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WorldatWork is a global human resources association focused on compensation, benefits, work-life and integrated total rewards to attract, motivate and retain a talented workforce. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork provides a network of nearly 30,000 members in more than 100 countries with training, certification, research, conferences and community. It has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Washington, D.C.

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WorldatWork has made it even easier for total rewards professionals to connect and share ideas and information in the Online Community. Create or join a group today based on location, area of interest, level of responsibility or other options.


WorldatWork Launches Scholarship Program
The one-year scholarship package for HR practitioners includes WorldatWork Premier membership, access to self-paced e-learning certification preparation course materials for the scholarship awarded and all related exams.


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Communication is an integral part of the implementation process for any compensation program. This new tool will help proactive compensation professionals prepare for and facilitate discussions with executives about their rewards packages. Take a sneak peek at this new member benefit!


WorldatWork Online Community for HR and Total Rewards Professionals
Open to the public, this community is designed to give compensation, benefits, work-life and rewards professionals a virtual forum to connect, share and learn with the total rewards community.


What is total rewards?

Total Rewards: All of the tools available to the employer that may be used to attract, motivate and retain employees. Total rewards include everything the employee perceives to be of value resulting from the employment relationship. 

Throughout history, employers have been challenged with attracting, motivating and retaining employees. From the simplest barter systems of centuries past to the current complex incentive formulas of today, the organizational premise has been the same: Provide productivity and results to our enterprise and we will provide you with something of value.

There are five elements of total rewards, each of which includes programs, practices, elements and dimensions that collectively define an organization's strategy to attract, motivate and retain employees. These elements are:

  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Work-Life
  • Performance and Recognition
  • Development and Career Opportunities

As the association representing the professions comprising total rewards, WorldatWork has served as a focal point for intellectual-capital development and dialogue about this topic.

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The economy's impact on pay programs and what rewards professionals can do to help retain and motivate employees. Jim Stoeckmann, CCP, and Don Lindner, CBP, CCP, GRP, discuss getting the most out of limited budgets, retaining key employees, and establishing, adjusting and maintaining effective reward programs.


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Newsline – Total Rewards


Survey Reveals Little Known Opportunities to Help Women Better Achieve a Financially Secure Retirement
Sep 1, 2010
State, Local Government Employment Remains at 16.6 Million
Sep 1, 2010
Optimism Among Private Company CEOs Dips Slightly Due to Regulatory, Political and Economic Uncertainty
Sep 1, 2010

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Newsline – Compensation


Employer Spending on 2010 Salary Increases and Variable Pay Awards Lower than Originally Anticipated
Aug 30, 2010
Wage and Hour Litigation Tops List of Employment Class Action Claims
Aug 26, 2010
Pay at Health Insurers Poised for Modest Growth in 2011.html
Aug 20, 2010

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Newsline – Benefits


Survey Reveals Little Known Opportunities to Help Women Better Achieve a Financially Secure Retirement
Sep 1, 2010
Older Workers' Confidence in Retirement Security Rebounds, But Remains Below Pre-Crisis Levels
Sep 1, 2010
First Round of Applicants Accepted into Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
Sep 1, 2010

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Newsline – Work-Life


Despite Some Bright Spots in the Economy, Workers Still Overwhelmed this Labor Day
Aug 25, 2010
Nearly 70% of Workers Wish for Workspaces that Allow Both Sitting and Standing
Aug 19, 2010
Employee Engagement Remains Low, Study Finds
Aug 13, 2010

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Newsline – HR


Survey Reveals Little Known Opportunities to Help Women Better Achieve a Financially Secure Retirement
Sep 1, 2010
State, Local Government Employment Remains at 16.6 Million
Sep 1, 2010
Optimism Among Private Company CEOs Dips Slightly Due to Regulatory, Political and Economic Uncertainty
Sep 1, 2010

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Newsline – Canada


Ontario Government to Propose Broad Reforms to Strengthen Pensions
Aug 25, 2010
Canadian Compensation Planning for 2011 Is Back to Cautious Normal
Aug 19, 2010
Market Volatility to Blame for Global Pension Funding Declines
Jul 15, 2010

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Newsline – Global News


DB Continues Evolving with Multinational Company Contributions Cut as Part of Pension Redesign
Sep 1, 2010
DC Pension Pots Recover as Annuity Rates Drop
Aug 31, 2010
Employers Underestimate Risks Associated with Poor DB Membership Data
Aug 27, 2010

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