Workplace Research & Insights

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What industries are hiring right now? Where is job growth expected in the second half of 2026? Research for our latest Demand for Skilled Talent report offers insight. Learn more in this post from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt. Katie Merritt 2026-09-18T13:54:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

What do early-career pros really want in today’s workplace? What do new grads want in a job in 2026? Learn what matters most to early-career candidates and how employers can attract recent college graduates. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-18T11:52:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Accounts payable salaries in 2027: What employers should know How is the accounts payable salary evolving for 2027? See salary data by role, the skills employers need most and tips for attracting experienced AP talent. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-16T14:19:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Enterprise compensation trends: Insights from Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide See what’s shaping enterprise compensation trends in 2027, from salary growth to perks and retention strategies. Insights from Robert Half’s Salary Guide. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-13T11:19:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Better AI business systems start with continuous evaluation Continous evaluation can improve business AI outcomes more effectively than simply choosing a more powerful model. Read more from Robert Half's Danti Chen, on her research and methodology. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-11T10:48:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Beyond the paycheck: The new total rewards equation Discover the most valued employee benefits packages and perks for 2027. Robert Half research reveals what top companies offer and what professionals want most. Katie Merritt 2026-09-10T15:39:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

August 2026 jobs report: Employers add 162,000 jobs The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs as hiring rebounded, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%. Read more about the August 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-04T11:15:00.000-04:00 Research and insights