Robert Half survey: More than three-quarters of U.S. small businesses are confident about hiring, but nearly half struggle to find skilled talent Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation MENLO PARK, Calif., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May is National Small Business Month, and new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows many small business leaders are optimistic about the year ahead, even as hiring grows more complex amid widening skills gaps and evolving technology. Con ...