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Tech debt vs. talent wealth: How finance leaders can rebalance the AI equation AI investments can help finance teams improve forecasting, risk management and decision-making, but only when tools and talent are aligned. Robert Half’s Steve Saah explains how finance leaders can reduce tech debt, build AI-ready teams and turn technology investments into measurable business impact. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-18T12:04:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

April 2026 Labor Market Update: What employers and job seekers should know Labor market trends suggest hiring is picking up in many industries as more employers, including SMBs, look to staff critical roles and keep priority projects moving forward. Read on to find out more. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-18T13:10:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

From fragmented to finance-ready: Why data standardization is the foundation of modern finance Data standardization helps finance teams improve reporting, strengthen forecasting and build a trusted foundation for AI readiness. Angela Lurie of Robert Half explains why aligned, reliable data is essential to modern finance. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-13T13:27:57.084-07:00 Research and insights

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

Why leadership alignment and workforce planning are critical to GRC effectiveness By making workforce planning part of their GRC strategy, organizations can better define roles and responsibilities, address skills gaps and respond more consistently to risk. Learn more in this article from Robert Half. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-06T13:48:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How small businesses can prepare for leadership turnover amid the Great Retirement Boom As the Great Retirement Boom reshapes the workforce, small businesses must be proactive in planning for leadership transitions. In this article, thought leaders Tami Ballis and Leigh Chaban share insights to help companies navigate succession planning and build a strong leadership pipeline. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-06T10:43:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

The AI hiring paradox: Why demand for talent remains strong AI is reshaping hiring demand, workforce planning and the skills employers need most. Robert Half’s Katie Merritt explores why talent needs remain strong even as AI adoption accelerates. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-04T23:19:00.257Z Research and insights