19 Jan Industry Breakdown: Who’s Paying the Most in Severance — and Why
From chemicals to retail, severance varies dramatically by industry. Discover who’s leading, who’s lagging, and what drives these differences....
13 Jan The Gender Severance Gap: Progress, But Not Parity
Data reveals that while pay equity is improving, severance equity still lags. Explore how HR leaders can close the gender severance gap....
07 Jan November CEO Turnover Report: CEO Exits Tick Up From October, Slow YTD
CEO turnover ticks up from one month prior, but slows from last year. Companies show stability in the face of uncertainty earlier in the year. Will this pace last?...
30 Dec Benchmarking Severance in 2025: What “Competitive” Really Looks Like
Discover how top employers are rethinking severance in 2025. Learn what’s competitive, how trends are shifting, and why benchmarking matters for your brand....
04 Dec Challenger Report: 71,321 Job Cuts on Restructurings, Closings, Economy
Challenger reports 71,321 November, up 24% from the 57,727 job cuts announced in the same month last year. It is down 53% from the 153,074 cuts announced one month prior....
02 Dec October CEO Turnover Report: Exits Slow, New Women CEOs Tick Back Up
CEO turnover slowed again in September, as 146 leaders left their posts, matching August’s total and marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in CEO departures, according to the latest report from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Through September,...
06 Nov October Challenger Report: 153,074 Job Cuts on Cost-Cutting & AI
Challenger reports 153,074 October job cuts, up 175% year over year and 183% month over month. YTD cuts reached 1,099,500, up 65% from 2024 YTD and already 44% above full-year 2024. Warehousing led October with 47,878 cuts; Technology had 33,281. Top October reasons were cost-cutting,...
04 Nov 5 Strategies to Prepare for the Next Wave of Workforce Disruption
Discover strategies HR leaders can use to navigate workforce disruption with compassion while protecting culture and strengthening employer brand....
04 Nov September CEO Turnover Report: Exits Slow, New Women CEOs Continue Decline
CEO turnover slowed again in September, as 146 leaders left their posts, matching August’s total and marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in CEO departures, according to the latest report from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Through September,...
30 Oct How Layoffs Impact Employer Brand and How to Protect It
A strong employer brand attracts top talent and turns employees into brand advocates. But during a layoff, the brand enters crisis mode. The way a company handles a reduction in force (RIF) can either strengthen or seriously damage its reputation, with lasting effects on recruitment,...