March Sadness: Let Them Stream
The NCAA basketball playoffs are just starting to get to the really exciting part. The "Sweet Sixteen" tips off in just two days. Every year, lik... Read more
John Challenger
Recent Articles about John Challenger
First, Fire Your Assistant. Then, Ax All the Sales Guys
The results of a reader survey on who gets shown the door and why. Read more
Job Losses Stemmed in January
Feb. 4, 2005 -- American companies cut fewer than 100,000 jobs in January, the lowest level since last August. According to outpla... Read more
Layoffs Hit Five-Month High
March 1, 2007 -- Planned job cuts surged by 33 percent to 84,014 in February, the highest level since September, Chicago-based employment... Read more
Mixed Signals About Job Forecasts
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 more
Skilled Workers Hard to Find
June 29, 2005 --The unemployment rate is going down, and the number of skilled workers available to fill positions is falling with it. ... Read more
Job Cuts Down in March
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 more
How to Keep Office Romance From Poisoning the Workplace
With office romance on the rise -- and employees are worrying less about hiding it -- here's how to keep from flirting with disaster. Read more
Do You Take This Co-worker to be Your Lawfully Consensual Partner?
The rise of attempted wrongful termination suits leads employers to issue love contracts. Read more
Companies Plan to Spend More Than Ever on Holiday Parties
While gift-giving has dropped, nine out of 10 employers say they will throw a party and foot the bill. Read more
Should You Fear the Fantasy Football Effect?
Some 21 million U.S. workers play in fantasy sports leagues. Will you see that in your third quarter balance sheets? Read more
The Internet Never Forgets
The Web of regret. Memory in the age of omnipresent Internet is the subject of The New York Times Magazine's Read more
21st Century Presents Familiar HR Challenges
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 more
Rate of Unemployed Starting Businesses Hits 25-Year Low
The likely culprits? Lending is tight--and hiring levels are just strong enough. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Small-business owners less optimistic; employers continue to spend more on payroll. Read more
As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help
With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Consumer confidence hits highest level in six years; personal income and spending rise. Read more
When Opportunity Knocks with a Pink Slip in Hand
Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and other entrepreneurs launched successful ventures only after losing their day jobs. Who knew getting fired coul... Read more
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