CEO Succession Planning: How to Prepare for Leadership Transitions
Discover strategies HR leaders can use to navigate workforce disruption with compassion while protecting culture and strengthening employer brand....
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Layoffs Rise over The same period last year
How Layoffs Impact Employer Brand and How to Protect It
A strong employer brand attracts top talent and turns employees into brand advocates. But during a layoff, the brand enters crisis mode. The way a company handles a reduction in force (RIF) can either strengthen or seriously damage its reputation, with lasting effects on recruitment,...
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2026 Challenger Job Cut Report Release Calendar
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 22, 20252026 Job Cuts Release ScheduleRelease Date Reference MonthRelease Time*Thursday, January 8, 2026December 2025 7:30 AM EST Thursday, February 5, 2026 January 2026 7:30 AM EST Thursday, March 5, 2026 February 7:30 AM EST Thursday, April 2, 2026 March 7:30 AM EST Thursday, May 7, 2026 April 7:30...
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September Job Cuts Fall 37% From August; YTD Total Highest Since 2020, Lowest YTD Hiring Since 2009
U.S. employers announced 54,064 job cuts in September, a 37% decline from August and down 26% from last year. Still, 2025 YTD cuts reached 946,426, the highest since 2020. Hiring plans are the weakest since 2009....
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CEO Turnover Trending Lower: 2025 Sees Record Turnover But Fewer Leaving Posts Than Same Months Last Year
August CEO exits declined 27% from last year to 146, marking a third straight month of lower year-over-year turnover. Yet 2025 YTD exits reached a record 1,504, and the share of incoming women CEOs fell to 25%, the lowest since 2020....
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Hiring Announcements Remain Muted; Retail Seasonal Hiring to Fall to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring announcements remain limited. Challenger, Gray & Christmas projects Retail will add under 500,000 jobs in Q4 2025—the lowest seasonal gain since 2009. Transportation & Warehousing is also expected to trail recent years....
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Challenger Essentials is now Challenger CareerSuite
We’ve upgraded the name of our platform to Challenger CareerSuite to better reflect the comprehensive tools you have access to. Get the details and see the new look!...
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Pharma and Finance Lead as August 2025 Job Cuts Rise 39% to 85,979
U.S. employers announced 85,979 job cuts in August 2025, up 39% from July. Pharma, finance, and retail drive layoffs amid economic uncertainty, AI restructuring, and government cuts, according to the Challenger Report....
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Challenger Essentials is becoming Challenger CareerSuite
Why are we changing the name of our online portal to Challenger CareerSuite? Learn how our platform has evolved to become a powerful all-in-one resource for your career transition....
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