Workplace Research & Insights

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July 2026 jobs report: U.S. economy loses 23,000 jobs The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. Read more about the July 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-07T10:52:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How to become a cloud engineer in 2026: Skills, salary and how to break in What does a cloud engineer do, and what’s the cloud engineer salary in 2026? Learn about the skills and pay ranges for this role, and the paths you can take to become a cloud engineer. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-07T03:00:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Why AI readiness depends on a strong data foundation and skilled talent Organizations can strengthen AI readiness when they have the right technology, governance structures and talent in place. See this article for insights from data science, talent solutions, and CIO and CISO advisory leaders at Robert Half and Protiviti on how to align these key elements. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-05T17:37:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Remote work statistics and trends for 2026 Explore remote and hybrid job trends through Q2 2026, including where flexible work is most common by profession, experience level and location. Katie Merritt breaks down the latest data from Robert Half. Katie Merritt 2026-07-31T13:41:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

Want to succeed in marketing automation? Invest in the talent you need Your marketing automation workflow is only as strong as the team behind it. See which skills matter most in 2026 and when to hire a specialist. Lucy Marino 2026-07-30T08:57:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

How to calculate the cost of a bad hire for your business Hiring mistakes are disruptive, and they impact businesses and teams in many ways. In this article from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt, learn about 2 approaches that can help employers estimate the true cost of a bad hire. Katie Merritt 2026-07-22T18:08:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Labor market outlook through year-end 2026: 4 trends to prepare for What emerging trends in the U.S. labor market should employers and job seekers know about? See this article featuring insights from Robert Half’s Dawn Fay for an overview of what to look for through year-end 2026, and likely, beyond. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-22T11:12:00.000-04:00 Research and insights