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July 2026 jobs report: U.S. economy loses 23,000 jobs The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. Read more about the July 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-07T10:52:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How to become a cloud engineer in 2026: Skills, salary and how to break in What does a cloud engineer do, and what’s the cloud engineer salary in 2026? Learn about the skills and pay ranges for this role, and the paths you can take to become a cloud engineer. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-07T03:00:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How AI is changing payroll jobs—and how to adapt your payroll career Explore how AI is transforming payroll—from automating routine tasks to reshaping career paths. Learn where human expertise remains essential and how to adapt your skills for the future of payroll. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-06T22:50:00.000-04:00 Career development

Boost your retail and e-commerce marketing teams for busy seasons Having the right people on your marketing and creative teams is crucial to holiday season success. See these staffing strategies from Robert Half’s Lucy Marino. Lucy Marino 2026-08-06T14:24:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Legal career paths, skills and job search strategies for 2026 Explore legal career paths, in-demand skills and job search strategies for 2026. Learn how Robert Half’s Job Search Strategies Guide can help legal professionals navigate today’s job market. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-06T09:26:00.000-07:00 Landing a job

What you should know about the latest in payroll technology Learn why now is a good time for finance leaders to consider modernizing their payroll technology—and how the addition of AI, automation and advanced analytics capabilities can provide a competitive advantage, including for SMBs. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-06T03:00:00.000-04:00 Career development

Why AI readiness depends on a strong data foundation and skilled talent Organizations can strengthen AI readiness when they have the right technology, governance structures and talent in place. See this article for insights from data science, talent solutions, and CIO and CISO advisory leaders at Robert Half and Protiviti on how to align these key elements. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-05T17:37:00.000-04:00 Research and insights