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How AI is changing payroll jobs—and how to adapt your payroll career Explore how AI is transforming payroll—from automating routine tasks to reshaping career paths. Learn where human expertise remains essential and how to adapt your skills for the future of payroll. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-31T20:33:00.000-04:00 Career development

February 2026 jobs report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs The U.S. economy shed 92,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. Read more about the February 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-06T11:10:00.000-05:00 Research and insights

Job seeking? These industries are hiring now—and AI literacy could give you an edge Find out which industries are hiring 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 2026-03-05T12:50:00.000-08:00 Research and insights

Career paths for women in tech and IT: AI, data science, cloud computing and more Women technology professionals could uncover new career opportunities by tracking where employers face critical tech skills gaps. Learn more in this post. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-04T09:45:00.000-05:00 Landing a job

January 2026 jobs report: Employers add 130,000 jobs The U.S. added 130,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Read more about the January 2026 jobs report. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-11T10:50:00.000-05:00 Research and insights

Facing recruitment challenges for certain roles? Here’s why—and how to overcome them It’s not your imagination: Some roles are tough to staff right now. Learn about labor market trends contributing to employers’ skilled talent recruitment challenges in this post featuring reaserch from Robert Half. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-05T09:55:00.000-08:00 Research and insights

2026 Human resources (HR) job market: In-demand roles and hiring trends Discover key HR hiring trends in 2026, from in-demand roles to the impact of AI and flexibility. Learn how to attract top talent in a competitive job market. ROBERT HALF 2026-02-04T20:20:00.000-05:00 Research and insights