Mar 4, 2026 · Is the job market bad right now? Here’s what’s driving the 2026 labor market—unemployment, hiring trends, and what to do to stand out with a practical job-search plan.

Apr 13, 2026 · This guide maps the 2026 job market in full: where jobs are growing, where they are disappearing, how AI is reshaping the workforce at company-by-company level, what is happening to …

Apr 21, 2026 · Global Research AI and geopolitics reshape the 2026 labor market April 21, 2026 The U.S. labor market in early 2026 stands at a crossroads. How will shocks from military conflicts and …

Jan 1, 2026 · Staffing and recruitment firm Robert Half wrote about the early 2026 labor market this week. They see early indicators are “unlikely to deliver a reset” of 2025’s direction, instead likely to...

Jan 22, 2026 · While we may see a modest increase, job opportunities will likely remain flat, and economists predict a slight uptick in unemployment. The most recent unemployment rate is 4.4%, …

Feb 20, 2026 · While some sectors are thriving, others are pulling back. As a result, job seekers and employers alike are still scrambling for a secure footing. But within the shifts lie opportunities for...

Nov 20, 2025 · In areas or sectors where more candidates are chasing fewer jobs, employers may find an opportunity to raise the bar on hiring, invest in training, and rethink role design to better match …

To win in 2026, you must stop behaving like an applicant and start positioning yourself like a pre-sold solution to a business problem. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

May 8, 2026 · By April 2026, vacancies have come down sharply from their 2022 peak, while the unemployment rate has crept up only modestly. The curve is moving back toward its pre-pandemic …

May 4, 2026 · Layoff filings with state labor departments indicate a sluggish job market in April. The BLS will release employment numbers on May 8.