News

This section contains recent developments, announcements and activities related to KCADC and the KC region. Please check back frequently to find new posted articles.

  • Understanding a New Generation

    by Danielle Tallman | Mar 13, 2017
    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.
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  • Why Do So Many Employee Referral Programs Fail?

    by Jessica Palm | Feb 27, 2017
    Sourcing new talent through an employee referral program can be one of a recruiter’s best assets, but only if the program actually works. Kevin Fryer, president and CEO of JobShakers, a mobile application referral company talks about why some referral programs don’t work, and how to develop key strategies to develop a successful program.
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  • Kansas City Sets the Standard for Smart Cities

    by Danielle Tallman | Feb 24, 2017
    Kansas City recently launched a live map, provided by Xaqt, that offers data to the public on traffic flow, parking, and pedestrian hubs. This collection of smart city data will lead “advances in technology to change the way cities work.”
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