# ​​How the Kansas Department of Labor Created a Perpetually Adaptive Unemployment Insurance System​

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Podcast: [The Government Technology Insider Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-government-technology-insider-podcast-6475483)
Published: 2026-01-22T14:38:19+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/governmenttechnologyinsider/2477496
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## Resource

​Modernizing the technology that supports government services is a primary way state agencies are working to deliver services more efficiently and meet constituent demand. But while implementing new technology is a significant milestone, the challenge of ensuring that systems are capable of delivering on the mission extends far beyond launch day . A perpetually adaptive system—and a mindset to match—are critical to keep systems functional and relevant. ​In our previous podcast, Amber Shultz, Kansas’s Secretary of Labor, shared the four keys to successfully delivering a complex digital transformation project . In today’s episode, we welcome Secretary Shultz back to share her insights on ensuring that the new unemployment insurance system in Kansas can adapt to user needs, evolving policies, and ever-changing technology.

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