How often do you wonder if you’re truly living the life you want or should be? For years, I’ve been passionate about helping people—job seekers, college students, aspiring entrepreneurs, midlife career changers, and even recent retirees—pursue an earned life they feel proud of at any stage. Today, I’m excited to introduce a new resource: […]
What if the key to success isn’t about what you achieve, but how much you give back? In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Mike Smith, a public servant whose inspiring journey proves that leadership is rooted in service. Currently serving in Delaware’s House of Representatives for the 22nd district, […]
In this insightful interview on WDEL, Chris Burkhard, President of Placers, breaks down the August jobs report and provides key takeaways on the national and Delaware job markets. With 142,000 jobs added in August, Chris shares how trends in industries like healthcare, hospitality, and construction are shaping the workforce. In addition to market […]
In life, there are assets and liabilities. An asset is a resource that brings value to others and a liability, on the other hand, is a responsibility or obligation. When it comes to your job, the question is simple: would you rather be an asset or a liability? We all strive to be […]
On the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Bravo, president and CEO of DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement). Sheila’s career journey—from corporate marketing with brands like Vlasic Pickles and Godiva to nonprofit leadership—is all about adaptability, purpose, and lifelong learning. Her story holds valuable lessons for […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers, discussed recent job market trends with WDEL host Peter MacArthur. Key Points: – August jobs report showed 142,000 new jobs added, indicating slower but still positive growth. Unemployment rate at 4.2%. Federal Reserve interest rate decisions may influence business hiring strategies. – Burkhard highlighted job councils as […]
Our daily choices craft your life’s story—what will today’s chapter be? I have a long list of goals, life ambitions, projects, and tasks I want to accomplish. I bet you do too. No matter the goals someone has already achieved, it’s human nature to crave more—to want to be better. That’s why everyone […]
I believe the best ideas come from listening to people who see things differently. If everyone at the table thinks the same way, you’re not innovating—you’re just reinforcing the status quo. The spirit of this idea was a prominent topic in the latest episode of Outside Insights all about effective change management. I […]
I officially started my business 23 years ago—the morning of September 11, 2001. Of course, history and our lives changed forever that day. It was certainly a challenging start for the business, but challenges have been a constant companion throughout my journey. Today, I’m known as the guy who started a business […]
At Placers Staffing, we’re proud to share our expertise on the ever-changing job market. Our president, Chris Burkhard, was recently featured on WDEL, offering valuable insights into the latest jobs report and providing guidance for those navigating career transitions. In this interview, Chris dissects the surprising slowdown in job growth, discussing the potential […]
