Increased churn continues at the chief executive position, as employers at U.S.-based companies announced 159 chief executive officer changes, the highest monthly total on record, according to a report released Wednesday by global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Last...
Last week, Heather Dolan had the privilege of co-hosting a dynamic, interactive event for 50 HR leaders in NYC. Elliott Nelson and Telma Viale from Kennedy Fitch consulting led the full day workshop centered around the future of work and employee experience. Attendees had the...
James E. Challenger Founded Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. and with it, the Outplacement Industry PUBLISHED Sept 10, 2019 James E. Challenger, founder of the outplacement industry and champion of discharged workers, died on August 30th at his home outside Chicago. He was 93. He was raised in...
U.S.-based employers ramped up the pace of downsizing in August, as companies announced plans to cut 53,480 jobs from their payrolls. This is up 37.7% from July’s total of 38,845, according to the latest report on job cuts released Thursday from global outplacement and business...
August 2019 Challenger Report Published September 4, 2019 U.S.-based employers ramped up the pace of downsizing in August, as companies announced plans to cut 53,480 jobs from their payrolls. This is up 37.7% from July’s total of 38,845, according to the latest report on job cuts released...
Despite some indicators pointing to a potential downturn, such as the slowdown in manufacturing and automotive, lower business investment, and waning market confidence, the labor market remains tight and companies everywhere are looking to attract and hire talent. This Labor Day, job seekers would be...
Despite some indicators pointing to a potential downturn, such as the slowdown in manufacturing and automotive, lower business investment, and waning market confidence, the labor market remains tight and companies everywhere are looking to attract and hire talent. This Labor Day, job seekers would be...
Job seekers have a lot of tools at their disposal to learn about companies, professionals, and industries. Colleen Madden Blumenfeld and Ashley Parker, two of Challenger's ace business researchers, discuss best practices for job seekers before going into an interview or applying for a job....
Our SVP Pete Tzavalas and his partners Andrew Agress, Bolton, Devin Hornick, Kore1 & Tom Koch, Kingsley Gate Partners hosted their annual harbor cruise with the Top HR Leaders in Orange County. Fun, fellowship, and networking was had by all. Thanks to all who attended!...
Published on: Aug 15, 2019 Challenger estimates workers spend 30 minutes during otherwise productive time – meaning outside breaks or the lunch hour – every work day checking their players, proposing trades, and researching the league. For its estimate, Challenger used the Nielsen finding that...
Published on: Aug 15, 2019 Listening to podcasts at your desk, checking stats in meetings, and ranking priorities during a conference call are all things workers do in the office. However, in the weeks leading up to Labor Day, the weekend that traditionally kicks off draft season,...
Our SVP David Pinette and the HR Executive Alliance hosted a night at YARDS Brewery in Philadelphia! Thanks to all the amazing HR professionals who came out to celebrate, connect, network, and enjoy great food and beer! Connect with David on LinkedIn...
