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Leave Them Kids Alone: Helicopter Parents in the Workplace

With millennials’ entrance into the workforce, an unexpected group has been showing up alongside — their parents. Almost a third of recent college graduates said their parents had a hand in their job searches, according to a survey several years ago by staffing agency Adecco. Now, a hand with scouring job listings or proofreading resumes is one thing, but almost one …

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Coming June 9: Mandatory Changes to Hiring in KCMO

You may have heard about some sort of “Ban the Box” ordinance recently passed in Kansas City. Despite the somewhat cryptic name, it is something small business owners or managers need to know about. I know you already have plenty on your plate — so let me unpack what it means for you. First, mark down this date: June 9. That’s …