The job market is more complex than ever because of new technologies, globalization, an emerging generation of workers and many other factors. These powerful forces can affect your career goals — and your ability to reach them. So it's important to understand the latest job market trends. Robert Half can help you stay up to date on these trends, spot job opportunities and dodge obstacles in your professional path.
Job Market
February 2021 Jobs Report: Employers Add 379,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 379,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.2%. Read more about the February 2021 jobs report.
Creative Career and Workplace: New Opportunities and Challenges Emerge
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How do creative professionals really feel about their jobs, workplace preferences and career prospects? Read our post to find out.
BLS: Job Openings at 6.6 Million
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Job openings were at 6.6 million, according to the December JOLTS report. Read on for more results and some timely hiring and job hunting advice.
January 2021 Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 49,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 49,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.3%. Read more about the January 2021 jobs report.
December 2020 Jobs Report: Pandemic Prompts Payroll Contraction
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The U.S. lost 140,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate stayed at 6.7%. Read more about the December 2020 jobs report.