Children's Mercy Shifts 473 Jobs to Ensemble
The Kansas City children's hospital is eliminating 115 positions while transferring 473 revenue cycle and scheduling roles to an outside firm.
Kansas City Jobs News
Coverage of jobs in Kansas City focuses on employment trends, hiring activity, layoffs and shifting labor conditions. Reporting here considers the economic forces affecting the workforce across the city.
Remote Work
Live Poll
Do you trust that new transit hubs in your area will maintain safety in your community?
Kansas City Transit Authority Plans New Independence Hub
The agency eyes a property at 1414 Independence Ave. for a transit hub to serve a new mental health facility.
Job Fairs
Live Poll
Do you believe local mentorship programs are effective in helping youth overcome life obstacles?
Stedman Graham Addressed Kansas City Youth
Business leader Stedman Graham spoke to over 100 students at a High Aspirations mentorship event in Kansas City.
Nursing Jobs
Live Poll
Do you believe accelerated degree programs are an effective solution to local nursing shortages?
Rockhurst University Expanded Nursing Program Capacity
The Kansas City institution increased enrollment for its online nursing program to address regional workforce shortages.
Internships
KCUR Hired Four Interns for 2026-2027 Session
The Kansas City public media outlet has welcomed four new participants for its nine-month paid internship program.
Regular subjects here include large-scale hiring initiatives, workforce reductions, changes to wage standards and local employment data. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. The mix of logistics and professional services in the regional economy creates a distinct pattern of seasonal hiring shifts. Workforce availability remains the primary constraint that frequently dictates how local employment trends evolve.