March CEO Exits Rise 20%, Retirements Surge in Q1 2026
CEO turnover rose 20% in March as retirements hit their highest level in over a year. Q1 CEO exits remain down 19% from 2025....
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Will Layoff Plans Continue rising in 2026?
Challenger Predicts Summer Jobs for Teens Will Fall to Lowest Pace on Record
Teen jobs are expected to fall to the lowest level ever after reaching the lowest level on record in 2025. Some of the same issues plaguing teen employment persist including rising inflation, high interest rates, and weary consumers....
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When Leaders Stay, but Their Impact Doesn’t: The Case for Whole-Leader Coaching
Executive burnout often reduces effectiveness long before it causes turnover. Learn how whole-leader coaching restores clarity, resilience, and organizational impact....
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Challenger Report: April Job Cuts Rise 38% from March; YTD Cuts Down 50%
Layoffs rise again in April, but year-to-date cuts are down 50%. Hiring continues to run lower than last year's levels. The "low fire, low hire" environment continues. ...
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6 Layoff Best Practices to Reduce Uncertainty and Protect Morale
Learn layoff best practices that balance structure and compassion, helping HR and executive leaders manage workforce reductions with clarity and credibility....
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Can the Department of Labor’s AI Readiness Course Make America AI Ready?
Challenger reviews the Department of Labor's Make America AI Ready course....
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February CEO Turnover Report: Exits Fall as Boards “Wait-and-See”
CEO exits cooled significantly in February as boards took a wait-and-see approach in the face of tariff and other regulatory concerns. ...
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An Accelerator for Leadership Performance: Executive Coaching
Executive coaching is no longer a perk — it's a strategic investment in leadership performance. Learn how coaching accelerates productivity, retention, and organizational impact....
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Challenger Report: March Cuts Rise 25% From February, AI Leads Reasons
Layoff plans by US-based employers rose in March on Tech cuts. Hiring plans ticked up, with many coming for seasonal employment. ...
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