Our world has been turned upside down. There is a lot of change and uncertainty for our health, livelihood, and daily life. We can get through this together, but we need to focus on building rhythm and resilience in our day-to-day life by living Quadrants of Well-Being: mechanical, chemical, energetical, psychospiritual.

This session includes the Building Rhythm and Resilience Assessment that will be provided to registrants in advance of the presentation.

Bayleigh Soza, Program Manager of Small Changes Big Shifts and co-host of the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast, is a passionate advocate for whole-person well-being and creating generational change. With a degree in Sports and Exercise Therapy and a career dedicated to holistic health, Bayleigh plays a vital role in enhancing the wellness of individuals and communities. She oversees all operations of Small Changes Big Shifts, including the Kansas City Wellness Consortium, Quadrant Education programs, corporate wellness keynotes, and the Shift Experience journey. Through her leadership, podcasting, and community involvement, Bayleigh inspires meaningful shifts toward healthier, more connected lives.

Registration Fees: $35 members/$60 non-members and guests

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Join Total Rewards KC for an engaging and informative panel discussion on essential compensation and rewards strategies at our upcoming event, “Getting Your House in Order: Compensation” 

What to Expect:

In today’s evolving market, developing and maintaining a strong compensation strategy is more critical than ever. Our expert panel will dive into key topics, including:

Panel Speakers:

Whether you're building a new compensation program or enhancing an existing one, this discussion will provide practical insights and strategies you can implement in your organization.

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"Who, Where, What, When and How" will provide a general overview on Global Insurance and Assistance/Risk programs. Now more than ever, multinational corporations (MNCs) face constant challenges as they globalize and expand their diverse and international workforce.   Learn how multinational corporations (MNCs) can better support the health and safety of international talent as they expand and globalize operations.

This presentation will offer insight into the evolution of global benefits supporting those employees that live, work, and travel outside of their home country. Topics covered will include:

·       The multiplicative factors of global benefit package:

o   who’s covered,
o   who’s building the programs,
o   what benefits are offered
o   how exactly are these programs are implemented

·      Valuable health and safety insights that may impact assignment success rates and organizational reputation. 

·       Tools to help discover if an organization is offering the right global benefits

·       Key factors that should be included in a global benefits package

o   Is my organization offering the right global benefits?
o   What are the gaps in coverage?
o   How do we even get started offering global benefits?

Susan Di Chesere brings more than 21 years of healthcare experience in domestic and international employee benefits strategy, to her role as Vice President of Client Development for UnitedHealthcare Global.

The rise of specialty medications and GLP-1 drugs is transforming the healthcare landscape—bringing several challenges for employers. In this expert-led panel discussion, we’ll dive into the latest trends, cost implications, and strategies for managing these high-cost therapies within employer-sponsored health plans. Gain insights into how these medications impact workforce health, productivity, and benefits strategy, and walk away with actionable approaches to navigate this evolving space.

Panelists & Moderator:

• Jessica Lea - Tria Health (Panelist)
• Danny Weiss - BlueKC (Panelist)
• Pat Frederick - BlueKC (Moderator)

Registration Fees: 

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

A special thank you to our sponsor!

Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us for an engaging and interactive discussion on tackling the evolving total rewards challenges in 2025. This virtual session offers a relaxed and collaborative space for HR professionals to exchange ideas, share strategies, and gain insights on navigating compensation, benefits, and employee recognition in a rapidly changing workplace. Whether you're looking for innovative solutions or simply seeking to network with peers, this session is your opportunity to connect and prepare for the year ahead.

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. 

Attention Vendors/Carriers/Consultants: We are limiting the number of non-practitioners attending this event so that Total Rewards professionals can collaborate with their peers in a comfortable setting. Please consider joining another event in the future!

Registration Fees: 

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

A special THANK YOU to our generous sponsor: 

Join the Total Rewards KC Board of Directors and membership as we volunteer at Giving the Basics, a wonderful organization dedicated to providing essential hygiene products to individuals and families in need. By volunteering, you will be helping sort and package hygiene products.

Come support this incredible organization and network with Total Rewards KC!

To register, please sign up with Giving the Basics by clicking HERE or cut/paste this link: https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/67858198555f4. 

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.

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