John Challenger Plans Quotations

The longer search times reflect additional risks in the job market. High energy prices may be slowing companies hiring plans and could result in the postponement of expansion programs.

Frankly, the September decline was somewhat surprising, considering that the last four months of the year historically have been the heaviest, as employers finalize budgets and business plans for the coming year,

The strong economy prompted ambitious yearly plans on the part of many companies, especially those in consumer goods manufacturing, ... In order to meet those goals, as well as to stay competitive in today's global 24-hour economy, several companies in the poll have added or plan to add third shifts, creating the need for even more workers.

We typically see higher job cuts in January as companies set into motion business plans and employment needs for the new year.