Tools

Whether you need the most reliable HR-reported source of up-to-date salary benchmarking data or want to look at total compensation for your top executives against multiple peer groups, WorldatWork members can get started for free with Salary.com and Main Data Group.

WorldatWork members get free, unlimited access to compensation and pay structure reports for more than 800 jobs. Readily find the information you need by sorting nationally, by state and by metropolitan area. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited access outside of the U.S)

WorldatWork members now have instant access to two powerful tools that provide the comprehensive, real-time pay data needed to keep up with the evolving talent market: WageScape and Squirrel.

Quickly and easily build personalized statements that show your employees the total value of compensation and benefits they receive from your organization. Enter the relevant data and this tool presents them in a clean, easy-to-understand format.

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited applicability outside of the U.S.)

Take the faster, easier path to hiring your next new recruit! Search these sample job descriptions by job title or job family to find the ones you need. Move forward confidently knowing the terminology and criteria for your new positions are current and up to date.

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited applicability outside of the U.S.)

Create performance reviews that are customized to your needs while ensuring that assessment criteria and rating language are applied consistently across the organization. This tool includes sample performance standards to help speed you through the process.

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited applicability outside of the U.S.)

Easily create customized job descriptions tailored to your organization’s needs. Select from a list of tasks, activities and skills for each job — or add your own. Results are presented in a clean, standardized format that ensures consistency.

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited access outside of the U.S)

Manage your organization’s pay equity using articles, webinars, courses, research and certifications. Quickly see a concise summary of the pay equity protections (state and local laws on pay equity, salary history and pay transparency) in place.

This tool helps multistate employers understand the potentially intricate web of state and federal employment laws. Quickly create customized charts that compare federal and state laws on the topics you select.

(*Data is U.S. focused and may have limited applicability outside of the U.S.)

Effectively navigate the complexities of the Family and Medical Leave Act and tackle potentially sensitive situations with ease and skill. This tool makes it easy to find up-to-date information from the Department of Labor so you can understand and manage your company’s legal responsibilities.

Federal court action on 11/15/24 vacated the DOL’s 2024 rule to increase salary thresholds effective 7/1/24, 1/1/25, and  automatically increase threshold every three years going forward. The thresholds then effectively reverted back to those that went into effect on 1/1/20.

On 11/26/24 the DOL appealed the district court’s decision. WorldatWork will continue to monitor developments and provide updates.

Visit this toolkit for additional details and tools.

This toolkit includes a variety of resources to help you implement the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) regulations. These generic templates reflect changes to FLSA exemption tests that were published on September 24, 2019 and went into effect January 1, 2020.

Access more than 35 best-practice templates, examples and resources on topics that typically land on compensation committee agendas throughout the year. If you have wondered how your peers have addressed an issue you’re facing with their compensation committees, this toolkit provides helpful guidance.

The right formula can save you countless hours of work, ensuring accuracy and consistency over time. These sample formulas are designed to help WorldatWork members get started on developing great formulas that produce reliable outcomes.

Curated by the WorldatWork staff, this glossary can help you get up to speed quickly. Whether you are new to managing people and rewards, or are moving into an unfamiliar area, this glossary will help you quickly find reliable definitions for key terms.

Developed by senior leaders in executive compensation, the Proxy Tables Checklist presents key items to consider before and while drafting your company’s proxy statement.

Easily evaluate your company’s Total Rewards program -- including compensation, benefits, well-being, career development and recognition offerings. Get help spotting gaps, finding new opportunities, and enhancing your rewards strategy for optimal organizational performance. 

Get tips on picking the right salary data, forming salary structures and making budget recommendations in this invaluable report.