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.

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 Labor Market Trends

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

Facing recruitment challenges for certain roles? Here’s why—and how to overcome them It’s not your imagination: Some roles are tough to staff right now. Learn about labor market trends contributing to employers’ skilled talent recruitment challenges in this post featuring reaserch from Robert Half. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-05T09:55:00.000-08:00 Research and insights

2026 Human resources (HR) job market: In-demand roles and hiring trends Discover key HR hiring trends in 2026, from in-demand roles to the impact of AI and flexibility. Learn how to attract top talent in a competitive job market. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-04T20:20:00.000-05:00 Research and insights

2026 Legal job market: In-demand roles and hiring trends Discover the top legal hiring trends in 2026, from AI integration to evolving workplace expectations. Learn what roles are in demand and how to stay competitive. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-04T14:20:00.000-08:00 Research and insights

2026 Technology job market: In-demand roles and hiring trends Discover the top hiring trends in technology for 2026 and the roles most in demand. Learn how to attract and retain skilled tech professionals in a competitive market. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-03T17:08:00.000-05:00 Research and insights