14 Sep The Return on Investment of Outplacement: A Data-Backed Breakdown
Outplacement gets budgeted as a cost. See a real, worked example of the categories behind its ROI, and how to calculate the number for your own company....
07 Sep Restructuring, and the Rare Window to Do Right by Your People
Workforce restructurings are financial events with unique accounting rules — and a rare opportunity for CHROs to invest in people. Here's how to lead with both empathy and financial strategy....
03 Aug The CHROs Who Get Outplacement Funded Do One Thing Differently
Modern CHROs must speak CFO language to secure outplacement budgets. Learn how to frame workforce investments as enterprise risk protection and earn your seat at the financial table....
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,...
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...
02 Oct Challenger Welcomes New Team Member to our West Coast Team
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...
18 Jul Celebrating Challenger’s Coaches: Outstanding Achievements and Client Acclaim
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...
15 Jul Karla Monson joins Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. As Vice President
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...
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...