“Margaret is an example of Placers’ long track record of treating people the right way. Placers would be nothing without the Margarets who represent what we stand for.” -Alan Burkhard, Founder of Placers 1.0 At Placers, we’re proud of our bold orange letters. Over the years they have acted as a beacon to Delaware […]
“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T.S. Elliott The truth is, those who know me are tired of hearing about my Mount Rainier climb. I don’t blame them – the preparation was all-consuming for me. In fact, I should start with a […]
Build Your Top 20 We often think of being “results based” as simply achieving outcomes. Getting shit done. Hitting your forecast or sales quotas. Winning. You get the picture. But before you work full-steam ahead towards these outcomes you must clearly and succinctly understand what you’re trying to accomplish. What is the desired […]
In 2009, many businesses ground to a halt – almost a complete stop. Corporate customers stopped buying. Consumer sentiment was down, and people stopped spending. In the U.S., this was our entire economy. Most leaders found themselves navigating uncharted business waters, and leadership became narrowly focused on one thing: survival. I am proud to […]
Delaware’s trusted provider of workforce solutions strengthens service offerings with Total Talent Solutions and revitalized website NEWARK, DE – Placers, a trusted provider of staffing and recruiting services to the Delaware area and one of the fastest growing companies in the state, is excited to formally introduce their Total Talent Solutions service offering with the […]
The world of business is fast-changing. Fickle, almost. Climates evolve rapidly, markets come and go, consumer demand is continually in flux. Any company that navigates these inherent trials and tribulations with grace isn’t doing so because of sheer dumb luck. They have a secret sauce: Their employees. The lifeblood of any company is […]
Networking: A word to truly send chills down your spine. A tired piece of advice that every job seeker receives, but an equally critical part of professional development. While networking is an ever-present buzzword, it can often feel easier said than done. People hear, “go out and network!” but never actually receive actionable tips for […]
“Recently, I was meeting with our recruitment consultant, Freddy, over lunch and I shared this story. Back in the early days of Placers 1.0 and the CBI Group, we set out to propel one of the key tenants of our culture: employee empowerment. We asked ourselves how self-directed our teams could really be. Would they […]
Every day, more businesses are realizing the benefits of incorporating temporary talent into their workforce strategy. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the American Staffing Association found that staffing companies employed a record-breaking 3.23 million employees per week in 2018! The reasoning is clear – no organization is immune to the twists and turns […]
Phone and Skype interviews are becoming an integral part of the recruitment process in the millennial era. Perhaps, this could be attributed to the huge number of people working remotely and organizations in search of temporary staffing. According to a recent report, remote workers are projected to half of the U.S. workforce by 2027. Phone and Skype […]
