In his latest interview with WDEL’s Peter MacArthur, Placers President Chris Burkhard offers a grounded perspective on the current employment landscape. While February’s loss of 92,000 jobs nationally (following a gain of 130,000 in January) may seem alarming, Chris suggests the market is simply “normalizing.” Key Insights for Delaware Business Leaders: The 5.2% […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joins WDEL host Peter MacArthur to break down the current state of the Delaware and national job markets in early 2026. In this interview, you will learn: – Why Delaware’s unemployment rate is now above 5% and what that means for the state’s economy. – How the […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard recently joined WDEL host Peter MacArthur to discuss the year’s significant changes in the labor market and offer timely advice for job seekers preparing for 2026. Chris highlighted three major themes defining 2025: the market’s shift from an employee-driven landscape to a more normalized and balanced one; the odd […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss today’s complex job market, where traditional metrics don’t tell the full story. The Numbers vs. Reality Disconnect While unemployment sits at a historically low 4.3%, seven out of ten Americans rate the job picture as poor. We’re currently losing more jobs than […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard joined Delaware Thursday to break down the current job market situation, addressing both the challenges facing job seekers and the strategic opportunities for businesses. Key Market Insights: Job Market Softening: The employment landscape has shifted dramatically since May, with job openings dropping to 7 million nationally. We’ve moved […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur on August 7th to discuss major shifts in the job market, including the impact of AI, tariff uncertainty, and Delaware’s employment landscape. The job market took a notable turn in July, with hiring significantly below expectations (73,000 vs 100,000 projected) and Q2 numbers […]
Last week, Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss what’s happening in the job market this June—and what job seekers need to know. While economic uncertainty remains, jobs are still being created, particularly in light industrial, supply chain, and professional services. However, generational shifts—like increasing retirements—are changing the […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur on May 1st to discuss Delaware’s job market and share insights on workforce trends for businesses and job seekers in 2025. Delaware maintains a steady 3.7% unemployment rate, with healthcare, education, and government sectors driving local job growth. However, advertised job openings nationwide […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, sat down with WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to break down Delaware’s evolving job market and share practical strategies for landing a job in 2025. Since the pandemic, Delaware has added 20,000 new jobs, with healthcare, government, and trade industries leading the way. But hospitality and IT still haven’t […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers, recently joined Peter MacArthur on WDEL’s Del-Aware to provide actionable insights into today’s job market and what to expect in 2025. Key Topics Discussed: November Jobs Report: Sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and government saw growth, while retail and IT faced declines. Chris explains what these trends mean for […]
