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.

April 2026 jobs report: Employers add 115,000 jobs The U.S. added 115,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Read more about the April 2026 jobs report ROBERT HALF 2026-05-08T10:47:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Remote work statistics and trends for 2026 Where can job seekers find flexible work options in 2026? In this article, Katie Merritt breaks down the latest hiring trends, drawing on newly updated data through Q1 2026. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-23T15:50:00.000-07:00 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 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 2026-04-21T14:49:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

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