Hiring trends

Get insights into how hiring strategies are evolving, what employers are prioritizing and how organizations are adapting to changing talent needs.

5 cybersecurity professionals your IT team needs Cybersecurity teams need flexible access to skills as technology, threats and regulations evolve. This article expores guidance on capabilities over fixed job titles and outlines hiring, upskilling and outsourcing options. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-08T10:57:00.000-04:00 Career development

September 2026 jobs report: Employers add 29,000 jobs The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. The latest jobs report points to an uncertain labor market, with modest hiring activity and little change across major industries. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-02T10:30:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Job seeking? These industries are hiring now—and AI literacy could give you an edge Find out which industries are hiring in the second half of 2026 and where there is growth in the job market for roles that require skilled talent in this post featuring research from Robert Half. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-18T16:26:00.000-07:00 Landing a job

What industries are hiring right now? Where is job growth expected in the second half of 2026? Research for our latest Demand for Skilled Talent report offers insight. Learn more in this post from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt. Katie Merritt 2026-09-18T13:54:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

What do early-career pros really want in today’s workplace? What do new grads want in a job in 2026? Learn what matters most to early-career candidates and how employers can attract recent college graduates. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-18T11:52:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Year-end hiring for legal teams: Strategies to support a busy season Discover how legal leaders are using contract talent to manage year-end deadlines, meet compliance goals and prepare for 2027. Jamy Sullivan 2026-09-17T11:08:00.000-04:00 Hiring help

August 2026 jobs report: Employers add 162,000 jobs The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs as hiring rebounded, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%. Read more about the August 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-04T11:15:00.000-04:00 Research and insights