Submit an Article
To submit an article for consideration, e-mail Jean Christofferson, editor, at jchristofferson@worldatwork.org.
Article Guidelines
The mission of this publication is to provide WorldatWork audiences with practical total rewards information in a high-quality format that:
Serves as an informative resource with respect to trends and contemporary issues, for the purpose of advancing total rewards management, knowledge and practice
Provides compensation, benefits and total rewards professionals with a resource to assist them in contributing to the development of programs and practices that lead to superior organizational performance
Enhances the public image and reputation of WorldatWork
Keeps readers informed about current association services, member achievement and the advantages of affiliation with WorldatWork.
Article Level, Content and Focus Level
Content should target all levels of compensation, benefits and total rewards professionals. The publication’s primary audience includes emerging, mid-career and senior professionals who are striving to enhance their knowledge base and understanding of issues facing the field.
Content and Focus
Articles published in workspan may accomplish some or all of the following:
Provide new, previously unpublished ideas, concepts, solutions or perspectives
Deal with current issues and trends in total rewards, as well as crucial public policy issues related to the field
Define the context of the topic in terms of industry, demographics and other considerations
Provide information about other approaches, options and issues to consider.
Excerpts of previously published materials will be considered only if the author obtains and provides the necessary permission in writing.
Articles should neither lobby for reader action on political, economic or social causes, nor should they attempt to sell products or services.
Readership
Readers consist of practitioners, consultants, academicians and others who are engaged in or otherwise interested in the design, implementation and management of employee compensation, benefits and total rewards programs.
Nonmember subscribers include libraries and individuals interested in keeping abreast of the latest ideas, tactics and contemporary thinking regarding critical issues facing the compensation, benefits and total rewards fields.
Review Process
Each manuscript considered for publication is subject to review by the WorldatWork technical staff and volunteer reviewers with expertise in the topic area addressed in the article. The review process is “blind,” meaning that the identities of authors and reviewers are not shared. After significant re-write or revision, articles are subject to further review.
Manuscript evaluations are based on the value of the topic, timeliness, soundness of content, readability and interest to WorldatWork readers. All accepted manuscripts are subject to staff editing for style, clarity, length and gender neutrality. Associated Press style is used for editing. Authors will have the opportunity to review the edited version of their article before publication.
Copyright Ownership
After an article is accepted for publication, authors are required to sign an author contract giving WorldatWork copyright ownership of the article. The agreement stipulates that the materials submitted are original and that the authors have obtained any necessary permission for workspan to publish their materials. WorldatWork reviews reprint requests on a case-by-case basis.
In consideration of this copyright assignment, WorldatWork provides authors with up to five complimentary copies of the issue in which the author’s article appears. WorldatWork does not pay for manuscripts.
Manuscript Specifications Length
Typically, manuscripts range from 750 to 1,500 words, with two to three graphics.
Submission Format
Please adhere to the following guidelines:
Manuscripts should be submitted by e-mail as a Word document, double-spaced with paragraph indentation in 12-point Times New Roman.
Do not type headlines, subheads or other words in all caps to add emphasis.
It is advisable to use bold-face type for headlines and subheads to differentiate them from the text.
Include a one-line biography of the author(s) indicating present title(s), length of WorldatWork membership (if applicable), e-mail address and contact phone number.
Graphics and Visuals
Authors are encouraged to recommend materials for charts and other visual elements to accompany articles. Final graphics are designed and prepared for publication by WorldatWork.
Publication Opportunities News and Analysis Articles
All news and analysis articles are considered for publication. These articles may analyze current trends, recent regulatory, judicial or legislative developments, or superior/innovative industry practices. The review process focuses on:
Relevance to WorldatWork Members/Professionals. The topic is valuable to the workspan audience.
Technical Accuracy and Integrity. The content is accurate, timely and verifiable.
Uniqueness. The article contains ideas not recently published in workspan.
Communication Style. The tone and style fall within the bounds of reasonable commentary (i.e., devoid of comments that are offensive in nature or attempt to lobby or sell to the audience).
Opinion
WorldatWork welcomes the productive exchange of diverse opinions and ideas about issues, but will not publish attacks on or criticisms of individuals.
Letters. Letters may express the personal opinions of the writer regarding current issues in compensation and benefits, or they can critique previously published articles. Letters should be limited to 500 words. The review process focuses on whether the tone and style fall within the bounds of reasonable commentary. Personal attacks are not acceptable for publication. The name and company of the author are required for verification. workspan will not print anonymous letters, but will withhold the name of the company upon request.
Book Reviews. Critiques about books that relate directly to compensation, benefits and total rewards typically are 400 words. The review process focuses on whether the tone and style fall within the bounds of reasonable commentary.
Publication Schedule
Contact the editor of the current year’s planned publication schedule. workspan is published monthly. Manuscripts should be submitted at least three months before desired publication. workspan does not guarantee the date of publication.
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained in workspan is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice.
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