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Attending our professional development opportunities is an invaluable investment for HR and total rewards professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and impact. Our expertly designed regular programs, insightful webinars, and coffee chats provide cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills tailored to the evolving demands of the industry. By participating, you'll not only stay current with the latest trends and best practices but also gain actionable insights that can drive your organization’s success. Moreover, these events offer prime networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with thought leaders and peers, fostering professional growth and opening doors to new career opportunities.  Regular programs are typically held on the second Thursday of each month with the exception of July and December, when meetings are not held. Coffee chats, webinars and community support projects vary. 

    • July 23, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Heart to Heart, 11550 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219

    Join the Total Rewards KC board and members as we assemble hygiene kits at Heart to Heart International. These essential kits are distributed in the immediate aftermath of disasters, support ongoing crisis response efforts, and serve under-resourced communities around the world. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/totalrewardskc

    After Volunteering at Heart to Heart, please join us at Martin City Lenexa Pizza and Taproom 
    5:45pm at Martin City Lenexa Pizza and Taproom, 8802 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS.

    Happy Hour sponsored by:

                




    • August 05, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • JE Dunn, 1001 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106
    Register


    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.

    Presenters:  Evan Schlack, Alliant & Ally Naes, SunLife

    Registration Fees (includes beverages and breakfast): 

    • $35 Members
    • $60 Non-Members/Guests

    NOTE: This session will qualify for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit; however, participants must manually enter the activity into their certification portal to receive credit.

    A special thank you to our generous sponsor:






    • October 08, 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • JE Dunn, 1001 Locust St., Kansas City, MO
    Register


    Join us for an engaging and collaborative roundtable event designed exclusively for Total Rewards professionals! This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and share insights on the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in the world of Total Rewards.

    This roundtable is all about you—your challenges, your priorities, and your questions. To ensure the conversation is both valuable and relevant, we want to hear from you! Send us topics that matter most to you and your organization, whether it’s innovative rewards strategies, DE&I initiatives, employee well-being, or any other area of interest to admin@totalrewardskc.org

    All Total Rewards KC meeting participants are expected to engage respectfully and professionally, fostering an environment for sharing ideas, expertise and experiences thoughtfully. We ask that conversations remain focused on sharing knowledge and building connections, with solicitation and aggressive promotion avoided. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive space where  By participating, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a positive meeting experience for everyone.

    Registration Fees (includes beverages and breakfast): 

    $35 - Total Rewards KC Members
    $60 - Non-Members/Guests

    Total Rewards KC Members register a guest to attend with you and get your name entered into the drawing for a $150+ gift card that will be given away at the annual holiday party! 

    A special THANK YOU to our generous sponsor



    • November 12, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • IMA, 11350 Switzer Rd., 1st Floor Conference Center, Overland Park, KS
    Register


    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.

    Registration Fees (includes beverages and breakfast): 

    • $35 Members
    • $60 Non-Members/Guests

    NOTE: This session will qualify for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit; however, participants must manually enter the activity into their certification portal to receive credit.





    • December 02, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • JE Dunn, 1001 Locust Street, Kansas City, MO


THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 BUSINESS PARTNERS!







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