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hiring explodes in November 2024, but falls behind last season

Changes in consumer finance led to a 44 percent surge in job cut announcements in September, as U.S.-based employers planned to cut 55,285 from their payrolls, according to global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Last month’s total is 43.7 percent higher...

Sandi is Challenger's Executive Vice President located in the Dallas area and responsible for the Southwest. She was recognized for her exceptional performance at Challenger's All-Company Conference in September. Sandi brings extensive knowledge in all aspects of human resources, including mergers and acquisitions, HR strategy,...

For the last 12+ years, Sterling has worked as a job transition coach at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Sterling was the recipient of the prestigious CEO AWARD for the 2nd time for continuous outstanding performance. Sterling began his career in the financial industry with...

"I learned about outplacement when I was laid off myself from Hughes Aircraft company. So when given the opportunity to actually work in outplacement industry in 1999, I jumped at the chance. I knew what it was like to be on the receiving end of...

Ingrid Clausen is a seasoned Global Professional Coach, with extensive experience in career transition and training, job search strategy and coaching, cultural coaching and project management, translation and Interpretation. Currently, Ingrid is our senior job coach and career transition consultant where she has excelled at...

Challenger is thrilled to welcome Holly Gillis, of Charlotte, NC, as Regional Director. She will be responsible for client relationships and business development throughout the Carolinas. Holly has over 15 years of experience supporting companies in a range of industries, most recently in the staffing...

Employers are currently attempting to attract talent in a tight labor market with a significant skills shortage. While jobs are abundant, employers need to be vigilant during the interview process as some job candidates may not be who they seem during phone interviews or online...

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