Challenger is thrilled to announce that Rian Powell is our new Director of Human Resources.Rian joins us from Lasalle Network where she spent 14 years honing her skills in recruiting and learning and development.Rian has led high-performing recruiting teams across multiple practice areas, including accounting and finance, supply chain,...
In 2025, just 25% of new CEOs are women—a decline from last year. To address this, Texas Women’s Foundation and Challenger, Gray & Christmas launch the Executive Leadership Accelerator, a six-month program preparing senior women in Texas for C-suite leadership....
2025 is here and now is the time to strengthen and improve your professional networking strategies, as our Toni Thomas and her co-author Charles Goretsky discuss in this post on Wowledge.At Challenger, Gray & Christmas, we recognize the pivotal role networking plays in facilitating successful career changes....
Published February 11, 2025 We are thrilled to introduce Maureen Tarantello as the new Senior Vice President of Executive Coaching at Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Maureen’s passion for coaching stems from her deep commitment to helping individuals unlock their full potential. She believes in the transformative power...
Published December 16, 2024 Job seekers nationwide face increasing challenges as job openings decline and time-to-placement rises, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response to these trends, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. will host its 39th annual Challenger Holiday Job Search...
Published November 1, 2024 It's well-known that high-performance organizations are six times more likely to have healthy cultures. However, achieving high performance today is one thing - sustaining it is another challenge altogether. Research conducted by i4cp has shown that a company's culture health directly impacts...
Published October 25, 2024 HR Fest was the latest collaboration between our SVP in the NYC market, Heather Dolan, and Emily Frieze-Kemeny, Founder & CEO of AROSE Group. Heather & Emily gathered senior HR and talent leaders from across the NYC and NJ region, offering a platform for collaboration, conversation,...
Published October 2, 2024 Challenger is excited to announce a new team member, led by Joey Barry, to expand our reach in the western United States. Mackenzie Flanagan Mackenzie is an accomplished professional with a background in IT recruiting and sales. Before joining Challenger, Gray & Christmas, she...
Published August 5, 2024 Challenger is excited to announce the addition of three new team members, led by Joey Barry, to expand our reach in the western United States. We are thrilled to welcome their passion, enthusiasm, and expertise to Team Challenger. [caption id="attachment_22819" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lauren...
Published July 18, 2024 One of Challenger's most valuable assets is our world-class coaching team. Our expert coaches are committed to guiding clients toward their ideal next opportunity, providing personalized support and strategic insights to navigate the job market with confidence and success. In this post, we...
