A total of 147 Chief Executive Officers left their posts in November, two fewer than the 149 recorded in October, as CEOs continue to depart from top jobs, according to a report released Wednesday by global outplacement consultancy and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Last month’s total is 56.4 percent higher than the 94 CEOs who left their... more
Our SVP David Pinette hosted his annual Challenger Executive HR Group Holiday Social at Davio's in King of Prussia. More than 50 active and alumni guests attended the event. We are so thankful for such a great turnout! Thanks to all who came out to network and celebrate the holiday season.
Our VP Lisa Turesky hosted the Challenger, Gray & Christmas Boston Holiday Party last night at Ocean Prime. The best and brightest senior leaders attended from Boston's legacy companies including Partner's Health System, Eversource, Circor International, PerkinElmer, Eastern Bank, Excelita Technology, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Velcro Corp., Mapfre Insurance, and Delta Dental.... more
It seems simple, but in the face of one of the most challenging times in a person's life, staying positive can be incredibly difficult. That said, it is often the very first step toward finding your next role. Yes, you need a resume, a firm grasp on your skills and accomplishments, and scheduled times to network with your contacts, but all of those tasks seem insurmountable if you do... more
Companies around the globe are beginning to announce large-scale layoff plans, possibly signaling an upcoming downturn. The number of planned layoffs announced by U.S.-based employers totaled 53,073 in November, according to a report released Thursday by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
In November, Japanese... more
SVP David Pinette co-hosted the annual HR Executive Alliance Holiday Dinner last night in Philadelphia, bringing together local leaders in human resources to network and share best practices. The event was held at Zahav, a modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Israel's cultural heritage to Philadelphia. Thanks to the 30 members who came out to... more
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General Motors announced it would cut 15 percent of its salaried and salaried contract staff, or an estimated 14,700 people, as the company looks to cut costs and pivot to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, CEO Mary Barra says the company is still hiring workers with experience in software and tech to in order to transition to vehicles with new technologies.
This announcement will... more
SVP David Pinette co-hosted the HR Department of the Year Awards! Winners were revealed on Thursday, November 15th. This great, annual event was hosted by The Rosen Group, Challenger, Gray & Christmas - Philadelphia Area, and Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Company, and co-sponsored by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Kelly Benefit Strategies.... more
