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The unemployment rate is also rising, now at 4.2%.
August 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The unemployment rate is also rising, now at 4.2%.
The July numbers were a wake-up call: 62,075 cuts in a single month. It’s the highest July total we’ve seen since the pandemic.
Much of the strain traces back to policy shifts. #ChallengerReport Read the full report now: bit.ly/4fivqg8
Much of the strain traces back to policy shifts. #ChallengerReport Read the full report now: bit.ly/4fivqg8
Summer Lull Ends: July 2025 Job Cuts Spike to 62,075, Tech, AI & Tariffs Increasingly Blamed
U.S.-based companies announced 62,075 job cuts in July 2025—a 29% increase from June—driven by federal budget cuts, AI, and tariffs, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. #JobCuts #Layoffs #AI #T...
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August 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The July numbers were a wake-up call: 62,075 cuts in a single month. It’s the highest July total we’ve seen since the pandemic.
Much of the strain traces back to policy shifts. #ChallengerReport Read the full report now: bit.ly/4fivqg8
Much of the strain traces back to policy shifts. #ChallengerReport Read the full report now: bit.ly/4fivqg8
📉 Challenger Report for June is Out: Layoffs High as Summer Slows
➡️ Employers announced 47,999 job cuts in June, virtually unchanged from a year ago.
➡️ YTD cuts have surged to 744,308, the highest level since 2020.
➡️ Q2 alone saw 247,256 cuts, led by the public sector, retail, and tech.
➡️ Employers announced 47,999 job cuts in June, virtually unchanged from a year ago.
➡️ YTD cuts have surged to 744,308, the highest level since 2020.
➡️ Q2 alone saw 247,256 cuts, led by the public sector, retail, and tech.
Job Cuts Dip in June but Q2 Totals Highest Since 2020
U.S. employers announced 47,999 job cuts in June, down 49% from May but nearly flat vs. last year. Q2 cuts hit 247,256 — the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020. Retail, Tech, and Government secto...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📉 Challenger Report for June is Out: Layoffs High as Summer Slows
➡️ Employers announced 47,999 job cuts in June, virtually unchanged from a year ago.
➡️ YTD cuts have surged to 744,308, the highest level since 2020.
➡️ Q2 alone saw 247,256 cuts, led by the public sector, retail, and tech.
➡️ Employers announced 47,999 job cuts in June, virtually unchanged from a year ago.
➡️ YTD cuts have surged to 744,308, the highest level since 2020.
➡️ Q2 alone saw 247,256 cuts, led by the public sector, retail, and tech.
#HRLeaders, We Need You!
The latest #ChallengerSurvey is live: bit.ly/hr2025survey
We’re calling on HR professionals to weigh in on the biggest issues impacting the workplace in 2025.
We'll share results in a few report. #hr #chro #leadership #workforceplanning
The latest #ChallengerSurvey is live: bit.ly/hr2025survey
We’re calling on HR professionals to weigh in on the biggest issues impacting the workplace in 2025.
We'll share results in a few report. #hr #chro #leadership #workforceplanning
June 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#HRLeaders, We Need You!
The latest #ChallengerSurvey is live: bit.ly/hr2025survey
We’re calling on HR professionals to weigh in on the biggest issues impacting the workplace in 2025.
We'll share results in a few report. #hr #chro #leadership #workforceplanning
The latest #ChallengerSurvey is live: bit.ly/hr2025survey
We’re calling on HR professionals to weigh in on the biggest issues impacting the workplace in 2025.
We'll share results in a few report. #hr #chro #leadership #workforceplanning
Challenger data and insights in this thoughtful reporting from @nytimes.com on the state of teen summer employment:
Our Andy Challenger on why this may be one of the toughest summer job markets for teens and why that matters broadly.
📖 Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
Our Andy Challenger on why this may be one of the toughest summer job markets for teens and why that matters broadly.
📖 Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
The Summer Job, a Rite of Passage for Teens, May Be Fading Away
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June 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Challenger data and insights in this thoughtful reporting from @nytimes.com on the state of teen summer employment:
Our Andy Challenger on why this may be one of the toughest summer job markets for teens and why that matters broadly.
📖 Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
Our Andy Challenger on why this may be one of the toughest summer job markets for teens and why that matters broadly.
📖 Read the full story here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
Challenger is sharing #jobsearch tips for teens, but this one is great for everyone! Check out our teen job outlook here: www.challengergray.com/blog/fewer-t...
June 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Challenger is sharing #jobsearch tips for teens, but this one is great for everyone! Check out our teen job outlook here: www.challengergray.com/blog/fewer-t...
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A surge in federal government job cuts contribute to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the pandemic, according to a report from job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
Year-to-date, federal government announced layoffs increased 672% from the same period in 2024, according to the job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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April 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A surge in federal government job cuts contribute to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the pandemic, according to a report from job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Challenger Gray & Christmas reports Largest number of job cuts in 1Q25 came from government sector followed by retail and tech. #EconSky
April 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Challenger Gray & Christmas reports Largest number of job cuts in 1Q25 came from government sector followed by retail and tech. #EconSky
🚪 In times of uncertainty, leaders head for the door.
Q1 2025 saw a record 646 CEO exits, per @ChallengerGray. Interim roles are up, female CEOs are down.
Companies are rethinking who leads — and how.
📊 Read more: www.challengergray.com/blog/q1-sees...
Q1 2025 saw a record 646 CEO exits, per @ChallengerGray. Interim roles are up, female CEOs are down.
Companies are rethinking who leads — and how.
📊 Read more: www.challengergray.com/blog/q1-sees...
Q1 Sees Record CEO Turnover; March 2025 Slows to 177 Exits; Fewer Women Named to CEO Role; Interim Appointments on the Rise | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
The latest report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals a decrease in CEO turnover, a drop in the percentage of women appointed to CEO roles, and an increase in interim CEO appointments during the...
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May 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚪 In times of uncertainty, leaders head for the door.
Q1 2025 saw a record 646 CEO exits, per @ChallengerGray. Interim roles are up, female CEOs are down.
Companies are rethinking who leads — and how.
📊 Read more: www.challengergray.com/blog/q1-sees...
Q1 2025 saw a record 646 CEO exits, per @ChallengerGray. Interim roles are up, female CEOs are down.
Companies are rethinking who leads — and how.
📊 Read more: www.challengergray.com/blog/q1-sees...
DOGE accounts for nearly half of cuts this year as announcements start to spread to other sectors. Read our full report here: www.challengergray.com/blog/april-2...
April 2025 Job Cuts Plunge, But DOGE Drives 2025 Layoffs to Pandemic-Era Highs | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
In April 2025, US-based employers announced 105K+ job cuts, showing a substantial decrease from the previous month but a significant increase from the same month last year, according to a report from ...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
DOGE accounts for nearly half of cuts this year as announcements start to spread to other sectors. Read our full report here: www.challengergray.com/blog/april-2...
Challenger's latest report showed job cuts at the highest level since the pandemic and YTD cuts highest since 2009. The BLS report suggested resilience, though Jan and Feb numbers were revised lower and the unemployment rate ticked up. What will news of tariffs mean for hiring in the coming months?
The job market remains incredibly healthy -- but the tariff storm could upend things
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
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April 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Challenger's latest report showed job cuts at the highest level since the pandemic and YTD cuts highest since 2009. The BLS report suggested resilience, though Jan and Feb numbers were revised lower and the unemployment rate ticked up. What will news of tariffs mean for hiring in the coming months?
CHROs have one of the hardest jobs in the C-Suite, and the change that comes with new CEOs (222 in Jan, according to our figures), makes that job even harder. Via HR Brew: www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025...
Why CHROs have the “second-hardest job in the C-suite”
Executives are staying in the CHRO position for a shorter period of time compared to 2020, and turning over at faster rates than their peers, one analysis finds.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
CHROs have one of the hardest jobs in the C-Suite, and the change that comes with new CEOs (222 in Jan, according to our figures), makes that job even harder. Via HR Brew: www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025...
AI skills are in demand, according to this great report from @wsj.com
"Engineers without AI skills can still fare well in the job market, said Andy Challenger."
About people with AI skills: "...companies are hanging onto them,” Challenger said.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/how-...
"Engineers without AI skills can still fare well in the job market, said Andy Challenger."
About people with AI skills: "...companies are hanging onto them,” Challenger said.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/how-...
How the AI Talent Race Is Reshaping the Tech Job Market
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. new tech jobs posted this year seek employees with artificial-intelligence skills, a sign the technology is permeating nearly every corner of the economy.
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March 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
AI skills are in demand, according to this great report from @wsj.com
"Engineers without AI skills can still fare well in the job market, said Andy Challenger."
About people with AI skills: "...companies are hanging onto them,” Challenger said.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/how-...
"Engineers without AI skills can still fare well in the job market, said Andy Challenger."
About people with AI skills: "...companies are hanging onto them,” Challenger said.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/how-...
NEW: U.S. employers announced 172,017 job cuts, a 245% increase from January & the highest monthly total since July 2020. The surge is largely due to federal government layoffs under DOGE and significant cuts in the retail sector. #ChallengerReport #layoffs
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Job Cuts Surge on DOGE Actions, Retail Woes; Highest Monthly Total Since July 2020 | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Published March 6, 2025 U.S.-based employers announced 172,017 job cuts in February, the highest total for the month since 2009 when 186,350 job cuts were recorded. It is the highest monthly total sin...
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March 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEW: U.S. employers announced 172,017 job cuts, a 245% increase from January & the highest monthly total since July 2020. The surge is largely due to federal government layoffs under DOGE and significant cuts in the retail sector. #ChallengerReport #layoffs
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What is happening in Retail post-pandemic? Retail Dive's Cara Salpini explains in 5 charts, with Challenger Report layoff and hiring data. www.retaildive.com/news/retail-...
What 5 charts say about the pandemic’s impact on retail, 5 years later
The industry may be far from the dramatic day-to-day struggles of 2020, but it hasn’t yet escaped the long tail the global health crisis left in its wake.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What is happening in Retail post-pandemic? Retail Dive's Cara Salpini explains in 5 charts, with Challenger Report layoff and hiring data. www.retaildive.com/news/retail-...
Are private sector layoffs on the rise? Via @marketplace.org with our expert Andy Challenger www.marketplace.org/2025/02/27/u...
Private-sectors layoffs appear to be accelerating - Marketplace
Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Meta and Chevron are among the private-sector companies to announce layoffs recently.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Are private sector layoffs on the rise? Via @marketplace.org with our expert Andy Challenger www.marketplace.org/2025/02/27/u...
Economic reports that come out this week, including our Challenger Report, are highly anticipated as we see how President Trump's policies are impacting the labor market. Via The Street
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Jobs reports this week provide critical look at economy, could roil markets
President Donald Trump also will address Congress this week on the economy.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Economic reports that come out this week, including our Challenger Report, are highly anticipated as we see how President Trump's policies are impacting the labor market. Via The Street
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Job cuts fell 40% in January from the same month one year ago, but rose 28% from Dec's numbers. With major announcements in Feb, plus massive movement in the Fed Gov't, this month is not likely to be as quiet: www.challengergray.com/blog/january...
January 2025 Job Cuts Announced by US-Based Companies Rise 28% to 49,795, Down 40% from January 2024 | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
In February 2025, U.S.-based employers reported 49,795 job cuts, an increase of 28% from the previous month and a decrease of 40% from January 2024, with Technology leading in layoffs, as revealed in ...
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February 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Job cuts fell 40% in January from the same month one year ago, but rose 28% from Dec's numbers. With major announcements in Feb, plus massive movement in the Fed Gov't, this month is not likely to be as quiet: www.challengergray.com/blog/january...
More CEOs left their posts than ever in 2024. We tracked over 2,200 CEO exits last year, and 373 of them were from public companies, the most on record. Though there was a lull in Nov, they surged post-election. See what reasons contributed to those exits: www.challengergray.com/blog/new-rec...
February 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More CEOs left their posts than ever in 2024. We tracked over 2,200 CEO exits last year, and 373 of them were from public companies, the most on record. Though there was a lull in Nov, they surged post-election. See what reasons contributed to those exits: www.challengergray.com/blog/new-rec...