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 […]
In this insightful interview on WDEL, Chris Burkhard, President of Placers, breaks down the current job market landscape and provides key takeaways for job seekers and employers. With the job market shifting from the ‘Great Resignation’ to what experts are calling the ‘Great Gloom’, Burkhard shares critical insights on employment trends. Highlighting the […]
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 […]
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 […]
