Labor Market Trends

Get key employment trends, including job openings, unemployment and turnover, as well as our analyses of job posting data and the overall job market.

March 2026 Labor Market Update: What employers and job seekers should know The U.S. economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in March, but the labor market remains challenging to read. Many businesses are continuing to hire selectively, while many job seekers are facing intense competition for top roles. See this article for more insight on trends in the labor market. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-14T08:18:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

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

February 2026 Labor Market Update: What employers and job seekers should know The U.S. labor market lost momentum in February, but many employers still have plans to expand their teams in the months ahead. Many businesses are also struggling to find skilled talent available for hire. Read on to find out more about these and other labor market trends. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-17T14:30:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

February 2026 jobs report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs The U.S. economy shed 92,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. Read more about the February 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-06T11:10:00.000-05:00 Research and insights

Job seeking? These industries are hiring now—and AI literacy could give you an edge Find out which industries are hiring 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 2026-03-05T12:50:00.000-08:00 Research and insights

January 2026 Labor Market Update: What employers and job seekers should know January saw higher than expected job growth, business confidence is on the rise and more professionals are considering a new job search. Get more insight into these and other 2026 labor market trends. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-19T18:33:00.000-05:00 Research and insights

January 2026 jobs report: Employers add 130,000 jobs The U.S. added 130,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Read more about the January 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-11T10:50:00.000-05:00 Research and insights