TeamKC Blog

As the country grapples with the often changing health landscape, inconsistencies in business safety protocols can do more harm than good for the workforce of the future.

See how the KC region fairs compared to the U.S., as it relates to the long-term effects of COVID on women in the workforce and the pace for recovery.

Today, companies are leveraging internship programs as a way to pipeline young professional talent. But for most Gen Zer’s (individuals born 1995-2010) the position itself is only one part of their expectations of a “quality job.” These young professionals seek companies that help them define their personal purpose and passions.

While millennials are on track to make up 75 percent of the global workforce by 2025, for an organization to stay competitive as an “employer of choice” with the next generation of talent, it’s critical to understand the Gen Z mindset.

Whether it’s addressing a skills gap, enhancing relationships with the community, raising awareness of your company’s employer brand, building a talent pipeline or a combination of all of the above, we get asked at TeamKC every day on ways our region’s top employers can get engaged in workforce development.

Last week CreativeMornings, a breakfast series operating in 43+ countries, hosted the president and CEO of MINDDRIVE to talk about its educational program in KC that inspires students through experiential learning and mentoring.