TeamKC Blog

Hundreds of KC-based DST Systems employees were let go after being acquired by SS&C Technologies Holding, Inc. Within 24 hours of the news, TeamKC: Life+Talent, the KC Area Development Council’s (KCADC) talent attraction and retention initiative, sprang into action opening its KC Career Network (KCCN) to newly displaced talent.

TeamKC, the Kansas City Area Development Council’s talent attraction and retention initiative, is partnering with the Platte County Economic Development Council and KC SmartPort to connect recently displaced talent with area employers in response to Harley-Davidson’s announcement of layoffs at its Kansas City plant.

At the latest TeamKC Recruiter Roundtable hosted by the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, the TeamKC Network got a peek behin­­­­­­­d the curtain of the state-of-the-art Summit Technology Academy in Lee’s Summit, MO. While taking in the splendor of this valuable community asset, talent acquisition leaders and community partners from across the region discussed hot topics including certificates on resumes, non-traditional sourcing strategies and more.

TeamKC Advisory Board member Erin Christensen, manager of employer relations and outreach at the University of Missouri-Kansas city’s Bloch Career Center, shares tips on how to conduct a successful job search and steps to take to land your dream job.

Cecily Bee, lead diversity and inclusion professional at Black & Veatch, shares her top four tips in resume refreshment.

The TeamKC monthly Scouting Report is a peak at what's happening at TeamKC and throughout the KC region. Take a look!

This week one of Kansas City’s major employers announced bulk layoffs at its headquarters due to a recent acquisition. In response to this news, TeamKC is raising awareness of the great talent available to the region’s employers, as well as helping individuals better understand all of the resources and opportunities available to them.

More than 25 individuals attended the latest TeamKC Recruiter Roundtable this week. The lively discussion included conversations about the future of recruiting, workforce development and everything in-between.

The monthly Scouting Report gives you an insider's look at things happening in TeamKC and throughout the KC region. Take a look.

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