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Private Sector Reward Practices Could Work Equally Well in Public Sector

By HR Vendor News | January 28, 2010

January 28, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — Total rewards, a system developed within the private sector in the past five years, is a viable approach in the public sector, despite certain unique programmatic applications, such as variable pay and pay for performance. This was the key finding in a WorldatWork white paper released today titled,…

Survey Finds Pay Cuts Not as Prevalent as Pay Freezes in 2009

By HR Vendor News | January 19, 2010

January 19, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — In response to the sluggish economy, many corporations either froze or cut pay in 2009. Even as the economy starts showing signs of life, a majority plan to remain conservative when it comes to pay practices in 2010. The WorldatWork 2009-10 Salary Budget Survey, January 2010 Update (fielded…

WorldatWork to Offer HR Professional Scholarships Based on Need and Merit

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2010

January 13, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — WorldatWork, a global human resources association, has announced the launch of a scholarship program for HR professionals around the world. The scholarship aims to help HR practitioners obtain designations as Certified Compensation Professionals, Certified Benefits Professionals, Global Remuneration Professionals or Work-Life Certified Professionals. WorldatWork designations are known throughout…

WorldatWork Publishes Practitioner's Guide to Executive Rewards Communications

By HR Vendor News | January 7, 2010

Jan. 7, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — As public and media scrutiny of CEO pay continues unabated, organizations may be focusing on external communications to manage public perception when they should be equally focused, if not more so, on internal communications. WorldatWork, a global human resources association, has released a new tool to ensure successful…

Companies Struggle with How to Motivate Sales Force

By HR Vendor News | January 6, 2010

Jan. 6, 2010 — Scottsdale, Ariz. — Nothing can be more demoralizing to a sales force than a complicated, confusing, convoluted sales compensation plan. To help streamline sales compensation design, WorldatWork, a global association of human resources practitioners, has just published a new book, Sales Compensation Made Simple by Joseph DiMisa, Sales Force Effectiveness Practice…

WorldatWork publishes Axiom Consulting Partners article on How Strategic Workforce Planning Can Help You Thrive and Take the Lead

By HR Vendor News | December 31, 2009

Chicago, IL, December 30, 2009 — Axiom Consulting Partners LLC announced today that WorldatWork has published its article titled “How Strategic Workforce Planning Can Help You Thrive and Take the Lead” in the December 2009 edition of workspan magazine. “Axiom is delighted to be releasing another important piece of thought leadership by our colleagues Don…

Flexible Rightsizing: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Layoffs

By HR Vendor News | December 7, 2009

Dec. 08, 2009 – Washington, D.C. –- The struggling economy has left companies large and small to struggle with the best ways to reduce costs and protect their bottom line. Many organizations have resorted exclusively to layoffs – a painful and often ineffective method of trimming expenses during a cyclical downturn. This heavy reliance on…

Organizations Revise Sales Plans to Reward New Business and Profitability

By HR Vendor News | December 1, 2009

Dec. 2, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – In this difficult economic climate, many organizations are finding it more challenging than usual to meet their sales and revenue goals. As companies struggle to find ways to improve sales and profitability, the first place they look to adjust is their sales compensation plan. A new study by…

In Era of Benefit Cuts, Employee Equity Plans Likely to Survive

By HR Vendor News | November 18, 2009

London — 19 November 2009 — In this economic climate, many employers are reviewing employee benefits and cutting back on those programs that are no longer considered impactful or cost effective. Given the volatility in equity markets, changes in accounting rules and growing cost constraints, will employee equity plans remain effective and viable in the…

WorldatWork Announces 2010 Board of Directors

By HR Vendor News | November 10, 2009

November 10, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – WorldatWork, a global human resources association with offices in Washington, D.C. and Scottsdale, AZ, has announced its newly elected 2010 Board of Directors. Continuing her term, Sara R. McAuley, CCP, WLCP, Executive Vice President & CHRO, Tygris Commercial Finance Group Inc., will chair the WorldatWork board in 2010.…