Katie Merritt is senior manager of communications research and data at Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm. She leads data-driven research on labor market trends, workplace strategy and emerging roles and technologies, translating complex findings into thought leadership on workforce transformation, hiring and the future of work.
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Remote work statistics and trends for 2026Explore remote and hybrid job trends through Q2 2026, including where flexible work is most common by profession, experience level and location. Katie Merritt breaks down the latest data from Robert Half.Katie Merritt2026-07-31T13:41:00.000-07:00Research and insightsHow to calculate the cost of a bad hire for your businessHiring mistakes are disruptive, and they impact businesses and teams in many ways. In this article from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt, learn about 2 approaches that can help employers estimate the true cost of a bad hire.Katie Merritt2026-07-22T18:08:00.000-04:00Research and insightsThe AI hiring paradox: Why demand for talent remains strong AI is reshaping hiring demand, workforce planning and the skills employers need most. Robert Half’s Katie Merritt explores why talent needs remain strong even as AI adoption accelerates.Katie Merritt2026-05-04T16:19:00.257-07:00Research and insightsWhat industries are hiring right now?Where is job growth expected in 2026? Research for our latest Demand for Skilled Talent report offers insight. Learn more in this post from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt.Katie Merritt2026-01-30T18:15:00.000-05:00Research and insights
