Join us for a coffee chat as we unpack the biggest takeaways from 2025 in the world of benefits and compensation. From evolving employee expectations to bold new strategies, come and share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s shaping the future. Whether you're curious, inspired, or just want to connect—this is your space to learn, reflect, and spark ideas for what’s next.

Let’s talk wins, challenges, and what we’re carrying forward into 2026.

No slides. No pressure. Just good coffee and great conversation.

Join us for an engaging panel session focused on how Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards work together to strengthen hiring outcomes. We’ll explore how compensation and benefits strategy directly influence time-to-offer, offer acceptance, and early retention.

This live session features a moderated two-person panel discussion, followed by interactive Q&A.

Discussion Topics:

• How to align compensation and benefits to reduce time-to-offer and improve acceptance rates
• Practical design levers that influence candidate decisions (pay structure, signing bonuses, benefits bundling)
• How to measure the ROI of benefits in Talent Acquisition (acceptance rates, retention, cost per hire)
• Key legal and operational considerations (geo-pay, state benefits, remote work requirements)

Registration Fees (includes beverages and breakfast): 

Join the Total Rewards KC board and membership as we volunteer at Happy Bottoms and then head over to KC Bier for a refreshing drink! Did you know that nearly 1 in 2 families with young children struggle to provide enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry, and healthy? Since 2009, Happy Bottoms has been bridging the "diaper gap" by providing families with the diapers they need each month. Come support this amazing agency and network with Total Rewards KC.

IMPORTANT: Please sign up with Happy Bottoms here: https://cerv.is/0291gNNJ8Tr.

In today’s talent market, one-size-fits-all benefits no longer cut it. This panel explores how organizations are tailoring Total Rewards strategies to reflect their unique cultures, values, and workforce needs. Hear from leaders who have successfully aligned benefits with culture to drive engagement, support diverse employee groups, and strengthen employer brand.

Registration Fees (includes boxed lunch): 

Join us for an engaging conversation exploring the rapidly evolving leave law landscape. We’ll dive into the latest developments in paid family and medical leave programs, shifting state- and local-level mandates, and key emerging trends nationwide. Gain valuable insights from Alliant’s extensive experience working with employers across industries – helping you stay informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve.

Registration Fees (includes beverages and breakfast): 

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring honorees from the Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work awards. This year’s honorees stand out for their innovative approaches to employee well-being and career development, offering unique perks like employee ownership, miscarriage leave, in-house chefs, and even a dream coach to help team members achieve personal and professional goals. Many also feature profit-sharing programs that align individual success with company growth.

Our panel will explore how these organizations are committed to investing in their employees' futures by prioritizing continuing education, leadership development, and opportunities for career advancement. While collaboration is highly valued in the workplace, these companies also recognize the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible and hybrid work options to meet the evolving needs of their teams.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the top companies in Kansas City about what it takes to create a workplace culture that supports growth, work-life harmony, and employee satisfaction.