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We invite you to help shape the future of Kansas City’s workforce by participating in an upcoming employer survey led in partnership with the KC Chamber, the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, KCMO EDC, and the KC Regional Workforce Alliance. This is an opportunity to ensure your hiring needs, workforce challenges, and future talent priorities directly inform regional strategy and investment.

The survey is designed to be quick and practical, taking approximately 15 minutes to complete, and will ask you to identify your most critical roles, estimate hiring needs over the next 12 months, and share key challenges related to hiring, retention, and skills gaps. It will also explore your current partnerships and interest in collaborating on solutions such as internships, work-based learning, and upskilling.

Your input will contribute to a comprehensive State of the Workforce report to be shared with employers and the broader region this fall and will directly inform employer-led strategies through the KC Regional Workforce Alliance. The survey will be open from April 22 through June 5, 2026. Multiple individuals from your organization are welcome to participate, particularly if they represent different business units or functions, such as HR, operations, or department leadership; however, we ask that responses be limited to one per business unit or function to ensure clarity and avoid duplication.

Please reach out to Trinity Griffin (tgriffin@kcciviccouncil.org) with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KC Regional Employer Survey?
The KC Regional Employer Survey is a collaborative effort led by the KC Chamber, Civic Council of
Greater Kansas City, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, and the KC Regional
Workforce Alliance. The goal is to better understand employer hiring needs, workforce challenges,
and future talent priorities to help shape regional strategy and investment.

Why should I participate?
Your input will directly inform a regional State of the Workforce report and support employer-led
strategies through the KC Regional Workforce Alliance. This effort is designed to move beyond
reporting and into implementation—helping align workforce solutions with real employer demand.

How long does the survey take?
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

What will I be asked?
You will identify critical roles, estimate hiring needs over the next 12 months, share challenges
related to hiring and retention, and provide insight into collaboration opportunities like internships
and upskilling.

Who should complete the survey?
HR, talent acquisition, operations, or business unit leaders with visibility into hiring needs.

Do I need exact hiring numbers?
No. Estimates are sufficient.

Will my responses be confidential?
Yes. Responses will be kept confidential and reported in aggregate.

When is the survey open?
April 22 through June 5, 2026.

What happens after the survey?
Results will be shared in a State of the Workforce report and used to guide employer-led solutions.

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* 1. Your Full Name

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* 2. Your Role or Job Title

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* 3. Your Email Address

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* 4. Your Organization or Business Name

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* 5. How many local employees do you have?

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* 6. Which industry sector applies to your business or organization?

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* 7. Is there anyone else at your organization that should also complete this survey?

 
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