activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 2
- Information Dissemination through Publications HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsProduces and distributes weekly newsletters, including Workspan Weekly, to provide updates on trends and compliance in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, and offers insights and practical tips for communicating compensation information.
- Resource Hubs for Employee Well-being and RecognitionProvides centralized resource hubs for information on employee well-being and recognition, developing resources in collaboration with leaders and producing practical solutions based on recurring roundtables with senior practitioners.
research · 1
- Total Rewards and Compensation ResearchConducts research and surveys on trends, pay equity, and career insights in Total Rewards and compensation, including an annual Salary Budget Survey, and provides benchmarking data for compensation planning in 22 countries, with customized reports for the U.S. and Canada.
capacity building · 2
- Networking and Learning OpportunitiesFacilitates in-person and online networking and learning opportunities, including roundtables with senior practitioners, webinars, and professional events/conferences, to support career growth and develop practical solutions in total rewards, compensation, benefits, well-being, and employee recognition.
- Professional Development and Certification Programs Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers a range of educational courses, immersion programs, and certification programs (including CSCP®) in compensation management, executive compensation, U.S. employer-sponsored retirement plans, sales compensation, and employee recognition, providing foundational knowledge and best practices for professionals.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Career growth as a talent retention strategy career_growth_for_talent_retentionPromotes skill-building and career advancement opportunities as a means to increase employee engagement, support organizational readiness, and retain talent.
- Communication as a core component of compensation effectiveness compensation-communication-strategyEmphasizes clear and strategic communication of compensation programs as essential to employee understanding, engagement, and program success.
- Community-based professional development and peer learning community-based learningFosters ongoing learning, networking, and knowledge advancement through professional communities in physical and virtual environments, particularly in areas like employee recognition and Total Rewards.
- Expert-led professional instruction and certification professional_certification_modelDelivers high-quality education on complex compensation and Total Rewards topics through experienced faculty and structured certification programs that build professional capability and leadership.
- Information dissemination to support professional development and equity information_dissemination_and_professional_developmentKeeps professionals informed on evolving Total Rewards practices and promotes workplace equity by distributing timely updates, expert perspectives, and resources on diversity and pay equity.
- Practitioner-driven solution development through collaborative roundtables practitioner-roundtable drivenDevelops practical, real-world solutions in compensation, total rewards, and employee well-being by leveraging recurring roundtables with senior practitioners, ensuring resources and education reflect current challenges and industry needs.
- Practitioner-informed education and resource development practitioner-informed developmentCreates timely, accurate, and applicable educational content and resources through collaboration with industry practitioners, advisory teams, and expert consultants to ensure practical relevance.
- Research and evidence-based development of Total Rewards insights evidence_based_talent_managementProduces data-driven research and analysis on Total Rewards trends, talent management, and workforce dynamics to inform organizational strategy, resource development, and professional education.
- Strategic alignment of compensation and benefits with organizational objectives compensation-alignment-with-business-objectivesTeaches and promotes the alignment of compensation, retirement plans, and sales compensation programs with broader business goals to improve talent attraction, retention, motivation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Total Rewards as a strategic HR framework total_rewards_frameworkPositions Total Rewards as a critical capability for addressing key HR challenges including retention, pay equity, and cost management, integrating multiple components of employee value.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Essentials of Compensation Management
Foundational course introducing compensation philosophy, pay structure design, internal equity, market competitiveness, and communication strategies
Executive Compensation Immersion Program
35-hour program providing foundational knowledge in executive compensation concepts, trends, and best practices for professionals entering or re-entering the field
Retirement Plans: Design Considerations and Administration
Course exploring U.S. employer-sponsored retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457, and SIMPLE plans, covering compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, and administration
Salary Budget Survey
Benchmarking tool providing data from 22 countries to help organizations plan compensation strategies, with customizable reports for industry, geography, and organization size
Sales Compensation Course Series
Training program covering the design, administration, evaluation, and management of sales compensation programs, aligned with the Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP®) certification
Simplifying ‘Comp-Speak’ for Employees in the Era of Pay Transparency
A resource providing insights and tips for effectively communicating complex compensation details to employees in light of rising pay transparency regulations.
Total Rewards Career Insights
A report analyzing the evolving landscape of Total Rewards, including skills needed, career outlooks, and future trajectories for professionals in the field.
Workspan Weekly
A publication providing news on trends and compliance in Total Rewards, compensation, and benefits.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Fidelity Investments Partner — Collaborated with WorldatWork on a survey about pay equity initiatives.
- Global 500 companies Network — Organizations that use WorldatWork certifications for employee rewards programs
- Global 500 companies Network — Relies on WorldatWork certifications to support employee rewards, engagement, and retention efforts.
- Mercer Partner — Collaborates on promotional content related to talent attraction and retention tools.
- Workspan Weekly Network — Produces and distributes the Workspan Weekly publication to share trends and compliance news in total rewards.
- Workspan Weekly Network — Publication offering news and insights on total rewards, compensation, and benefits, distributed by WorldatWork.
- Workspan Weekly Network — Publication produced and distributed by WorldatWork to deliver trends and compliance news in Total Rewards, compensation, and benefits.
- Workspan Weekly Network — Publication providing news on trends and compliance in total rewards, compensation, and benefits.
- Workspan Weekly Partner — Flagship newsletter providing updates on trends and compliance in total rewards, compensation, and benefits.
- Workspan Weekly Partner — Produces and distributes the Workspan Weekly publication as part of its content offerings.