IN THIS ISSUE
PUBLISHER’ S NOTE by Dave Hulcher
INDUSTRY NEWS
Kansas Marketplace Headlines
BRYAN SCHMITZ TAKES THE HELM AS KAIA PRESIDENT
A Vision for Stronger Engagement...
NEW KAIA BOARD MEMBERS 7 2025 KAIA COMMITTEES 8
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FREEDOM FROM STAFFING PRESSURES
by Clarence Velasco, InsBOSS
UNDERSTANDING THE HR IMPACTS OF A HYBRID TEAM
by John McKay, Marble Box
A CLEAR STRATEGY FOR HYBRID / REMOTE WORK
by Risk Morgan, WAHVE
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RECAP OF THE 2025 KANSAS AGENTS ' LEGISLATIVE DAY |
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BIG I & ACT PROVIDE MEMO, SAMPLE POLICY ON AI |
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EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
by Liz Whisler, The Workplace Advisors
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INDUSTRY COMP. STUDY 29
COMMISSIONER’ S LETTER by Comm. Vicki Schmidt
A Legislative Update from the Department
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YOUR KAIA CONVENTION RECAP |
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PRESIDENT’ S LETTER by Bryan Schmitz |
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by Karlyn Raleigh, KAIA |
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The Heart of Our Relationships |
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AS A LEADER, HOW DO I MANAGE EMPLOYEES THAT COMPLAIN?
by Kristina Dietrick, HR Partners
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FILING REPORT
AM Best Filings
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