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Does networking give you the ick? It may depend on when you entered the workforce. This week in Market Moves from #RobertHalf, we're looking at some of the (very valid) reasons Gen Z feels so disconnected from their professional networks and how leaders can help. Also on the docket: 🏆 How SMBs are winning over great talent in a tough market 🏝️ How much PTO people are actually taking 😅 Why job seekers feel pressed to act VERY EXCITED about AI... even when they're not

AI slop? More like AI STOP. 🙄 Nobody likes lazy AI content. So why are we still seeing it everywhere? In the new edition of Market Moves from #RobertHalf, we've got thoughts on how you can stop adding more slop to the heap at work, even if AI is a KPI. Plus: 📔 why scrappy, wide-ranging resumes are on the come up 🦔 how spiky candidates can be your next great hire 📥 how layoffs at big companies are benefitting SMBs Read it now:

🤖 What does being "good at AI" actually mean? Hint: it's probably not about how many prompts you wrote this week. We'll lay out what you should actually be looking for. Other big moves in the new edition of Market Moves from #RobertHalf: ✍️ LinkedIn users are editing their old jobs to slot in 2026-friendly skills (hi, AI) and cut items employers are no longer loving. Is that basic self-marketing or rewriting the past? 📊 Employee happiness is rebounding... for some. 💰 The most expensive part of a bad hire isn't what most managers think it is. Grab that second coffee and let's get down to business: ☕️

Is it ok for a hiring manager to contact a job seeker's coworkers for the scoop on the candidate... WITHOUT giving the candidate a heads up? 😬 In this edition of Market Moves from #RobertHalf, we're finding the line between due diligence and gossip. Also on the docket: 💻 Remote job listings are way down this year. Is in-office back for good? 📍 The top 10 cities where hiring is happening 🤷 Why 6 in 10 employers are struggling to find qualified employees (and what to do about it) Let's go:

Is working for 8 hours straight REALLY the best way to get things done? 🤔 In this edition of Market Moves from #RobertHalf, we're looking at microshifting, aka letting professionals organize their days to be most productive. Also on the summer agenda: 👋 Why 55% of Gen Z employees are looking for a new job before the end of the year 🤖 Everyone falls into 1 of 3 mindsets when it comes to AI. Which one are you? 🏖️ How to fix PTO culture so that your teams actually take vacation and perform at their best.

Amy Mangan, Market Director here at Robert Half, sat down with Career Educator & Creator Hanna Goefft to talk live about navigating today's hiring market. We're bringing you real talk on the latest insights and advice. Let us know what you think!

It's time for a midyear vibe check! ✅ In the new edition of #MarketMoves, we're giving the 2026 job market its Q2 check-in, reviewing what were predicted to be the major trends of the year and grading them on their impact so far. We've also got: ⚽️ team-building tips for leaders heading into a big tournament 🤖 4 key reasons some employers are benching AI and bringing back human professionals 🤔 what the latest stats tell us about the 2026 job market heading into halftime #RobertHalf

Just in time for graduation, employment prospects are looking up for entry-level employees. In this month's edition of #MarketMoves, we're looking at some reasons to cheer, and a few to be cautious. We're also checking out: 👉 Why only 12% of SMB leaders say they have the people they need to complete high-priority projects, and what to do about it 😎 How to kick off seasonal hiring for summer and beyond 😈 What managers should (and shouldn't) learn from Miranda Priestly's ~unique~ approach to leadership #RobertHalf

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In a special edition Robert Half Real Talk, career educator and creator Hanna Goefft sat down with Robert Half VP and career expert Adrienne Keally Hunt to tackle some of the biggest questions job seekers have right now. They also dive into how things look from the recruiter side and share tips for candidates to really stand out in 2026.