U.S. employers announced plans to cut 43,281 jobs in September, down 18% from the previous month. Weak seasonal hiring plans means YTD hiring is up just 3% over 2025....
Women continue gains in the CEO role, nearing the record peak of 28.7% of incoming CEOs set in 2023. CEO exits jumped to 186 in August, up from 120 in July. CEO exits are down from the same period in 2025....
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U.S.-based employers announced 52,881 job cuts in August 2026, up 58% from July but the lowest August total since 2022. Through August, employers have announced 529,914 cuts, down 41% from a year ago. Restructuring led all reasons for the month, ending a five-month run in...
The number of CEO changes at U.S. companies fell 13% to 120 in July from 138 in June. It is down 2% from the 123 CEO exits announced in the same month one year prior, according to a report released Monday by global outplacement and...
U.S.-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July 2026, the lowest monthly total in two years, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Artificial intelligence led all reasons for the fifth consecutive month at 10,970 cuts, while announced hiring plans rose to 16,095, the highest July...
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