Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. reported that year-over-year cuts are down 38% compared to last August, indicating a calmer labor market compared to last year's August.
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**What's actually going on?** The most useful comparison reported here is year-over-year: compared to last August: cuts are down 38%. That's the notable signal regarding…
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Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Coaching-first, tech-powered career transition services that deliver game-changing results for people and companies.
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- Human Resources
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- Chicago, US
- Company size
- 501–1,000 employees
About Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
When layoffs and workforce changes happen, we don’t just soften the blow, we deliver the bounce back. Challenger, Gray & Christmas leads the outplacement industry with a coaching-first approach that blends expert coaching, AI-powered tools, and strategic planning to land employees in roles they deserve while protecting company culture and business results. Outplacement for all industries and career levels: We help employees land the roles they deserve, faster, with deeply personalized programs. Executive coaching that drives impact: Our programs elevate leadership potential and sharpen decision-making. Proven results for people & businesses: Companies retain trust, keep morale high with their retained teams, and see measurable ROI. With over 500k individuals helped, our proven programs deliver real impact—on average, clients secure a role in just 2.64 months. For HR leaders, we ensure business continuity with seamless, high-touch support. For individuals, we provide everything they need to take their next step. Follow for the latest reports on career shifts, HR trends, and workplace insights.
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Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. reported through the first eight months of 2026 that employers have announced 529,914 job cuts, down 41% from the same period last year.
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Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. announced that the next meeting of the Challenger Executive HR Group will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Research & Knowledge
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. published a new report titled CEOs on the Move, analyzing which leaders left, which ones arrived by industry, company, and location.
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