Service is why I founded Placers. Our purpose (why I get out of bed), is to create trustworthy, “Nth Degree” experiences for everyone we interact with. One of the annual projects that brings me the most joy and satisfaction is selecting a theme for the year. At Placers, we’re pretty practiced at it. Personally, I’ve […]
Culture driven is the philosophy of a planned way of thinking that guides your professional and personal life, according to Alan and Chris Burkhard, authors of “Opposite The Crowd.” In their new book, the Burkhards deep dive into creating the culture-driven life you want, with no limitations, where risk is rewarded and where the results […]
WDEL’s Peter MacArthur had Placers President Chris Burkhard on today to talk about how jobs are being effected with the current economic changes and interest rates raises that have been in the news recently. Chris shares thoughts on how to best leverage yourself for career growth as we enter the fall season of 2022. He […]
Mash and the Waltons premiered on prime time TV the same month and year that the Placers story began. Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente crushed his 3,000 hit then, too. The 1972 Summer Olympics ceremoniously showered seven gold medals on US swimming sensation Mark Spitz (my mom’s favorite), and we all watched in horror […]
In a few weeks, on September 26, Placers turns 50 years old. This year isn’t like any other year – it’s not comprised of same days. We’re not stuck in the movie “Groundhog Day.” In our fiftieth year, we’re having a distinct year, characterized by distinct days, and throughout, we remain resolute to our brand […]
In present, professional networking spaces, “careful, cautious, methodical relationship building” is the through-line of purposeful networking, said Megan Roudebush, founder, keepwith, an enterprise platform that helps the world network and build relationships better. In this week’s Outside Insights Podcast, Megan explained that sustainable networking requires reciprocity. She offers five, trending networking processes that deliver professional […]
WDEL’s Peter MacArthur had Placers President Chris Burkhard on this Thursday to talk about the where the job market is currently. He also shared ideas on how to leverage the summer seasonal jobs into your next position. Pete and Chris discussed the Great Regret dynamic in the job market as people changed positions and now […]
I have a confession to make – I’m addicted to reading. I find few things in life that enable me to calm my thinking mind, stop the to-do list, and create space like reading does. It soothes me. I love my reading space because it’s a form of meditation for me. I ideate when I […]
Placers’ President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur once again this morning to talk about the job market with the economic conditions today. They also discuss the evidence of a shift in power from the employee towards the employer in the job market, and what to do about it. Lastly, Chris shares thoughts around how […]
Author Ed Wallace, in this week’s Outside Insights Podcast, shares a personal, family story that illustrates it’s not always formal training and education that shifts career-changing moments to meaningful work. Worthy intentions with a conscience create profound thought leadership strategies that facilitate workplace processes. Ed Wallace’s book, “The Relationship Engine,” and the steps detailed in it, spotlight connections — how to […]
