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...
appear buy clear companies confused costs cut direction due economy employers expensive foreign fuel higher increased inflation job numbers picture prices seeing soar weaker year
The only clear picture we have from the job cut numbers this year is that employers appear to be confused about the direction this economy is taking, ... Companies are experiencing increased business, but they are also seeing their costs soar due to higher fuel prices, inflation in supplier prices and a weaker dollar, which makes it more expensive to buy foreign parts.
afford companies lose peak people period
We are at a peak period of employment. Companies can't afford to lose people.