Compensation and Benefits Network of Greater St. Louis upcoming events

Living Wage 101: Exploring Cost of Living in the St. Louis Area (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Living Wage 101:

Exploring Cost of Living in the St. Louis Area

When: November 10, 2026
Where: Please complete this Registration link

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Event Details

"Living wage" and "cost of living" are common terms in compensation discussions, but they are often misunderstood or used interchangeably. In this session, experts from the Living Wage Institute will explain the differences between cost of labor and cost of living and discuss how compensation professionals can use living wage data to support workforce planning and pay decisions.

Using examples from the St. Louis market, attendees will explore how living wage data is developed, what it reveals about local economic conditions, and how organizations can leverage these insights when evaluating compensation strategies for hourly and frontline employees.

Whether you are responsible for compensation design, market analysis, workforce planning, or total rewards strategy, this session will provide practical insights and a clearer understanding of how living wage data can complement traditional compensation benchmarks.

Presenters

Misael Galdámez
Data Manager

Emily Abramson
Engagement Manager

What You'll Learn

The difference between cost of labor and cost of living
How living wage data is calculated and applied
What living wage data looks like in the St. Louis market
Practical ways compensation professionals can incorporate these insights into their work

Network Over Coffee - St. Louis, MO. (Chippewa & Lansdowne) (9 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Coffee Chat with CBN Members in St. Louis, MO.

Join member of the CBN Steering Committee for an informal Coffee Chat and networking opportunity.

Whether you work in compensation, benefits, total rewards, HR, or a related field, we invite you to stop by, connect with local professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your network. These casual gatherings are designed to bring together professionals from across the region in a relaxed setting where meaningful conversations and new connections can happen.

If you are in the area, we would love to meet you. Bring a colleague, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.

We look forward to connecting with you and strengthening our local compensation and benefits community.

Location:

St. Louis Bread Co.

6607 Chippewa St., St. Louis, MO. 63109

(Chippewa St. & Lansdowne Ave)

Time:

Drop-in between 7:30am - 9:00am

Network Over Coffee - St. Charles, MO. (24 Feb 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 13:30:00 GMT

Coffee Chat with CBN Members in St. Charles, MO.

Join member of the CBN Steering Committee for an informal Coffee Chat and networking opportunity.

If you are in the area, we would love to meet you. Bring a colleague, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.

We look forward to connecting with you and strengthening our local compensation and benefits community.

Location:

Panera Bread

2079 Zumbehl Rd, St Charles, MO 63303

(Zumbehl & Hwy 70)

Time:

Drop-in between 7:30am - 9:00am