22 Sep Challenger Essentials is now Challenger CareerSuite
We’ve upgraded the name of our platform to Challenger CareerSuite to better reflect the comprehensive tools you have access to. Get the details and see the new look!...
29 Aug Challenger Essentials is becoming Challenger CareerSuite
Why are we changing the name of our online portal to Challenger CareerSuite? Learn how our platform has evolved to become a powerful all-in-one resource for your career transition....
29 Aug FAQs: Challenger Essentials is becoming Challenger CareerSuite
The change from Challenger Essentials to Challenger CareerSuite will be seamless for our clients. Learn more here. ...
14 May Fewer Teens Are Working in 2025; Economic Uncertainty May Hold Teen Jobs at Bay
Published May 14, 2025The labor market remains steady, but anticipated tariff impacts this summer may introduce new headwinds. As costs rise, employers who traditionally hire teens could pull back on summer hiring.Outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. predicts teens will gain...
04 Feb Wowledge + Challenger: Professional Networking Success in Career Transitions
Published February 4, 2025 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...
09 Jan Job Cuts Rise 5.5% Over Last Year; 38,792 in December 2024
Published January 9, 2025 U.S.-based employers announced 38,792 cuts in December, a 33% decrease from the 57,727 cuts announced one month prior. It is up 11% from the 34,817 cuts announced in the last month of 2023, according to a report released Thursday from global outplacement...
16 Dec Discover the All-New Challenger Holiday Job Search Event: Four Free Webinars on December 27 with Personalized Expert Advice on December 30
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...
26 Jun May 2024 Teen Gains Up 280% Over May 2023; Teens Find Jobs in May at Fastest Rate Since 2021
Published June 24, 2024 2024 Teen Summer Job Update The latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicated more-than-expected hiring gains in May as economists and labor experts predicted hiring would slow due to inflation and labor costs. Teens and companies that employ them...
23 Apr Teens Are Working and Seeking Employment: Will Labor Costs Keep Employers From Hiring Teens in 2024?
Published April 23, 2024 The labor market continues to hold steady except for certain industries where layoffs are occurring, such as Technology and Energy. For the most part, jobs that traditionally attract teen workers are available. The teen participation rate of 36.7% is the highest in...
16 Apr What Are Outplacement Services? A Critical Severance Benefit for Exiting Employees and For Employers
Job transitions - layoffs, restructuring, downsizing - can be unsettling for both employees and companies. In these instances, outplacement services emerge as a beacon of support, guiding individuals towards successfully landing new opportunities and safeguarding employer brand reputation.Easing Transitions, Strengthening Brands: A Look At What...