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March-April 2009
Mark Your Calendar for May 31st
11th Annual Local Network Leadership Conference
You are cordially invited to the 11th Annual WorldatWork Local Network Leadership Conference on May 31 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.
This year’s theme, “Today. Tomorrow. Together.” focuses on the continued growth and sustained success your organization and your members can attain in the coming years by partnering with WorldatWork. We know this year brings challenges as HR professionals and companies deal with a tough economy and its impact on the workplace and workforce. But by working together, we can drive new strategies and tactics to ensure continued growth and success, even in difficult times. Our conference this year will include great networking opportunities, dynamic activities and peer-to-peer discussions to spark new ideas, alleviate fears and help you build a stronger organization.
Access the invitation for more details, and register for this conference.
Extend your stay in Seattle and build your network even more by attending the WorldatWork Total Rewards 2009 Conference & Exhibition, May 31st through June 3rd.
WorldatWork Introduces 2009-10 Organizational Strategy
Association Urges Local Network Leaders to Join Us in “Reaching New
Heights Together”
“Reaching New Heights Together” is the theme for the WorldatWork 2009-10 organizational strategy. This year we are deepening our strategic communications to ensure that all partners and local network leaders grasp and engage in our new focus areas. It is especially helpful to understand the importance of our relevance and value, our reach, our content and community and our global market expansion if we are to thrive in the tough economic times ahead and remain “top of mind” to our audiences.
The organization today is on solid footing, and the leadership remains confident that we will flourish in the future, but we can only do so if we continually communicate and familiarize our mission, who we are, what we do, who we serve and our operating philosophy to those on the frontlines of our business.
Please take the time to acquaint yourself with our new interactive Web page and watch the video from Anne Ruddy, WorldatWork President. Our organizational strategy has never been more important. We need everyone to help us reach new heights together. If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Fiebiger at Meredith.Fiebiger@worldatwork.org.
When to Throw Out the Old Plan: Spotlight on Washington Area Compensation & Benefits Association
In an uncertain economy, many compensation and benefits professionals are looking within their local community for confidence and positive indicators. In Washington, D.C., this quest for confidence may be even more earnest as the number of government employees dwarfs any other industry.
“Many of our members are government contractors,” said Theresa Lynch, President of the Washington Area Compensation & Benefits Association and Senior Consultant with Watson Wyatt Worldwide. “We know that certain areas are going to grow because they’re receiving government funds. We can make sure that our focus is aligned with where we think the spending is going to be.”
In January, WACBA conducted a meeting on the downturn and the potential for local members to see hiring freezes, layoffs, changes to merit budgets or something else. “At this kind of meeting, you not only get ideas from the panelists, but you network. You hear from other organizations that might be growing right now, and when you hear that, it can give you hope,” Lynch said.
But to inspire hope and confidence, timing is critical. Introducing a meeting on surviving the downturn meant that the WACBA board actually had to throw away a plan that was introduced the year before. “We planned our January 2009 meeting at the end of 2007, and that plan called for a meeting on global compensation,” Lynch said. “We decided in November 2008 to change that to respond to what our members were going through.”
Advisory Board Regions Assigned
The 2009 Local Network Advisory Board regions have been assigned. Read this list. Welcome to the 2009 Advisory Board members:
Chair: Robin Bernstein, CCP
Barbara Carr, CCP, SPHR
Ericka S. Collier, CCP
Jason Faris, CCP, CHRP
Robert T. Holmes, CCP
Susan Krynicky, CCP
Elizabeth A. Kunesh, CCP, GRP
Angela Stio, CCP, GRP
Choose Your Home Page Preferences
If you’ve gone to the WorldatWork Web site recently, you may have noticed we’ve redesigned to customize your online experience. Instead of separate home pages for each total rewards category, you’ll now see a unique home page based on your preferences. Some features are already in place based on what your profile indicates, but we invite you to update your preferences any time at “My Profile.” No matter what preferences you choose, all WorldatWork total rewards resources are just a click away.
The redesigned Web site also now features a place for all Public Policy news, updates and activities. Find comment letters, analyses, articles and more.
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Rae’s Reminder
Save the Date for the Next EA Call
The first EA Call was extremely successful with 35-40 EAs on the call. If you were not able to attend or would like to review the discussion, it can be found on the Local Network Leader Web page under Hosting a Course. The second of four EA Connection Calls is scheduled for June 2009. The specific date, along with the agenda of topics for the call, will be announced with an official invitation coming soon.
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