Two-Thirds Of U.S. Employers Plan To Increase Hiring In Second Half Of 2026, Robert Half Reports

Tech Hiring Ramps Up as Companies Look to Close Skill Gaps in Workforce

As artificial intelligence technologies reshape work, teams are being pushed to innovate faster while maintaining secure, stable environments. At the same time, they are facing gaps in specialized skills, according to a research report from staffing and recruitment firm Robert Half. For example, more than half of technology leaders say skills shortages have led to […] The post Tech Hiring Ramps Up as Companies Look to Close Skill Gaps in Workfor…

Two-thirds Of U.S. Employers Plan To Increase Hiring In Second Half Of 2026, Robert Half Reports

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The majority of U.S. employers plan to increase hiring in the second half of 2026 as organizations advance business priorities and seek specialized talent to address persistent skills shortages, according to new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. In a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. hiring managers, 66% say they plan to increase permanent hiring during the seco…

Robert Half: Two-thirds of U.S. employers plan to increase hiring in second half of 2026

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U.S. Employers Set for Second-Half Hiring Surge as Skills Shortage Pinches Growth

MENLO PARK, Calif. — American businesses are ramping up their recruiting engines for the second half of 2026, with two-thirds of U.S. employers planning to expand their permanent headcount. According to new research released Wednesday by talent solutions firm Robert Half, 66% of hiring managers intend to add permanent staff between July and December. That