Placers’ Insights

It Takes a Second to Say Goodbye to 2021

by placers on January 7, 2022 in Outside Insights

 

As we rang in the new year last week, we also waved goodbye to 2021. Under the sounds of cheering, fireworks, and the classic Auld Lang Syne – it was hard not to feel a little hesitation amongst the hope. We’re two years into pandemic life and it’s easy to make a list of what […]

Gratitude & Grieving: Honor Your Feelings During the Holidays

by placers on December 22, 2021 in Outside Insights

 

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not […]

WDEL Interview 12/16/2021

by Jason Mathews on December 16, 2021 in WDEL Radio

 

Placers President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL this week one more time in 2021. Chris talked about the economy’s recovery and being back to “full employment”. Additionally, Chris talks about the shift from the Great Resignation to the Great Realization and what that means for employees and employers. We hope you enjoy the information and happy […]

WDEL Interview 11/18/2021

by Jason Mathews on November 18, 2021 in WDEL Radio

 

Chris joined WDEL this morning to talk about vaccine mandate guidance and overviews of the program that is proposed. Host Peter MacArthur also asked about the unemployment numbers coming closer the pre-pandemic levels and what that could mean for the job market. Lastly, Chris shared his thoughts about how to retain staff during the Great […]

Colin Powell was my role model for leading from the heart.

by placers on October 29, 2021 in Outside Insights

 

Every month in our “Placers 101” new employee orientation, team members participate in an exercise that helps them understand the concept of leadership and specifically what I refer to as the concept of “leading from the heart”.  The lesson aims to ingrain an important fact into our team: That we get to choose how we […]

WDEL Interview 10/28/2021

by Jason Mathews on October 28, 2021 in WDEL Radio

 

Placers President Chris Burkhard was able to join WDEL’s Peter MacArthur this Thursday morning. He talked about the economy’s unemployment situation with the jobs report being announced. Chris also shared thoughts about the continuing Great Resignation as people change their employment situations. Lastly, the holiday season is right around the corner, Chris and Peter talk […]

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