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Sept. 1, 2010 AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life Programs and Emerging Talent Nominations accepted online Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2010 Scottsdale, Ariz. – Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an affiliate of WorldatWork, is now accepting submissions for the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award and Work-Life Rising Star. More>>
July 26, 2010 WorldatWork Announces Additional Scholarship Recipients
Washington – WorldatWork has awarded certification scholarships to 20 more deserving HR professionals. Scholars will receive a package that waives fees for WorldatWork e-learning certification preparation courses and exams as well as Premier Membership for 12 months. More>>
July 19, 2010 WorldatWork Joins Partner Coalition to Expand Workplace Flexibility
Washington, D.C — Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork has committed to being a coalition partner for a new national campaign to expand workplace flexibility in the business community. Corporate Voices launched this campaign on June 28, after the White House announced at a first-ever Forum on Workplace Flexibility in March that it would lead a campaign to encourage businesses to become "Business Champions" for flexibility. More>>
July 14, 2010 Base Pay and Monetary Incentives Motivate Less Than Intangibles, Leadership
Washington, D.C — As a result of the economic crisis, employers have become concerned about keeping employees engaged after having experienced wage freezes, lost bonuses, increased work demands and downsizing. Motivating employees under these circumstances and recognizing that once the economy improves top talent may leave for other opportunities has created a new corporate battle cry: “Employee Engagement.”. More>>
June 30, 2010 New Survey: Employers Use Paid Time Off to Compete for Talent
Washington, D.C — A new WorldatWork research report finds that a majority of U.S. employers surveyed offer paid time off to compete in the labor market. According to the report, “Paid Time Off Programs and Practices,” three out of four survey respondents find it necessary to offer paid time off programs and do so in traditional and non-traditional ways. More>>
June 24, 2010 WorldatWork to Brief Congress on Corporate Practices for Paid Time Off
WorldatWork will hold a Congressional briefing on Wednesday, June 30, to share findings from its latest research, “Paid Time Off Programs and Practices.” Senator Christopher Dodd is the honorary co-host for the briefing which will discuss findings from the WorldatWork research report which found that U.S. employers offer paid leave to compete in the labor market. More>>
June 16, 2010 Survey: Mismatch Between Serious Work-Life Issues and 2010 Company Plans The top work-life issues being addressed in 2010 do not track with the most serious employee issues — workload and stress/burnout
A new survey by WFD Consulting and Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) at WorldatWork, "The State of Work-Life 2010," found a steady commitment to work-life initiatives among senior management in a wide range of industries. More>>
May 18, 2010 Most Companies Now Consider Work-Life Initiatives Integral to Total Rewards
A new survey of 741 multinational companies by WorldatWork and Mercer, "The State of Total Rewards Integration," found that more than half of companies now consider work-life initiatives a staple of Total Rewards. More>>
May 17, 2010 Employees Want Different Things at Various Life Stages
When it comes to employee compensation and benefits, being fair and consistent are key requirements. The idea of customized rewards packages is not readily welcomed by human resources or line managers. It is, after all, easier to treat all employees the same. Making 'special deals' requires time, positive intention, creative thinking and discussions that many managers and HR practitioners have little experience or comfort with. But that's exactly what is needed in order to effectively attract, motivate and retain the talent needed for organizational success, according to a new WorldatWork research report, "Beyond Compensation: How Employees Prioritize Total Rewards at Various Life Stages." More>>
May 17, 2010 Hiring? Offer Recruits Career Development Opportunities
As companies begin hiring again, what engagement levers should they pull during the recruitment phase? Are the same levers effective for motivating current employees and reducing turnover? These questions are answered in a new WorldatWork research report, "The Relative Influence of Total Rewards Elements on Attraction, Motivation and Retention," by Stephanie C. Payne, Ph.D., Michael K. Shaub, Ph.D., Allison Cook, Margaret T. Horner, and Wendy R. Boswell, Ph.D., all of Texas A&M University. More>>
May 4, 2010 Alliance for Work-Life Progress Executive Director Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee Kathie Lingle, executive director of the Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork, testified today before a congressional subcommittee to provide industry perspective and recommendations on the federal government’s work-life programs. More>>
April 29, 2010 Alliance for Work-Life Progress Executive Director to TestifyBefore Senate Subcommittee on May 4 The Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia have invited Kathie Lingle, executive director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork, to testify at its hearing titled, “Work-life Programs: Attracting, Retaining and Empowering the Federal Workforce.” More>>
April 6, 2010 AWLP Announces 2010 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award Recipients Hospital Corporation of America, Clerk & Comptroller of Palm Beach County, U.S. Navy Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
Washington – Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) at WorldatWork recently announced the recipients of its 2010 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Established in 1996, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by AWLP, to recognize organizations that have successfully aligned work-life initiatives with business objectives. More>>
March 31, 2010 WorldatWork Public Statement on White House Forum on Flexibility Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) at WorldatWork applauds the White House for hosting a Forum on Workplace Flexibility (March 31). Integral to the WorldatWork Total Rewards model, work-life and workplace flexibility are important initiatives for attracting and retaining employees. More>>
March 18, 2010 WorldatWork Announces First Group of Scholarship Recipients Washington, D.C. – WorldatWork today announced it has awarded certification scholarships to 10 deserving HR professionals. Scholars will receive a package that waives fees for WorldatWork e-learning certification preparation courses and exams as well as Premier Membership for 12 months. The scholarship awards are based on individual need and merit. More>>
January 12, 2010 WorldatWork to Offer HR Professional Scholarships Based on Need and Merit Compensation, benefits and work-life training and certification to help HR Practitioners
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 the HR and rewards community as marks of expertise and excellence in all areas of rewards. WorldatWork Career Center data show that 83% of employers look for certification when recruiting HR professionals. Nearly 17,000 HR practitioners have attained a WorldatWork designation since certification was introduced in 1976. More>>
October 22, 2009 Majority of Organizations Adjusting HR Policies to Deal With Swine Flu
Washington, D.C. – WorldatWork, a global human resources association, just released the results of its Web poll on employers’ preparations for a possible H1N1 pandemic. With 430 participants, the Web poll (results below) shows that a large majority (68 percent) of organizations are being proactive and are treating this as a potential health emergency. Some 19 percent are treating it like any other flu, 10 percent are taking a wait-and-see approach, while three percent are not even discussing it. More>>
October 16, 2009 October Declared National Work and Family Month U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Pass Resolutions
Washington, D.C. – Recognizing the importance of employers and employees working together to achieve more balance between work and family, Congress has declared October to be National Work and Family Month. The recognition was made official on October 14, when the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 296 and the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 768. Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Michael Crapo (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Workplace Flexibility Study Group, were the lead sponsors in the Senate. Reps. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Todd Platts (R-PA) were the lead sponsors of the House resolution fo r the second year in a row. McCarthy is Chairwoman and Platts is Ranking Member of the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee. More>>
October 6, 2009 Members of Congress Recognize October as National Work and Family Month WorldatWork and AWLP Lead Month-Long Campaign to Promote Work-Life Effectiveness
Washington, D.C. — Members of Congress in both houses have introduced resolutions to officially designate October as National Work and Family Month, a national awareness campaign that promotes work-life effectiveness as an integral element of the modern workplace. More>>
September 1, 2009 AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life Programs and Emerging Talent Nominations accepted online Sept. 1-Nov. 2, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an affiliate of WorldatWork, is now accepting submissions for the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award and Work-Life Rising Star.
Established in 1996, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by AWLP to recognize organizations that have developed outstandingwork-life programs. Progressive organizations like Accenture, KPMG and Pepsi Bottling Group and more have all been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. More>>
July 23, 2009 Flexible Schedules for Hourly Workers Becoming More Prevalent Washington, D.C. – A new study by WorldatWork and the Work Design Collaborative (WDC) indicates that the number of hourly workers in the U.S. using flexible scheduling benefits such as teleworking is larger than expected. The study, “Flexible Work Arrangements for Nonexempt Employees,” found that a surprisingly high number of companies are allowing nonexempt employees to telework despite traditional limitations such as work hour and safety requirements. More>>
June 2, 2009 Purdue University and Boston College Together with Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announce the Winners of the 9th Annual Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award
Chestnut Hill, MA — The Center for Families at Purdue University and the Boston College Center for Work & Family, with the support of Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork, are delighted to announce Shelley Correll, Stephen Benard and In Paik as the winners of the 9th Annual Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research. More>>
June 2, 2009 Helen Darling Receives Top WorldatWork Award KPMG, Pepsi Bottling Group, RSM McGladrey Recognized for Work-Life Innovation Professionals from Deloitte, The Balanced Worker Project and United Services Automobile Association Honored as Rising Stars
Seattle, Wash. – WorldatWork has recognized several individuals and organizations for their outstanding leadership roles in the total rewards profession. The awards were given today in a ceremony held at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference and Exhibition at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Wash. More>>
May 5, 2009 WorldatWork Launches Online Community for HR and Total Rewards Professionals
WorldatWork has recently launched the WorldatWork Online Community. Open to the public, this community is designed to give compensation, benefits, work-life and rewards professionals a virtual forum to interact and connect with industry peers. More >>
February 17, 2009 Telework Revs Up as More Employers Offer Work Flexibility The number of U.S. employees who worked remotely at least one day per month increased 39 percent the past two years, from approximately 12.4 million in 2006 to 17.2 million in 2008, according to WorldatWork, the global human resources association that studies telework as a tool to attract, motivate and retain employees. In its survey brief Telework Trendlines™ 2009, WorldatWork reports that the sum of all teleworkers – employees, contractors and business owners – has risen 17 percent from 28.7 million in 2006 to 33.7 million in 2008. More>>
October 2, 2008 WorldatWork Wins Award from Arizona Psychological Association
WorldatWork has won the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award from the Arizona Psychological Association, in a recognition program of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA award honors organizations, both public and private, that are leading the way in developing a psychologically healthy workplace, one that integrates employee goals of health and well-being with organizational goals of performance and productivity. More>>
September 30, 2008 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Declaring October as National Work and Family Month Washington, D.C. — On September 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1440 declaring October as “National Work and Family Month.” Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) co-sponsored the resolution, along with 20 other members of the House. More>>
Sept. 24, 2008 Most Employee Rewards Programs Designed With No Regard to Generational Differences "One Size Fits All" Approach Could Hinder Efforts to Attract and Retain Talent
Washington, D.C. — A new WorldatWork survey finds that – when it comes to designing and implementing total rewards programs – generational differences in the workforce are not currently top of mind for compensation and benefits practitioners. Only 12 percent of respondents say this is a significant issue right now, though a majority believe it will warrant more attention over the next five years. More>>
Sept. 16, 2008 WorldatWork Leads Congressional Briefing on Work and Family Issues Washington, D.C. — Inspired by recent events from the Presidential campaign trail, the focus on work and family issues and work-life balance has never been stronger. Many of these issues were front and center this morning at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill led by WorldatWork, a global human resources association. More>>
Aug. 27, 2008 WorldatWork Survey Finds Telework on the Rise in the U.S., Canada
Washington, D.C. — Employers in both the United States and Canada deploy a similar mix of employee rewards programs to attract and retain talent in an ever-changing marketplace with diverse employee needs. More>>
June 19, 2008 WorldatWork Receives 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility Scottsdale, AZ — WorldatWork was named a winner of the 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility today, distinguishing the employer as a leading example of workplace flexibility in Arizona and across the nation. More >>
May 20, 2008 Workplace Flexibility Means One Thing in the Private Sector, Another in Academia WorldatWork e-Book Probes the Differences, with Helpful Resources and Best Practices
Workplace flexibility is simple to grasp in principle, but not always as easy to define so that it’s clearly understood by managers in all sectors. In the fall of 2007, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation funded a working retreat on workplace flexibility that was proposed and organized by Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork. For the first time, 30 leading practitioners from both higher education and private industry met with the sole purpose of defining workplace flexibility and sharing best practices, triumphs and challenges. More >>
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April 24, 2008 AWLP Announces 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award Recipients Accenture, Ernst & Young and USAA Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork dedicated to advancing work-life, recently announced the recipients of its 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Established in 1996, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by AWLP, to recognize organizations that have developed outstanding programs that exemplify the work-life element of total rewards. More >>
April 2, 2008 Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2008 Work-Life Rising Star Honorees Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and work-life thought leadership, recently announced the recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognition program. Now in its second year, the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognition program identifies stellar professionals who exhibit a combination of professional and personal attributes that demonstrate emerging leadership and growing contributions to the work-life community. The four recipients will be acknowledged publicly at the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference & Exhibition Work-Life Reception. More >>
Oct. 5, 2007 October is National Work and Family Month
Work-life balance and flexibility is the theme at many companies this month as organizations observe National Work and Family Month with a variety of programs and special events. More>>
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Five Ways to Manage What You Can’t See
Whatever the reasons — job autonomy, better productivity in a regimen other than 8-to-5, gas prices, work and family balance — telecommuters have become one of the fastest growing groups of employees in corporate America. According to the WorldatWork “Telework Trendlines” survey report, more than 28 million Americans now work at least one day per month from home, with an estimated 100 million teleworking by 2010. Still, most managers have only been trained to work with employees who are physically present to them. More >>
March 4, 2010 Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2010 Work-Life Rising Star Honoree
Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and work-life thought leadership, recently announced the recipient of the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star Recognition Award. Now in its fourth year, the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognizes stellar professionals who exhibit a combination of professional and personal attributes that demonstrate emerging leadership and growing contributions to the work-life community. The recipient will be acknowledged publicly at an awards ceremony during the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference & Exhibition to be held in Grapevine, Texas, on May 18. More>>
Aug. 20, 2007
Alliance for Work-Life Progress in Search of Work-Life Rising Stars
Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an affiliate of WorldatWork, is searching for stellar, up-and-coming professionals who demonstrate emerging leadership and growing contributions to the work-life field for its Work-Life Rising Star recognition program. Nominations will be accepted online Aug. 20-Nov. 2, 2007, at www.awlp.org/award. More>>
Aug. 16, 2007
AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life Programs Could your organization be among the ranks of Massachusetts General Hospital, Sun Microsystems, The U.S. Army, and the nation of Singapore? All of these have been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. As the highest honor offered by AWLP, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award will be presented at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition being held May 20-23, 2008 in Philadelphia. More>>
Aug. 8, 2007
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant to Further Workplace Flexibility
Unique advances in workplace flexibility in both the private sector and academia need to be exchanged to reduce duplication of efforts and achieve faster progress. To facilitate this conversation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has approved a $45,000 officer grant for a working retreat being dubbed the “Cross-Sector Flexibility Retreat.” More >>
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S.M.A.R.T. Teleworking Tips for Employers
Teleworking allows employees to work smarter, not harder. WorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals, offers the S.M.A.R.T. way to manage teleworkers: More >>
May 31, 2007 Lingle to Receive 2007 Work Life Legacy Award Kathleen M. Lingle, Director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), has been named an honoree of the 2007 Work Life Legacy Award. Families and Work Institute presents the award each year to recognize outstanding leaders in the work-life movement. More>>
May 3, 2007 WorldatWork Press Publishes Excellence at Work—The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace
How can managers create a passionate workforce? A new book by WorldatWork Press titled Excellence at Work—The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace provides some answers. Author Sandy Asch, principal of Alliance for Organizational Excellence, presents six simple yet powerful principles for creating a work environment in which employees proactively solve problems, bring out the best in each other, reignite their passion for their jobs, and have fun. More>>
Feb. 22, 2007 AWLP Announces 2007 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Recipients
Hadas Mandel & Moshe Semyonov
Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), the leading not-for-profit professional work-life association, in partnership with The Center for Families at Purdue University and The Center for Work and Family at Boston College, recently announced the recipients of the 2007 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research Award. Hadas Mandel and Moshe Semyonov are the 2007 honorees for the single best piece of work-family research published during a calendar year. More>>
Feb. 8, 2007 Telework Trending Upward, Survey Says The number of Americans whose employer allows them to work remotely at least one day per month increased 63%, from 7.6 million in 2004 to 12.4 million in 2006, according to a recent report issued by WorldatWork. In total, the sum of teleworkers (both employed and self-employed) working remotely at least one day per month has risen 10% from 26.1 million in 2005 to 28.7 million in 2006. More>>
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Feb. 2, 2007
AWLP Announces 2007 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award Recipients Capital Metro Transportation Authority, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States Patent & Trademark Office Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), the leading not-for-profit professional work-life association, recently announced the recipients of its 2007 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Austin, TX), United States Patent & Trademark Office (Washington, D.C.) and Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA) are the 2007 honorees for implementing programs that enrich the lives of their employees while achieving organizational and business goals. More>>
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Feb. 2, 2007 Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2007 Work-Life Rising Star Honorees SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), a global network of professionals committed to advancing work-life effectiveness, recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Work-Life Rising Star recognition program. Recipients are recognized for their emerging leadership and potential as major contributors to the work-life community. More>>
Jan. 23, 2007 Work-Life Conference to Address Balancing Act Issues Event in Phoenix, Ariz., to draw more than 300 HR practitioners and thought leaders from around the world SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - What does the workplace of the future look like for workers across the globe? Will we be working longer or shorter hours? Will office space be phased out and workers able to work from anywhere? Will the workforce get older or younger? Will the workplace become more flexible and less rigid? These are just some of the questions that will be answered during the annual Work-Life Conference and Exhibition to be held Feb. 21-23, 2007 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. More>>
Nov. 13, 2006 New Book Demystifies Culture in the Workplace Culture at Work: Building a Robust Work Environment by G. Michael Barton SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - Faced with a growing talent crunch, companies are expending a lot of energy trying to achieve recognition as an employer of choice in something. In addition to the usual suspects – best companies for working mothers; women of color; diversity regardless of gender; and Fortune’s list of the best companies to work for – new possibilities are sprouting up, including best companies for innovation (BusinessWeek’s new list) and best small to mid-sized employers. More>>
August 25, 2006 Alliance for Work-Life Progress in Search of Work-Life Rising Stars Nominations Accepted Online Sept. 8 - Oct. 30, 2006 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), the association for work-life professionals, is searching for stellar, up-and-coming professionals who demonstrate emerging leadership and growing contributions to the work-life field for its new Work-Life Rising Star recognition program. Nominations will be accepted online Sept. 8-Oct. 30, 2006. More >>
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July 10, 2006 AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life Programs Now Accepting Applications for 2007 AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - What do Sun Microsystems, GlaxoSmithKline , The U.S. Army, and the nation of Singapore all have in common? They have all been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. The highest honor offered by AWLP, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award, will be presented at the annual AWLP and WorldatWork Work-Life Conference being held Feb. 21-23, 2007 in Phoenix, Ariz. More >>
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June 7, 2006
Laptop Theft More Prevalent; Simple Preventive Measures Reduce Risk Free guide from WorldatWork/ITAC offers practical tips for teleworkers
With 45 million Americans working from homes, hotel rooms, cars, parks and other places, data security has become a paramount concern. An increasing number of organizations are establishing mandatory policies for employees to follow in order to prevent the theft of laptops and valuable organizational data. In a report guide entitled "Exploring Telework as a Business Continuity Strategy," ITAC, WorldatWork's Telework Advisory Group, advises organizations on protecting data and equipment for teleworkers (employees who work from anywhere) as well as telecommuters (employees who work from home). The guide provides practical tips for deterring the theft of laptop computers, an issue that made headlines recently following the theft of a laptop from the home of a Veterans Administration employee. More >>
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May 23, 2006 Work-Life Professionals Sharpen Focus on Employee Health and Well-Being in 2006, Survey Says As organizations strive to manage rising health-care costs, more work-life professionals sharpen their focus on proactive health and wellness programs in the workplace.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Professionals charged with helping employees create work-life effectiveness are focusing mostly on programs related to health and well-being in 2006, according to a recent survey published by Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP). AWLP is a global not-for-profit professional association committed to advancing work-life effectiveness. AWLP is part of the WorldatWork family. More >>
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Mar. 2, 2006 Purdue University and Boston College Together With Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announce the Winners of the 6th Annual Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award CHESTNUT HILL, MA — The Center for Families at Purdue University and the Boston College Center for Work & Family, with the support of Alliance for Work Life Progress, are delighted to announce Natalia Sarkisian and Naomi Gerstel as the winners of the 6th Annual Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research. More >>
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Jan. 23, 2006
10 Reasons To Attend AWLP Work-Life Conference Alliance for Work-Life Progress Annual Conference & Exhibition — Set for March 1-3 in Austin, Texas
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — If you're a work-life practitioner, an HR professional or a researcher of work-life issues, you won't want to miss the premier work-life conference from Alliance for Work-Life Progress set for March 1-3, in Austin, Texas. More >>
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Jan. 19, 2006
AWLP Announces 2006 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award Recipients Sun Microsystems, GlaxoSmithKline and American Business Collaboration for Quality Dependent Care Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP), the leading not-for-profit professional work-life association,
recently announced the recipients of its 2006 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Sun Microsystems, GlaxoSmithKline and American
Business Collaboration for Quality Dependent Care are the 2006 recipients for implementing programs that enrich the lives of their
employees while achieving organizational goals. More >>
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Jan. 5, 2006
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Marks 10th Anniversary Work-Life and HR Professionals Gathering for March Anniversary Celebration SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Ten years ago, visionaries and innovators in the work-life profession, comprised of practitioners, academia, consultants, researchers and service providers gathered to decide on the future of two professional associations, Association of Child Care Consultants International and The National Work Family Alliance. The result, a merger that gave birth to Alliance for Work/Life Professionals presently known as Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP). More >>
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Nov. 9, 2005 WorldatWork, Galinsky Honored for Advancing Human Resource Practices Professional HR Association Elected 'Honored Organization' of the Year SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — WorldatWork, a human resources professional association, has been recognized as the 2005
"Honored Organization" by The National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) for advancing the understanding and
practice of disciplines associated with human resources for the past 50 years. More >>
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Nov. 7, 2005 Summit to Address Work-Life Effectiveness in Arizona Businesses
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — An upcoming summit for business executives, human resource professionals, educators and academics will address the successes and challenges facing businesses in Arizona: optimizing the ability of the workforce to effectively manage work and home responsibilities.
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Sept. 12, 2005
WorldatWork Announces Call for Presentations for Its 51st Annual Conference
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — WorldatWork, a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to knowledge leadership in compensation, benefits and total rewards today announced its open call for presentations for its Total Rewards Conference & Exhibition 2006. The 51st annual conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim Calif., May 7-10, 2006. More >>
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July 5, 2005
Application for Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award
Now Available
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) announces a call for applications for its 2006 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. The award will be presented, March 1-3, 2006, at the AWLP 10th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Austin, Texas. More >>
June 20, 2005 Alliance For Work-Life Progress Director To Be Keynote Speaker At National Work-Life Event In Singapore SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP), a membership organization committed to the development and advancement of the field of work-life effectiveness, today announced that its director, Kathie Lingle, has been invited to address an audience of more than 1,000 business leaders and human resources professionals at the first national Work-Life Harmony Week conference in Singapore, July 19, 2005 - July 22, 2005.More >>
June 6, 2005 Management Leads Charge in Field of Work-Life, Says Study
SCOTTSDALE ARIZ. — A recent study of work-life professionals states that top management (CEO or top HR professional) is leading the way when it comes to championing work-life effectiveness programs. More >>
February 10, 2005 AWLP Recognizes U.S. Army, Government of Singapore and United Technologies Corporation for Work-Life Innovations SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) recently announced the recipients of its 2005 Work-Life
Innovative Excellence Award. The U.S. Army, the nation of Singapore, and United Technologies Corporation with Work/Life
Innovations are the 2005 recipients for implementing programs that enrich the lives of their employees while achieving
organizational goals. More >>
July 28, 2004 Application for Work-Life Innovation Award Now Available SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — The Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) announces a call for applications for its 2005 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. The awards will be presented, Feb. 9-11, 2005 at the 10th annual AWLP conference in Orlando, Fla. More >>
July 28, 2004 Work-Life in the Spotlight at Annual AWLP Conference SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Work-life professionals from across the country will be gathering in Phoenix for the upcoming 8 th Annual AWLP Conference, Progress in Motion . Known as the premier gathering of work-life professionals, the conference is set for Feb. 18-20 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa. More >>
July 21, 2004 AWLP Seeking Exhibitors, Sponsors for 2005 Conference SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) is now seeking exhibitors and sponsors who would like to be a part of the magic at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida for the 9 th Annual AWLP Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for Feb. 9-11, 2005. More >>
July 19, 2004 AWLP Issues Call for Presentations for 2005 Conference SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) is now accepting presentations for workshop sessions at its 9th Annual Conference, scheduled for Feb. 9-11, 2005, at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. More >>
May 27, 2004 Work-life Profession Shows Signs of Recovery, Industry Survey Reveals Large corporations are expanding their work-life staffs for the first time in two years, a survey by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) and the newsletter Work/Life Today reveals. More >>
January 13, 2004 New Director Named for AWLP Read it >>
November 20, 2003 AWLP, WorldatWork Join Forces Read it >>
