Change Is Our New Normal: 5 Ways Leaders Can Engage Their Team During Complex...
The environment we operate in is changing fast and so much is coming at us it's difficult to keep up. Those organizations that can be agile enough change strategy and processes as needed, while...
LeadingAge Kansas Workforce Commission Meets
Our Workforce Commission met last week in Topeka and had a great discussion. LeadingAge Kansas staff provided an overview of the work that had been accomplished in 2016. View the recap. We also provided an...
Giving Feedback – Don’t Beat Around the Bush
I recently attended a conference by the association for associations and heard a great no-nonsense speaker about communication. Sherry Harley impressed me with her straightforward approach to communication and how it can build lasting...
LeadingAge National Hosts Workforce Advisory Group
Last week, LeadingAge National invited several states and regional members to their office to talk about their new workforce initiative. States represented included Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia, New York, Washington DC and Indiana....
The Culture Chat Podcast: On Building a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace
This episode features a fascinating conversation with Jonathan Raymond, CEO of Refound and author of Good Authority, a book about how to align personal and professional growth. How do you hold people accountable without acting like a jerk?...
Job Fair Opportunities Across Kansas on March 9th
Make plans to be part of your local Job Fair to recruit new employees to your organization in March. The 2017 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, March 9th, will provide employers...
Free Website to Post Job Openings Through KANSASWORKS
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeing Kansas relocation and employment interest from many sectors, both from within the state and outside of Kansas. In order to assist in the important connections between Kansas...
CFAR Newsletter Available
Read the Latest Newsletter From the LeadingAge National Center for Applied Research
Message from Robyn: Why Mouth Care is a Workforce Issue
LeadingAge Center for Applied Research: 2016 Annual Report
CFAR Project Will Recommend...
KansasWorks Provides Recruiting Tools for Employers Across the State
KANSASWORKS is a web-based job-matching and labor market information system. KANSASWORKS provides job seekers, employers, and training providers with easy-to-use tools that support a wide range of activities. As a service of the public workforce...
Best Practice: Pleasant View Home’s Career Ladder Program
LeadingAge Kansas is committed to share best practices of members with members about workforce issues. This article is the second in our monthly best practice series for workforce. We visit this month with Jalane White,...
Online RN to BSN Program Available for $10,000
Washburn University in Topeka has developed an excellent RN to BSN program that individuals can complete in 18 months or less for $10,050. The program is offered online in a cohort model so students can...
ATTN KC Members: Do You Have Bilinguals on Staff?
Employing individuals who are bilingual is essential in today’s workforce. In last week’s Aging Update, we reminded you of the new Limited English Proficiency Regulations that went into effect last month. To that end,...