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.
Hundreds of professionals from around the globe, representing Fortune 500 corporations, consultants, non-profit organizations, researchers and academia will come together for the 10 th Annual Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) Conference and Exhibition. Hotel cut off date is Feb. 3. To register go to www.awlp.org/austin2006.
10 Reasons To Attend This Year's AWLP Conference:
Work-Life Courses: Two new work-life courses — W2: The Flexible Workplace and W3: Health and Wellness Programs.
Poster Session: The profession's top researchers and academia showcase best practices and lessons learned.
Interactive Session: Modeled after reality television, this skill-building, hands-on session will let you be creative and have fun, without anyone yelling, "You're fired!"
Workshops: Get the knowledge you need to ensure employee engagement and organizational success.
Keynote Speakers: Richard Hadden and Mary LoVerde share strategies and insight to help you bring harmony into your work, your life, and with your employees!
10th Anniversary Party: Celebrate the founding of AWLP with friends.
Exhibition Hall: More than 32 companies will showcase products to assist you in your work-life goals.
Conference Bookstore: Browse through leading titles, meet authors, and register for prize drawings.
Work-Life Awards: Attend Rosabeth Moss Kantor Award for Excellence and AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award ceremonies.
Austin, Texas: Visit the music capital of the world!
Come share best practices and learn about the latest emerging work-life trends and strategies in:
Workplace flexibility
Health and wellness
Paid and unpaid time off
Caring for dependents
Financial support
Community involvement
Culture change initiatives.
Attendees will hear some real-life experiences from key work-life advocates from such companies as IBM Corporation, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Best Buy, Families & Work Institute, Boston College — Sloan Work and Family Research, American Institute for Preventative Medicine, KPMG and Bright Horizons.
Find out more workshop details and social event activities by visiting www.awlp.org/austin2006.
This year AWLP is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since 1996, AWLP members have designed and administered corporate work-life initiatives for thousands of employees in North America and around the world. A special 10th anniversary Web site (www.awlp.org/10thanniversary) is available to learn more about AWLP history including interviews with founding members, work-life timelines, bulletin boards and a calendar of special events.
About WorldatWork®
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WorldatWork (www.worldatwork.org) is an association of human resource professionals from FORTUNE 500 and other leading organizations worldwide focused on attracting, motivating and retaining employees.
Founded in 1955, WorldatWork provides practitioners with training and education to effectively design and implement strategies and practices in total rewards, including compensation, benefits, work-life, recognition, and career development. With offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Washington, D.C., WorldatWork supports its 30,000 members and professionals in 75 countries with thought leadership, publications, research and community. WorldatWork administers certification through the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals.
The WorldatWork group of registered marks includes: WorldatWork®, workspan®, Certified Compensation Professional or CCP®, Certified Benefits Professional® or CBP, Global Remuneration Professional or GRP®, Work-Life Certified Professional or WLCP®, WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals®, and Alliance for Work-Life Progress® or AWLP®.
WorldatWork Journal, WorldatWork Press and Telework Advisory Group are part of the WorldatWork family.
About Alliance for Work-Life Progress® Alliance for Work-Life Progress (www.awlp.org) is dedicated to advancing work-life as a business strategy integrating work, family and community. An entity of WorldatWork, AWLP defines and recognizes innovation and best practices, facilitates dialogue among various sectors and promotes work-life thought leadership.
