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Katie Merritt, MPH

Researcher and Food Enthusiast

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Labor Trends Research

Research Experience:

  • Currently spearhead a workplace research program for a publicly-traded leader in the staffing industry to develop insights and thought leadership including robust hiring manager and worker surveys and data science projects leveraging a proprietary dataset of millions of professional jobs across North America and the United Kingdom. 
  • Led a research team at a national non-profit using large datasets to drive decision making to increase reach and impact among participants including qualitative research (e.g., interviews, focus groups, and longitudinal survey data). Standardized the use of validated survey instruments, ensuring translations were appropriate for all literacy levels, and utilized sophisticated survey applications (e.g. Qualtrics) to streamline user experience.

Featured Projects:

Robert Half Salary Guide

“The starting salaries for each position listed in the guide are based on actual compensation for professionals we’ve matched with employers across the country, as well as third-party job posting data from TextKernel used to independently validate the salary ranges. Using state-of-the-art large language models, each salary record is analyzed and categorized by its job title and years of experience required. Our salary projections take into account the current and expected demand for each position, the supply of talent, and other market conditions. We also consult our recruiters for their knowledge of their local markets, which provides us with additional insights.” – The Salary Guide From Robert Half: Behind the Numbers

Research Work Experience:

  • Manager, Research and Data, Robert Half, January 2019 – Present
  • Research Manager, Wholesome Wave, April 2015 – April 2018
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant – SAS Data Analysis, Milken Institute School of Public Health, January 2015 – May 2015

Relevant Publications:

    • Robert Half Salary Guide
    • 2025 Year-Over-Year Salary Trends
    • Building Future-Forward Tech Teams
    • Trending Tech and IT Skills Reflect Talent Demands for Priority Projects
    • Demand for Skilled Talent
    • Labor Market Overview
    • Remote Work Statistics and Trends
    • What Industries are Hiring Right Now?

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  • Labor Trends Research
  • Food Policy
  • Raised Beds
  • Wedding Decorations
  • Fall Wreaths
  • Little Baskets: Xiao Long Bao
  • Throwing a Pizza Party in the Woods

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