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 […]
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 […]
In this insightful interview, Placers President Chris Burkhard sits down with WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss the impact of the current business environment on the job market. Chris shares valuable perspectives on how higher interest rates are affecting job creation and roles both nationally and locally in Delaware. He also provides job seekers with […]
In a recent interview on WDEL, our president Chris Burkhard shared insights into the latest workplace trends and the current job market landscape. Chris discussed viral workplace lingo like “quiet quitting” and “coffee badging,” highlighting how employees are seeking better work-life balance after the pandemic allowed more flexibility. While the job market remains […]
Placers President Chris Burkhard joins WDEL’s DelAware to discuss Delaware’s job market status, 2024 hiring trends, changes in degree requirements for state jobs, and insights from his book “Opposite The Crowd” on personal development. Talking Points: Delaware’s Job Market: – Delaware’s unemployment rate stands at 4.2%, slightly higher than the national average. – […]
Peter MacArthur interviewed Chris Burkhard of Placers Staffing about the current job market and economy. They discussed the latest jobs report, which showed 199,000 jobs added in November. Chris said this is a sustainable level of job growth that could lead to lower interest rates and avoid a recession. He noted the unemployment rate […]
