Summary: Isle Of Capri Casino Kansas City
As mentioned in the previous PESTLE assignment, economics, social, technology, legal and environmental elements all have a substantial effect on overall business and its revenue in the casino industry. Here I have outlined challenges faced and successes achieved in response to these areas as it pertains to Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City. I will begin with the economic implications and the effect is has on a corporate run establishment.
Currently, the challenge posed to the organization is the hiring, retention and development of employees given the cities current rate of unemployment. The unemployment rate in Kansas City is at a historic low. The average for 2016 was 4.4 which is less than the Missouri and United States average for 2016. …show more content…
Effective recruitment is crucial to fixing turnover and low employment levels. A user friendly application is a must. Hiring managers are competing with every other employer in Kansas City for talent at all levels and nearly all age groups are using smart phones as their primary internet access. Making the application accessible only via computer or laptop, limits the number of potential hires due to simple lack of technological consideration. Social media recruiting presence is also critical and must be more readily accessible to allow changes to be made quickly. I believe that creating a mobile app could make this more achievable and give managers a competitive edge in the …show more content…
November 28, 2016 marked the ground breaking of Union Berkley Riverfront Park. A $72M mixed-use development consisting of 410 luxury apartments, 12,400 square feet of retail space and a 400 space parking garage to be completed mid-2018. Additional plans for the property include sand volleyball courts, a dog park, coffeehouse and bar within Berkley Park. Completion of this project will only aid in increasing business for the casino and creates a positive forecast for the future of the organization.
It is expected that with the continued positive perception, increased revenues and continued exposure to the surrounding areas and markets that employment opportunities will receive better response thus bringing in talented candidates and in turn solving the casino’s low employment and retention problems.
The future of isle of Capri Casino has never been brighter. The area developments, successful casino operations and continued improvements not only keep the casino competitive with other casinos in the market, but make it one of the top leading establishments not only in the Kansas City area, but also extending its success above other casinos in the surrounding Missouri cities as
Currently, the challenge posed to the organization is the hiring, retention and development of employees given the cities current rate of unemployment. The unemployment rate in Kansas City is at a historic low. The average for 2016 was 4.4 which is less than the Missouri and United States average for 2016. …show more content…
Effective recruitment is crucial to fixing turnover and low employment levels. A user friendly application is a must. Hiring managers are competing with every other employer in Kansas City for talent at all levels and nearly all age groups are using smart phones as their primary internet access. Making the application accessible only via computer or laptop, limits the number of potential hires due to simple lack of technological consideration. Social media recruiting presence is also critical and must be more readily accessible to allow changes to be made quickly. I believe that creating a mobile app could make this more achievable and give managers a competitive edge in the …show more content…
November 28, 2016 marked the ground breaking of Union Berkley Riverfront Park. A $72M mixed-use development consisting of 410 luxury apartments, 12,400 square feet of retail space and a 400 space parking garage to be completed mid-2018. Additional plans for the property include sand volleyball courts, a dog park, coffeehouse and bar within Berkley Park. Completion of this project will only aid in increasing business for the casino and creates a positive forecast for the future of the organization.
It is expected that with the continued positive perception, increased revenues and continued exposure to the surrounding areas and markets that employment opportunities will receive better response thus bringing in talented candidates and in turn solving the casino’s low employment and retention problems.
The future of isle of Capri Casino has never been brighter. The area developments, successful casino operations and continued improvements not only keep the casino competitive with other casinos in the market, but make it one of the top leading establishments not only in the Kansas City area, but also extending its success above other casinos in the surrounding Missouri cities as