John Challenger Likely Quotations

More and more human resource executives are coming to the realization that they can no longer drag their heels on hiring decisions. If they do, it is increasingly likely that the candidate will be off the market before the offer is made.

Job cuts are likely to continue in the telecommunications industry, which is still not able to see the light at the end of the tunnel,

I think it's likely to get worse before it gets better.

These sectors may continue to see high chief executive turnover in light of what will most likely be categorized as a lackluster holiday shopping season.

The fallout from all of this will likely continue on in December and January with more dot.com closures and job cut announcements,

For employees in the middle of a merger-acquisition right now, it is likely that at least one in 10 will lose their jobs because of the combination.