John Challenger


Job Losses Stemmed in January

By Jonathan Steiman |  Feb 7, 2005

Feb. 4, 2005 -- American companies cut fewer than 100,000 jobs in January, the lowest level since last August. According to outpla...  Read story

First, Fire Your Assistant. Then, Ax All the Sales Guys

By Inc Staff |  Jul 1, 2007

The results of a reader survey on who gets shown the door and why.  Read story

Layoffs Hit Five-Month High

Mar 1, 2007

March 1, 2007 -- Planned job cuts surged by 33 percent to 84,014 in February, the highest level since September, Chicago-based employment...  Read story

Mixed Signals About Job Forecasts

By Darren Dahl

Dec. 7, 2004 --With the 2004 holiday season getting into full swing, corporate America is sending out mixed signals when it comes to its e...  Read story

Skilled Workers Hard to Find

By Christina Galoozis |  Jun 28, 2005

June 29, 2005 --The unemployment rate is going down, and the number of skilled workers available to fill positions is falling with it. ...  Read story

Job Cuts Down in March

Apr 4, 2007

April 4, 2007 -- Job cuts at U.S. businesses dropped by 41.7 percent in March to 48,997, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christm...  Read story

Do You Take This Co-worker to be Your Lawfully Consensual Partner?

By Keaton Gray |  Jul 10, 2009

The rise of attempted wrongful termination suits leads employers to issue love contracts.  Read story

Companies Plan to Spend More Than Ever on Holiday Parties

By Angus Loten |  Nov 17, 2006

While gift-giving has dropped, nine out of 10 employers say they will throw a party and foot the bill.  Read story

21st Century Presents Familiar HR Challenges

Dec 15, 1999

For HR professionals, the new century will take up where the old one left off - with the struggle to recruit andretain a trained, satisfied workforce. ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 5, 2007

Small-business owners less optimistic; employers continue to spend more on payroll.  Read story

As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help

By Angus Loten |  Jun 9, 2008

With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Mar 1, 2007

Consumer confidence hits highest level in six years; personal income and spending rise.  Read story

When Opportunity Knocks with a Pink Slip in Hand

By Angus Loten |  Jul 10, 2007

Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and other entrepreneurs launched successful ventures only after losing their day jobs. Who knew getting fired coul...  Read story

Dear John

By D.M. Osborne |  May 1, 2001

What happens when the venture capitalists find profit in your company -- but don't see profit in you?  Read story

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