Published August 27, 2024 Teen Summer Jobs Start Strong, Tumbles in July After experiencing the strongest start to summer hiring since 2021, employers added 1,077,000 jobs across May, June, and July—a 4.2% increase from the 1,034,000 jobs added during the same period last year, according to a...
Published August 16, 2024 Challenger Relocation Report Job seekers’ relocating for new jobs rose to 2.7% in the second quarter, up from 2.1% in the first quarter* and 2.4% in the same quarter last year. While the rate is rising after falling to historic lows in 2023,...
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...
SUMMER LABOR MARKET COOLS Published August 1, 2024 U.S.-based employers announced 25,885 job cuts in July, a 47% decrease from the 48,786 cuts announced one month prior. It is up 9% from the 23,697 cuts announced in the same month in 2023, according to a report released...
Average Age of Exiting CEO Highest Since October 2021, as Companies Seem to Focus on Succession Planning Published July 25, 2024 The number of CEO changes at U.S. companies surged 97% to 234 in June from 119 in May. It is up 98% from 118 CEO exits...
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...
Published July 15, 2024 Challenger is excited to announce that Karla Monson has joined global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. as a Vice President, Sales Enablement. She will be responsible for partnering with the national sales organization with a focus on...
Published July 11, 2024 Challenger's Regional Director Toni Thomas and Charles Goretsky of Wowledge contributed to the article "Relaunching Your HR Career After a Layoff," which delves into the challenges and unique experiences faced by HR professionals in today's rapidly changing job market. Managing a successful...
Published July 3, 2024 U.S.-based employers announced 48,786 cuts in June, down 23.6% from the 63,816 cuts announced one month prior. It is 19.8% higher than the 40,709 cuts announced in the same month in 2023, according to a report released Wednesday from global outplacement and...
5 Reasons Quality Outplacement Services Are the Humane and Strategic Choice when Letting People Go The decision to let go of employees is never easy. In addition to profoundly impacting the lives and well-being of individuals departing from the organization, it also deeply affects the morale,...
