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Outplacement services that protect your people & priorities.

Doing right by your people always pays off

How you support people during layoffs speaks volumes about your culture. Our outplacement services land employees in roles they deserve, keep retained teams engaged, and drive ROI that proves the value of treating people right.

We set the standard

The original outplacement firm with best-in-class results for faster landings and lasting brand goodwill.

pricing that works for you

Flexible pricing built to maximize value and impact for your company and departing employees.

Dedicated Account & support Team

Get hands-on service from a dedicated account management team that knows your business.

Tailored at all levels

From entry-level to executive leadership, our customized programs match the needs of every career stage.

Your HR team’s

Greatest Ally

We manage every step of the career transition process so your company can focus on the future.

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Strategic planning

Get a trusted partner in navigating every aspect of organizational changes and layoffs.

Prepared notifications

Receive expert support in crafting clear, compassionate communications.

Seamless implementation

We ensure a smooth hand-off, keeping your other priorities on track.

Personalized career support

We take care of guiding your impacted employees into roles they deserve.

Continued partnership

We equip your team for navigating the complexities after a RIF and keeping your remaining employees engaged.

Reporting & transparency

Gain full visibility into program impact with detailed analytics and success metrics.

Give departing employees the best possible start

Every employee is matched with a full-time, certified job search coach—an industry expert armed with the latest strategies to fast track their next role with a proven, results-driven plan.

Career transition planning

Getting a new role, launching a business, or redefining retirement—their coach creates a customized, step-by-step plan to reach any career goal.

Unlimited coaching sessions

Employees have access to their coach for the entire duration of the program.

Resume & personal brand building

Expert resume writers create ATS-friendly resumes and LinkedIn updates to stand out to recruiters.

Interview & salary prep

Coaches prepare job seekers to walk into interviews ready to stand out and secure the best deal.

Everything job seekers need In one place

From day one, departing employees get 24/7 access to Challenger Essentials, our proprietary, AI-powered platform built to fast-track job searches. It’s their central hub for coaching, tools, and support.

With Essentials, they can connect with their coach, get resume and LinkedIn feedback, create tailored cover letters, discover personalized job leads, and prep with mock interviews.

Live webinars, career assessments, and networking tools round out the experience — everything needed to move forward with speed and confidence.

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Outcomes you
can count on

98%

of employees we support say they’d recommend our services

2.64

months is the average time it takes to land a new role

93%

of employees secure equal or better roles post-transition

  • “We are confident our separating employees will be treated with respect by the coaches at Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The individualized, personal approach has been helpful for our people, not only in finding them new positions but also in maintaining their self-esteem throughout the process.

    Jane Sanford   |   VP Global Human Resources, A.O. Smith Corporation

  • “30 years ago resumes were not required and in most cases in-depth interviews were unheard of. Peter has worked tirelessly to ensure that all who desired outplacement services had an opportunity to receive them and that they each had a resume and interviewing strategies.

    Director of Human Resources   |   Duracell

  • “You don’t realize what you don’t know. Once you go on an interview for the first time in 20 years, you realize you need help. Challenger gave me that help.

    Karen C.   |   Manager, Direct Procurement

Outplacement services built for your industry

We specialize in offering outplacement across multiple industries—see how we support yours and countless others. No matter the field, we have the expertise to help employees transition successfully.

  • Helping employees at all levels, from sales associates to executives, secure their next step in retail.

    Retail

  • Fast, seamless transitions with targeted job-matching for frontline and management roles at major brands.

    Manufacturing

  • Industry-insider coaching and AI-driven job leads to keep professionals moving forward in top healthcare networks.

    Healthcare

  • Outplacement services designed for fast-paced, evolving careers in tech and software.

    Software

  • Career coaching and services tailored for the financial industry’s competitive job market.

    Finance