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Marketing and creative career paths, skills and job search strategies for 2026 Explore marketing and creative career paths, in-demand skills, certifications and job search strategies to help professionals navigate the 2026 job market. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-21T09:13:00.000-07:00 Landing a job

What you need to know about a bookkeeper’s salary in 2026 Learn what bookkeepers can earn in 2026, which skills and certifications may boost pay, and how automation is reshaping bookkeeping careers. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-20T12:19:00.000-07:00 Career development

From complexity to clarity: Best practices for ERP transformation projects If you're planning an ERP transformation project, you are far from alone. Learn what’s motivating many firms to modernize their ERP, and get best practices for project success in this post from Robert Half’s Tim Hird and Ryan M. Sutton. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-19T15:35:00.000-07:00 Management tips

AI in the hiring process: How employers can recruit tech talent with more confidence Hiring managers for tech teams should focus on 3 key areas when evaluating potential hires in the AI era: depth, ownership and impact. Learn more about this framework and why it matters in this article from Robert Half’s George Denlinger. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-19T18:24:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Tech debt vs. talent wealth: How finance leaders can rebalance the AI equation AI investments can help finance teams improve forecasting, risk management and decision-making, but only when tools and talent are aligned. Robert Half’s Steve Saah explains how finance leaders can reduce tech debt, build AI-ready teams and turn technology investments into measurable business impact. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-18T12:04:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

April 2026 Labor Market Update: What employers and job seekers should know Labor market trends suggest hiring is picking up in many industries as more employers, including SMBs, look to staff critical roles and keep priority projects moving forward. Read on to find out more. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-18T13:10:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

The best employee training and development options for small businesses Explore top training and development options for small businesses that boost skills and retention. Discover the pros and cons of in-house training, AI tools, e-learning and more. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-15T13:19:00.000-07:00 Management tips