Which of the five total rewards elements do you believe is your biggest differentiator as an employer?
Benefits |
32% |
Work-Life |
23% |
Development and career opportunities |
18% |
Compensation |
17% |
Performance and recognition |
10% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll September 2006
In the two years since the implementation of the new FLSA (Fair Pay) regulations, what has been the net effect on your overall workforce?
Very little change in employee overtime eligibility |
56% |
More employees have gained overtime eligibility than lost it (more non-exempt employees) |
38% |
More employees have lost overtime eligibility than gained it (more exempt employees) |
6% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll July 2006
Do you tie your incentive or variable pay program to company performance, employee performance or both?
Both - company and employee performance |
70% |
Just company performance |
18% |
Just employee performance |
6% |
Do not pay incentive or variable pay |
5% |
Other |
1% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll July 2006
What kind of employee turnover does your organization track?
Voluntary vs. Involuntary turnover |
55% |
All turnover; we don't differentiate |
31% |
Other (please provide comment) |
5% |
We don't track turnover |
5% |
High performer/high potential vs. all other turnover |
4% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll June 2006
Given the recent stories in the press about teleworkers having data either stolen or compromised, does your organization have a policy or policies regarding employee telework electronic security?
We do not have a policy |
35% |
We have a detailed policy |
33% |
We have a general policy |
18% |
We are currently developing a policy |
12% |
Other |
2% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll July 2006
The SEC is investigating alleged backdating of executive stock options at more than 20 companies. In some circumstances, this practice may not be illegal. What do you think is the size of this potential scandal?
Moderate, will get some headlines |
44% |
Big, but not as big as Enron |
31% |
Minor, it will blow over |
13% |
Cataclysmic, bigger than Enron |
10% |
Won't develop into a scandal |
2% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll May 2006
Due to higher gas prices, has your organization adjusted the mileage reimbursement amount and/or car allowance available to employees?
No, and we have no plans to adjust at this time |
54% |
Yes, we have already adjusted the mileage reimbursement rate and/or car allowance due to higher fuel prices |
25% |
Not yet, but we are considering adjusting |
16% |
We do not offer this type of program |
4% |
Yes, we will be adjusting in the near future |
1% |
Source: WorldatWork Web poll May 2006
QuickQuestion is a poll conducted on the WorldatWork homepage on a hot topic in the field of total rewards: compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities. Although the poll is non-scientific and respondents self-select, only WorldatWork members can access the poll and they are electronically prevented from voting more than once per poll. A typical WorldatWork member is a senior HR practitioner (i.e. employed at the manager/assistant director level and above, and has at least five years of experience in human resources or compensation). In addition, he or she is most frequently employed at the headquarters of a large company; 95 percent of the Fortune 500 companies employ a member of WorldatWork. |
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