Posts Tagged ‘WorldatWork’
Medifast CEO to Keynote WorldatWork 2013 Spotlight on Sales Compensation
August 6, 2013-Scottsdale, Ariz.–Michael C. MacDonald, Chairman and CEO of Medifast Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Spotlight on Sales Compensation hosted by WorldatWork. Now in its fourth year, the two-day event will be held Sept. 9-11 at the Westin Chicago River North. MacDonald joined Medifast’s executive committee of the board of…
Read More"Behind the Numbers: WorldatWork 2013-2014 Salary Budget Survey" A WorldatWork Media Briefing for Journalists and Bloggers
WorldatWork, a nonprofit human resources association, will brief the media on the findings from the 40th annual “WorldatWork 2013-2014 Salary Budget Survey,” the largest of its kind with 5,200 responses from 17 countries representing nearly 15 million employees. In addition to trends, the media briefing will cover salary budget increases by industry and major metropolitan…
Read MoreReward Summit Speakers Line Up Announced: ARM Holdings, Turning Point and WorldPay on Agenda for University of Cambridge Event
July 25, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz. and London, UK–Leaders from ARM Holdings, Turning Point and WorldPay are just a few of the speakers confirmed for “Future Reward: Strategies for a Hyper-Competitive World,” a special summit hosted by WorldatWork, The University of Cambridge and e-reward.co.uk. Nearly 80 reward executives from the region will convene for a full day…
Read MoreWorldatWork Certification Scholarships to Convert to Calendar System
July 17, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz.–Human resources professionals interested in applying for a WorldatWork certification scholarship have until August 6, 2013, to submit their applications. After August 6, WorldatWork scholarship offerings will convert from a rolling system to a calendar system. Under the calendar system, applications will be accepted again from January 1 through March 31, 2014,…
Read MoreExecutive Compensation Immersion Program Exceeds Expectations
July 15, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz.– Due to increased interest, WorldatWork, a global nonprofit human resources association, is pleased to announce that the inaugural Executive Compensation Immersion Program has been expanded. This accelerated education program sets the groundwork for participants to take on new responsibilities associated with executive compensation. The program was originally limited to 15 participants…
Read MoreManagement Styles Impact Employee Health and Wellness
June 18, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz.–In honor of National Employee Wellness Month, WorldatWork collected evidence showing the impact of management styles on employee health and wellness. Supportive supervision, employee schedule control and communications are empirically shown to maximize better health and wellness outcomes. FACT: Employees who sit for six or more hours a day increase their risk…
Read MoreWorldatWork Survey: Employee Recognition Programs and Wellness Programs Increasingly Intersect
June 11, 2013 — SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — A WorldatWork and ITA Group survey report released today, “Trends in Employee Recognition 2013,” shows that for the first time in the survey’s 11-year history, programs to motivate specific behavior jumped to a top-tier goal, cited by 41% of organizations in 2013 vs. 25% in 2008. “Employers are…
Read MoreWorldatWork Introduces Executive Compensation Immersion Program
June 4, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz.–The continuing evolution of the executive compensation function in organizations across the United States creates an enormous need for talent. Organizations that want to fill an executive compensation role often start by identifying high-potential talent among internal compensation, HR or finance staff. They also have HR leaders assume new executive compensation responsibilities.…
Read MoreGlobal Rewards Analysis: A Framework for Success
May 14, 2013-Scottsdale, Ariz.–One size does not fit all when it comes to global rewards programs. Local regulations, customs, and expectations vary greatly across global regions even for the same company. Finding the right balance between global and local programs is often challenging for global rewards professionals. To meet the need for tools and education…
Read MoreFor Total Rewards Professionals, Investments in Career Development Enhance Loyalty
May 8, 2013–Scottsdale, Ariz.–Total rewards professionals view career development broadly and identified training and developmental opportunities as key drivers of long-term loyalty. These were two of the key findings from a new survey report, “WorldatWork 2013 Total Rewards Professionals’ Career Development Survey.” In late April, WorldatWork introduced a Career Excellence Model for Total Rewards Professionals…
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