Job Cuts Fall in October to 80,666, Down 32% From September Published November 23, 2020 October marked the lowest number of layoffs in seven months, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 80,666 jobs from their payrolls, according to a report released Thursday by global outplacement and...
Racial and gender discrimination are rightfully under examination at many workplaces, as employers strive for diversity in hiring. However, another bias is impacting companies as well: ageism. Job seekers of every age are encountering obstacles due to the pandemic, and more seasoned professionals, those over...
Remote Work Takes A Toll - How Companies Can Help Employees Avoid Remote Work Burnout Published September 17, 2020 Although they are lucky enough to still have jobs, many employees working remotely in the age of COVID-19 are facing anxieties. “Working from home can alleviate some stresses, such...
Labor Day 2020 Published September 4, 2020 What a difference a year makes. Going into Labor Day weekend 2019, the U.S. was beginning its 19th month with an unemployment rate at or below 4%. Workers were concerned about slow wage growth in a tight labor market. Fast forward...
2020 Teen Summer Job Update - July Numbers Published August 20, 2020 The number of teens employed in July rose to 5,353,000, an increase of 469,000 jobs from June, according to non-seasonally adjusted data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That is on par with...
Workplace Survivor Syndrome in 2020 Published August 18, 2020 Companies announced nearly 1.6 million permanent job cuts in the first half of 2020, according to tracking by global outplacement and executive and business coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the...
Published on: Aug 4, 2020 Millions of American Workers Struggle with Daycare Issues Juggling professional and family responsibilities has always been challenging for working parents, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has caused some families to reach a breaking point. As companies begin to bring back employees from...
Challenger HR Executive Survey Results Published JUNE 2020; UPDATE july 29, 2020 NEW: SEE CHALLENGER SURVEY RESULTS FROM MARCH 2021 Businesses are clarifying their back-to-work protocols as their employees return to the office from working at home following the COVID-19 shutdowns, according to tracking by global outplacement and...
How Zoom Meetings Affect Workers Published JULY 22, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to implement remote work options for all or a large portion of their teams, and many plan to keep workers at home. In fact, a recent Challenger survey found 73% of companies...
Published July 15, 2020 In a time when the public needs to stay informed more than ever, journalists are currently facing furloughs, pay cuts, and, in many cases, permanent layoffs. According to analysis from global outplacement and executive and business coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas,...
