Thought leadership

Our thought leadership articles explore the latest trends and research surrounding staffing and hiring so you can stay one step ahead.

Succession planning in business: how to prep top talent for leadership roles Succession planning in business is critical yet often overlooked until it’s too late. Our experts share how to make a successful, future-proof plan. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-03T02:35:00.000+01:00 Hiring tips

Finance transformation: experts share how jobs will change over the next 5 years A seismic finance transformation is underway. Our in-house expert shares insights on how finance and accounting roles will change over the next 5 years. Steve Sully 2026-05-28T09:53:00.000+01:00 Research and insights

Expert advice: How to transition to a senior accountant in industry role Looking to become an accountant in industry from a practice-based role? A Robert Half finance recruitment specialist shares how to make a successful transition. Luke Edgecombe 2026-05-17T16:41:00.000+01:00 Hiring tips

Rising expectation of leadership: 5 expert insights on cyber risk in the AI era Three industry experts share insights on cyber risk in the AI era and what business leaders should know about the increasingly complex threat landscape. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-05T10:39:00.000+01:00 Research and insights

The key challenges facing businesses in 2026 Explore the key challenges facing UK businesses in 2026, from geopolitical risk to workforce planning. Catherine Henry 2026-03-11T10:55:00.000Z Research and insights

Empowering teams: Professor Damian Hughes shares 5 micro-habits for high performance Discover five simple micro-habits that can boost workplace performance, engagement and team success. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-06T09:50:14.564Z Research and insights

Beyond dashboards: 6 big questions about the future of data, BI, and AI in 2026 Discover how businesses can prepare for the future of data, business intelligence and AI-driven automation. Michelle Moody 2026-01-22T15:26:00.000Z Research and insights