The U.S. mental health crisis has become a hidden crisis in the workplace, with many managers feeling ill-equipped to help struggling employees. While mental illness spiked during the pandemic, it had been climbing for almost two decades, particularly among young adults. Suicide also has been a concern. A recent Gallup poll found that almost a fifth of U.S. workers rated their mental health as fair or poor, and those workers reported about four times as many unplanned absences due to poor mental…

Leaders of Kansas City’s rich cultural attractions are emerging from the pandemic passionate about improvements that will draw new audiences, build bridges and inspire. At a core level, the pandemic affirmed convictions about the vital role of arts and culture for society, said leaders from several local organizations. They gathered at a recent panel discussion sponsored by JE Dunn Construction and moderated by Darcy Stewart, a JE Dunn senior vice president “We saw the benefits — really,…

Goodcents continues to build up its stable of franchisee-owned stores with an agreement that will add 10 locations in the Omaha area.

The deal shows that the hot market for industrial space extends to warehouses for cold storage.

Hillenbrand plans to close on its acquisition of Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials by the fourth quarter. In November, Hillenbrand acquired the parent of Kansas City-based Shick Esteve.

With federal COVID stimulus deadlines rapidly approaching, Kansas City-area leaders are looking to deploy those dollars quickly. But they’re not content to simply spend their chunks of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. “The issue is, how do you take these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and leverage them for as much gain as possible?” said Troy Schulte, Jackson County administrator. At a recent panel discussion sponsored by McCownGordon Construction and moderated by its vice…