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March 2026 jobs report: Employers add 178,000 jobs The U.S. added 178,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Read more about the March 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-03T11:13:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Strengthening the tech and IT skills bench to deliver on 2026 priorities Tech leaders face growing skills gaps in AI, data and IT operations. Robert Half's George Denlinger discusses how to strengthen your talent bench and keep critical initiatives moving in 2026. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-02T19:12:21.468Z Research and insights

4 good reasons to use a small business consultant in 2026 Not sure if small business consulting is right for you? Here are four practical reasons to bring in a consultant—and what they can actually help you with. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:00 Management tips

How small and midsize businesses can attract top accounting professionals in a digital world Discover how small and midsize businesses can compete for top accounting talent using strategic job descriptions and modern hiring practices. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-01T18:30:27.200Z Hiring help

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 2026-03-31T20:33:00.000-04:00 Career development

17 must-ask tech interview questions Whether you are building a future-forward tech team, staffing a priority project or both, these 17 interview questions can help you identify skilled and high-potential tech and IT talent. See this post to learn more. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-31T11:23:00.000-07:00 Hiring help

Analytics and AI in marketing: Developing teams that turn data into performance Marketing leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable results. Learn how analytics, AI and the right talent mix drive stronger campaign performance. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-30T19:28:10.548Z Research and insights