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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People who have been out for a while say, 'I've got to get back to work,' so they take downgraded jobs, ... Maybe they can't get a job as the plant manager, so they try to get a job as a manager on the factory line and work their way back up.
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People who don't have a college degree often feel they have to hide that fact - even successful people.
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People see themselves moving (between) too many jobs today, too many companies.
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Benefits are much worse for part-time workers. The number of people without health care insurance has gone over 40 million.
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As the number of people in these towns increases, so will the demand for products and services, which will, of course, result in more jobs.
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There's going to be conflict because you've got people who are reaching 50 and want the top job, and you've got others who aren't willing to step aside.
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There's no question that senior entrepreneurs are out there. There's more and more access to self-employment possibilities as people decide to put off retirement as they get into their 60s and 70s and 80s.
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It is difficult to attract new businesses to a city if there are not enough skilled workers to employ. It is much more difficult to attract new people if there are no jobs immediately available, ... What smaller cities are accomplishing in this economy is truly amazing.
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We see the same thing with job titles. People feel like the company didn't appreciate them or the job they did deserved a higher title, so they change the title.
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Trust your instincts, and talk with people in the organization and people in the industry,
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It's through those relationships that people make the best moves. Build your social capital.
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The best security people can't just deal with threats; they have to anticipate them, too.
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It's also important to give folks a way they can air their concerns. Have an open environment where people can say what they really think,
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It's a good sign in the face of all these tech cuts, ... I'll bet they can really access great talent right now. To bring that many people into the company when pickings are really good, it should be a real lift for the company.