Pioneering Affiliate Networks Recognized for Transformative Impact
January 9, 2025
Scottsdale, Arizona — WorldatWork unveiled its annual recognition of local affiliate networks that are reshaping the Total Rewards landscape through innovative professional development and community engagement.
This year's honors highlight remarkable achievements across four distinct levels of excellence: Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond, reflecting the depth and breadth of strategic initiatives driving HR professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits Association of San Diego (CBASD) and East Tennessee Compensation and Benefits Association (ETCBA) received the Sapphire award. Chicago Compensation Association (CCA) and North Texas Compensation Association (NTCA) received the Emerald award. Total Rewards Kansas City (TRKC) received the Ruby award. Calgary Total Rewards Network (CTRN), Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Association (RMTRA), Twin Cities Compensation Network (TCCN), Columbus Compensation Association (CCA), Intermountain Compensation and Benefits Association (ICBA), New England Compensation Consortium (NECC), Washington Area Total Rewards Association (WATRA), Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association (OCCBA), and Hawaii Compensation Group (HICOMP) received the Diamond award.
Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association (OCCBA), captured WorldatWork's top award status "2024 Affiliate of the Year."
The recognition framework comprehensively evaluates affiliates by examining their strategic contributions to human resources and Total Rewards professionals. This includes assessing their commitment to advancing professional development, fostering community involvement, and driving meaningful member engagement and growth. Each affiliate is carefully reviewed to determine their level of impact and innovation within these critical areas.
Award levels are determined by the number and quality of strategic initiatives successfully implemented, ranging from a single focused initiative at the Sapphire level to comprehensive four-initiative approaches earning the Diamond designation. This tiered recognition system allows WorldatWork to highlight and encourage progressive professional networking and development across diverse regional communities.
About WorldatWork Affiliates
WorldatWork Affiliates represent a critical network of local professional communities dedicated to Total Rewards excellence. These affiliate groups provide localized professional development, specialized networking platforms, and region-specific insights. They create valuable opportunities for HR and Total Rewards professionals to exchange knowledge, strengthen expertise, and support career growth through targeted networking and educational resources. https://worldatwork.org/affiliates
"Our WorldatWork Affiliates truly embody the spirit of community and collaboration within the Total Rewards and HR profession. Their ability to provide localized development and region-specific insights is unvaluable in driving excellence. By fostering opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, and career growth, they paly a vital role in empowering HR and Total Rewards professionals to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their organizations." Elissa O'Brien, Vice President of Membership at WorldatWork.
About WorldatWork
WorldatWork is the leading global nonprofit association for professionals engaged in the critically important practice of Total Rewards. We serve those who are responsible for cultivating inspired, engaged, productive, and committed workers in effective and rewarding workplaces. We guide them in the design and delivery of Total Rewards programs with our membership, education, certification, idea exchange, thought leadership, knowledge creation, information sharing, research, and networking. For more than 70 years, WorldatWork has served Total Rewards professionals throughout the world working in organizations of all sizes and structures. Professionals from more than 93% of Fortune 500® organizations rely on WorldatWork for Total Rewards solutions.
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