter Robert Half International grew its net income by 7% in the first quarter of 2016, according to results reported by the company. 

According to a statement, net income rose from $78m (£53m) to $83m in the first quarter of 2016. Revenues also rose to $1.3bn from $1.2bn in 2014.

Commenting on the results, Harold M. Messmer, Jr., chairman and chief executive of Robert Half, said: “The US job market remained solid in the first quarter as did demand for our professional staffing and consulting services, resulting in year-over-year revenue growth in all lines of business. Our accounting and finance staffing divisions had a particularly strong first quarter.”