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Breaking down HR trends and workplace insights—first. Outplacement and executive coaching that helps companies and people move forward. #Careers #HumanResources

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Joined April 2009
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October job cuts: 43,994, the lowest October total since 2023. Through October: 617,189 cuts, down 44% from last year and the lowest year-to-date total since 2022. Full report: hubs.li/Q04DprCM0
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Fewer CEO exits, more internal promotions, and permanent leaders replacing interim appointments. Signs of stability at the top? Nicole Lobdell and Colleen Madden Blumenfeld discuss what to watch in Q4 on HR Current. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/2D0… #HRCurrent #Leadership
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What are your best employees thinking after a layoff? How companies support departing colleagues can shape trust among those who stay. Visible outplacement support can help reduce voluntary turnover. hubs.li/Q04DdcT-0
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Kick off the new year with FREE job search advice! Join Challenger’s 41st Annual Holiday Job Search Event: Dec. 28: Free webinars Dec. 29: One-on-one career advice Learn more and register: hubs.li/Q04D3RHB0
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Your remaining team is watching. How you support departing employees after a layoff can influence who stays. Visible outplacement support helps build trust and reduce turnover. hubs.li/Q04CQk680
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“Transparency does not mean having every answer.” Tell employees what’s known, what’s uncertain, and when they’ll hear more. More in our Dignity at Work episode on YouTube and Spotify. youtu.be/uXuGEqi3x2o What helps you trust leadership during change?
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Congratulations to Laurie Coleman, our September 2026 Catching the Good winner! 🎉 As part of our Strategy Coaching Team, Laurie goes above and beyond for our clients and colleagues, making a positive impact every day. Thank you, Laurie! 👏 #CatchingTheGood #TeamChallenger
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The right coaching can help open new doors. One Challenger coaching client shared how tailoring their résumé helped them secure an interview and ultimately find a role that fit their goals. We’re proud to support the next chapter. #CareerCoaching #Outplacement
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Seven leaders. Nine months. One lasting network. Our Executive Leadership Accelerator with Texas Women's Foundation brought leaders together through coaching, collaboration, and connection. Building something like this for your leaders? Let's talk.
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A #32HourWorkWeek sounds great on paper. But when France tried it, some workers were left behind - shut out of the #labormarket at those new, higher wages. @AndyChallengeHR on @wttw breaks down why this bill is a "blunt instrument" that needs a "fine point pen."
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Laid off at 60? Starting over can bring new opportunities. USA TODAY included our insights in its advice for older workers navigating job loss. Read more: hubs.li/Q04B6CG_0
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Hiring? Look beyond résumé gaps. Making cuts? Support employees’ next steps. Need seasonal help? Start looking now. @ColleenAMadden shares three takeaways from September’s labor market update. #HR #Hiring Watch the episode: youtu.be/glCB0OPsnSg
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“The technology handles complexity so the humans can handle connection.” Julie Katz on how @ChallengerGray pairs smart tools with human guidance to help people navigate career transitions. Watch the full video: youtu.be/LKWN8MUR5WY
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Not every exit is a restructuring. They all deserve a plan. Our latest article explores why HR leaders should move beyond reactive outplacement and build a more predictable approach to workforce transitions. hubs.li/Q04zQTkq0
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The U.S. labor market slowed in September, while layoffs remain below last year's levels. Our latest data, featured in The New York Times, show layoffs through September are down roughly 40% from the same period in 2025. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04znXBj0
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The people who stay are watching how you treat the people who leave. Andy Challenger on trust after a layoff. Watch or listen to the full episode: The Return on Taking Care of Your People: bit.ly/hrc-takingcareofyourp…
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Our Chief Revenue Officer @AndyChallenger joined ABC News’ On The Money to discuss how AI is changing hiring for both candidates and employers. From AI-generated resumes to AI screening, technology is reshaping both sides of the process. Listen: hubs.li/Q04z800L0
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Tech announced 10,799 job cuts in September and 165,925 year to date, representing 29% of all job-cut announcements in 2026—the highest share of any sector @ChallengerGray
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September @ChallengerGray job cut announcements fell -19.9% y/y … thru September, job cuts totaled 573,195 and are down 39% from the 946,426 announced in first nine months of 2025
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