John Challenger
John Challenger
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, with headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest executive outplacement firm in the US. It has offices throughout North America...
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The competition will be fierce for first-time job seekers this year. Not only are there fewer jobs, but the pool of candidates is bigger, ... In addition to their classmates, college graduates will be competing with jobless people formerly in the workforce for one to three years...
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It can't hurt to talk with an attorney if you feel your severance program is wanting, or if you feel you've been wronged, ... That attorney can then address those issues with the company and act as your agent.
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It's going to be hard to replace packages that were about $67 an hour when you added in pensions and health-care benefits.
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The strong economy prompted ambitious yearly plans on the part of many companies, especially those in consumer goods manufacturing, ... In order to meet those goals, as well as to stay competitive in today's global 24-hour economy, several companies in the poll have added or plan to add third shifts, creating the need for even more workers.
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The longer search times reflect additional risks in the job market. High energy prices may be slowing companies hiring plans and could result in the postponement of expansion programs.
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Many are waiting with bated breath to see if the economy continues to add jobs at the rate it did in March. If it does not, it could be serious blow to consumer and business confidence, thus slowing the momentum of the recovery again.
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It is a favorable sign that retailers have not joined in the job-cutting spree,
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Employers have all the cards, ... Not only are they sharpening their salary pencils, but the screening of candidates is probably the toughest it's ever been.
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A lot of people leave jobs because they say, 'I had no freedom. I had no say,' ... People don't want bosses who are ... just telling them what to do and not creating a strong collegial relationship with give and take.
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As earnings fall, corporations are quick to slash compensation costs, and that is brining about wholesale job cuts.
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The best security people can't just deal with threats; they have to anticipate them, too.
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I don't know what company would announce cuts and then not take them all, ... Not only would Wall Street be breathing down their neck, but it would leave workers under a cloud that more cuts must be coming. I don't think they go into these announcements very lightly.
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I think it's likely to get worse before it gets better.
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No company or boss can promise you the company will remain the same (forever). You have to realize you may be back in the job market at any time.