Welp. It’s October 2020. 

Who would’ve thought?? Although we hoped we’d be back to hosting TeamKC Recruiter Roundtables in person by now, we’re finding so much value in our virtual connections with you, KC’s stellar community of HR and recruiting pros. 

At our latest virtual get-together, we once again got a sneak peek at the amazing tools local companies are using on a daily basis to recruit the best and brightest. As an added bonus, we heard an update from our friends at Charlie Hustle on their latest community focused effort, 1K for KC. Be sure to look into the different ways you and your company can help local KC families in times of need. 

As usual, the meeting was jam-packed with thought leadership, resources and helpful takeaways for bettering the talent community here in KC.

Check out the links and tips below to gain an insider view of the innovative approaches recruiters are taking to bring top talent to Paul Rudd’s home town Kansas City. 

Diversity & Inclusion 
The fight continues to remove bias from our processes. Here’s some help: 

10,000 HANDS - A Movement To Celebrate Diversity

21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge

Black Excellence KC

Diversity & Inclusion Cornell Certificate Program

EFL Associates - Executive Level Search 

Jamie Grayson: Founder/CEO at People Of All Colors Succeed Organization

Kansas City Diversity Inclusion Consortium

KC Chamber: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

Risha Grant: Diversity Consulting & Thought Leadership

tapRecruit: Inclusive Job Descriptions with Recruiting Analytics

UMKC | Diversity & Inclusion Community Resources

Bonus Tips

• If you have the means to hire a Director of Diversity, it’s money well spent. 

• Expand your outreach - be sure you’re talking to a variety of groups including diverse student organizations. 

Employee Health & Wellness
Whether employees are still at home or back in the office, prioritizing health is of utmost importance. Here’s some help: 

Calm Meditation App

Dance Break - tWitch and Allison Boss

World Health World Organization: Mental Health Systems & Resources

Mindful by BlueKC

Bonus Tips

• Consider sponsoring a day in which employees have a chance to speak with counselors one-on-one. 

• Every day, check-in with someone you don’t normally check in with! 

Hey, it might not be the start to the decade we hoped for but at least we can help each other along. The TeamKC network of recruiters never fails to collaborate!