Hiring trends

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

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

Small business hiring: Attract top talent with competitive compensation and benefits Can't match big company pay? These small business hiring tips help smaller firms compete with flexibility, creative benefits and strong culture. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-20T14:26:00.000-04:00 Hiring help

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