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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

AI and the Multigenerational Workforce Explore how AI is reshaping the multigenerational workforce. Learn where confidence gaps exist—and what it means for hiring, training and team performance. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-30T15:11:00.000-07:00 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