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WORLDATWORK
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 316054097 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE Y20Z · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.worldatwork.org
revenue
$14.1M
expenses
$12.6M
net assets
$6.0M
employees
127
volunteers
7
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO SERVE, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THOSE WHO REWARD AND ENGAGE THE WORKFORCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

WORLDATWORK is a professional association and educational organization focused on Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, and work-life integration. It provides education, certifications, research, and networking opportunities to HR and compensation professionals globally. The organization aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to design and manage effective reward programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2.26M
    CONFERENCES: WORLDATWORK HOSTS A TOTAL REWARDS CONFERENCE ANNUALLY, AS WELL AS SMALLER, REGIONAL CONFERENCES. REVENUES INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEES, SPONSORSHIP FEES, AND EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH FEES.
  2. #2 $2.08M
    PUBLICATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AND SELLS ITS OWN BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY AND CAREER CENTER REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

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.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • HR and Compensation Certification Programs 6 activities
    • Administers professional certification programs
      Offers and maintains certification programs such as the Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP®) and other credentials used by Global 500 companies, based on defined Bodies of Knowledge and informed by expert practitioner input.
    • Offers professional development courses and training programs
      Provides foundational and specialized educational courses in compensation management, executive compensation, sales compensation, and U.S. retirement plans, designed to build professional expertise in total rewards and related fields.
    • Professional Development and Certification Programs
      Offers a range of educational courses, certifications, and recertification credits for professionals in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and employee recognition. This includes foundational courses, executive immersion programs, and specialized sales compensation certification programs.
    • Professional Development and Certification Programs
      Offers 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.
    • Professional Development and Certification Programs
      Offers a range of educational courses, certifications, and recertification credits for professionals in total rewards, compensation, benefits, executive compensation, sales compensation, and employee recognition. These programs cover foundational knowledge, best practices, and compliance.
    • Sales Compensation Certification Content Development
      Develops certification exam content for sales compensation professionals by utilizing insights from expert practitioners and consultants in the field.
  • Professional Development & Networking Events 5 activities
    • Facilitates networking and community engagement
      Provides in-person and online networking and learning opportunities for professionals in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, including events, roundtables, and community platforms.
    • Networking and Community Engagement
      Facilitates in-person and online networking and learning opportunities for professionals in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and employee well-being, including roundtables with senior practitioners and professional events.
    • Networking and Learning Opportunities
      Facilitates 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.
    • Organizes professional events and conferences
      Hosts in-person and live events, including conferences and targeted gatherings such as a sales compensation professional event in Chicago, focused on total rewards, compensation, and recognition topics.
    • Resource Hubs and Events for Employee Programs
      Provides centralized resource hubs for information on employee well-being and recognition, developing resources in collaboration with industry leaders. The organization also hosts professional events and conferences focused on total rewards, sales compensation, and employee recognition.
  • Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking 4 activities
    • Conducts research on total rewards and compensation trends
      Produces original research on shifts in total rewards roles, skills, and career trajectories, including reports such as 'Total Rewards Career Insights' and analysis of a 60% increase in Total Rewards-focused roles since 2018. Also conducts surveys on pay equity initiatives in collaboration with partners like Fidelity Investments.
    • Total Rewards and Compensation Research
      Conducts research and surveys on trends in total rewards, compensation, and pay equity, including salary budget surveys and analyses of career shifts for Total Rewards professionals. This includes reporting on the increase in Total Rewards-focused roles and conducting surveys on pay equity initiatives.
    • Total Rewards and Compensation Research
      Conducts 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.
    • Total Rewards and Compensation Research
      Conducts research and surveys on trends in Total Rewards, compensation, and pay equity, including the Salary Budget Survey, and analyzes shifts in skills and career trajectories for Total Rewards professionals. This includes benchmarking data from 22 countries and customized compensation reports for the U.S. and Canada.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
    • Offers recertification and continuing education credits
      Provides opportunities to earn recertification credits through participation in webinars and other educational programs, supporting ongoing professional credential maintenance.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Develops practical solutions through practitioner collaboration
      Produces practical tools and resources for employee well-being, recognition, and total rewards based on recurring roundtables with senior-level practitioners and collaboration with leaders in people and business management.
    • Distributes Workspan Weekly and related newsletters
      Produces and distributes Workspan Weekly, a subscription-based newsletter providing news, trends, and compliance updates in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, delivered weekly through multiple channels.
    • Information Dissemination through Publications
      Produces 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.
    • Information Dissemination through Publications
      Produces and distributes weekly newsletters and publications, such as Workspan Weekly, providing updates on trends and compliance in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and employee well-being.
    • Information Dissemination through Publications and Newsletters
      Produces and distributes weekly newsletters, including Workspan Weekly, to provide updates on trends and compliance in total rewards, compensation, and benefits. It also offers insights and practical tips for communicating compensation information.
    • Provides compensation communication and compliance resources
      Offers practical guidance and centralized resources to help organizations communicate compensation information clearly in response to pay transparency regulations, including compliance updates and trend analysis in total rewards, compensation, and benefits.
    • Resource Development and Insights
      Develops and provides resources, insights, and practical tips for organizations on topics such as communicating compensation information, employee well-being, and employee recognition, often in collaboration with industry leaders.
    • Resource Hubs for Employee Well-being and Recognition
      Provides 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.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$14.06M
Contributions & grants$1.67M12%
Program service revenue$11.64M83%
Investment income$563K4%
Other revenue$197K
expenses
Total expenses$12.59M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.49M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.46M
Cash$2.82M
Investments$17.79M
Liabilities$20.47M
Net assets$6.00M
Liquid reserves19.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
T SCOTT CAWOOD CEO 40 $635K
MIHAI POPOACA PRESIDENT 40 $348K
GAD PELEG VP, PRODUCT DELIVERY 40 $247K
GEORGE A PISARUK GENERAL COUNSEL 40 $227K
MICHAEL A MCCALLUM VP, GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT 40 $202K
SUE HOLLOWAY DIRECTOR, EXEC COMP STRATEGY 40 $196K
DETELINA TRENDAFILOVA VP, SALES AND MARKETING 40 $192K
LISA M TURBA VP, CONTENT MANAGEMENT 40 $190K
CORLISS D BERNOSKY VP, HUMAN RESOURCES 40 $184K
STEPHEN BODDY DIRECTOR, CONTENT 40 $171K
ALICIA SCOTT-WEARS DIRECTOR, CONTENT 40 $158K
CARA WELCH FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL 40 $143K
PAMELA WANKEL FORMER VP, FINANCE 40 $126K
board members · 7
  • ALAN GARDNER — DIRECTOR
  • J RITCHIE — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF CHAMBERS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • MARY LYNN FAYOUMI — DIRECTOR
  • NATHALIE PARENT — DIRECTOR
  • SARA MCAULEY — CHAIR
  • STACY PETREY — DIRECTOR
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.