Workplace Research & Insights

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Industry hiring and compensation trends: What employers are prioritizing in 2027  Industry employers are reshaping pay, flexibility and benefits to attract and retain specialized talent in 2027. Katie Merritt explores the research on workforce priorities and differences across sectors. Katie Merritt 2026-10-14T10:14:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Solving the cybersecurity skills gap: When hiring alone isn’t enough Cybersecurity leaders should prioritize adaptable capabilities, not hiring alone, as threats and required skills rapidly change. This article outlines a flexible workforce strategy for closing evolving security gaps. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-02T13:44:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

September 2026 jobs report: Employers add 29,000 jobs The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. The latest jobs report points to an uncertain labor market, with modest hiring activity and little change across major industries. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-02T10:30:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How to become a machine learning engineer: Skills, salary and career path Thinking about a move into machine learning? See what a machine learning engineer does, what the role pays and the steps that get you there. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-01T12:40:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

The roles you can’t risk leaving vacant: Why compensation and benefits openings can hurt you Compensation and benefits vacancies can quickly disrupt pay, benefits, recruiting, and retention decisions, making proactive hiring essential. Robert Half’s Rob Hosking discusses the risks of vacant HR positions and how they impact your organization. Robert Hosking 2026-09-30T10:36:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Meeting the 2027 Standards for Internal Audit: The strategic role of interim consultants Interim consultants help internal audit teams meet the Global Internal Audit Standards amid rising expectations and staffing shortages. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-24T10:37:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

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