Published on: Sep 14, 2017 While pivoting in the retail sector has caused thousands of store closures, price cuts on merchandise, and consolidation within the industry, retailers are signaling that there might be high demand for seasonal jobs, according to a forecast released Thursday from global outplacement...
Getting to Know Gen Z Published on: Sep 13, 2017 For the last decade, marketers, employers, and brands alike struggled to understand the Millennial workforce. However, now that the oldest Millennials are reaching their mid-thirties, it is time to shift focus to the next generation – Generation Z. Membership...
Interviewing Around the World Published on: Sep 11, 2017 Job interviews are one of the most important aspects of the job search, and performing well is key to landing the next position. However, seeking employment in a different country or culture adds a new dimension to an already...
Chief Executive Officer departures dropped 5.8 percent from July’s six-month high of 102, as 96 CEOs left their posts in August. This is 11.9 percent fewer than the 109 CEOs who left their posts in the same month last year, according to a report released...
Published on: Sep 6, 2017 Chief Executive Officer departures dropped 5.8 percent from July’s six-month high of 102, as 96 CEOs left their posts in August. This is 11.9 percent fewer than the 109 CEOs who left their posts in the same month last year, according to...
Published on: Aug 30, 2017 U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut payrolls by 33,825 in August, a 19.4 percent increase from the 28,307 recorded cuts announced in July, according to a report released Thursday by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The August job-cut total is...
The job search has changed dramatically in the past few years, primarily due to technological advances. No longer must job seekers pore over want ads in newspapers and make cold calls trying to meet with employers. While advances in online job search techniques have made...
From left: Sarah Beane-Ricca from Morgan Stanley, Tevis Trower from Balance Integration, Patrick Jephson, Heather Dolan, Gina Gabriele from Trion, William Beaman, Marjorie Spitz from Balance Integration On August 16th our Heather Dolan co-hosted an Executive Women’s Business-to-Business Networking Breakfast at Morgan Stanley. Over 125...
From left: Heather Dolan, David Pinette, Marnie Joyce On August 2nd, our own David Pinette and Heather Dolan hosted a Challenger Executive HR (NYC) Group Alumni Social and Landing Celebration at the Ainsworth in New York City. There were over 35 group members who attended...
For the first time since 1979, the United States will have a front-row seat to a total solar eclipse stretching 70 miles wide and following a path from Oregon to South Carolina. While this event is exciting, much to many employers’ dismay, it is taking...
Both businesses and consumers alike are paying close attention to the debate over whether the current administration will allow net neutrality, the standard operating procedure for Internet usage to date, to stand. How might the elimination of net neutrality impact businesses? “Net neutrality is the basic...
As Brexit negotiations continue, the prospect of the UK splitting from the rest of the European Union has churned the world of business, causing fluctuations throughout many sectors, according to one workplace authority. “Thousands of jobs are beginning to move, and although it is impossible to...
