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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

From capacity to continuity: Why midyear is the right time to assess your finance leadership pipeline Learn why midyear is an ideal time to evaluate the overall strength of your finance and accounting talent bench and assess your team’s leadership readiness in this first installment of a 2-part series from Robert Half’s Steve Saah. Steve Saah 2026-07-20T10:34:00.000-04:00 Management tips

2029: The skills your board may need Learn about the skills your board may need to navigate a rapidly changing business landscape. Robert Half's Mark Rogers explores what a forward-thinking board of directors must understand in order to remain agile and well-equipped. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-17T22:25:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Interim management consultants can help employers shoulder a long hiring process Leadership needs do not always follow hiring timelines. Robert Half's Angela Lurie examples why an organization may need months to find the right executive, but the decisions, projects and teams depending on that leader cannot always wait. Angela Lurie 2026-07-17T12:42:00.000-04:00 Management tips

The hidden talent gaps slowing down ERP upgrades and AI implementations ERP and AI projects often stall due to hidden talent gaps. Learn the four key challenges and how finance and tech leaders can build the right workforce strategy to keep implementations on track. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-16T10:45:00.000-04:00 Hiring help

AI and legal technology integration demands new talent approaches for law firms and legal departments AI and legal technology adoption is accelerating, but workforce readiness is lagging. Learn how law firms and legal departments can align talent, governance and tech strategy for 2026. Jamy Sullivan 2026-07-15T11:37:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

How the Robert Half Board Practice helps organizations navigate growth, governance and change Effective boards evolve alongside an organization’s goals and leadership needs. Read how the Robert Half Board Practice helps organizations strengthen board composition, governance and strategic decision-making. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-10T10:39:00.000-07:00 Management tips