Take Advantage of Special Pricing on Education from WorldatWork
Kansas City Compensation and Benefits Association is proud to be a member of the WorldatWork Local Network. In partnership with WorldatWork, we are excited to roll out a special program to you for 2010. Our members will receive special discounted pricing on WorldatWork Courses, Live or Self-Paced E-Learnings, Webinars and membership, now through the end of 2010. If you are also a member of WorldatWork you will get the deepest discount available. Visit WorldatWork.

WorldatWork Certification Courses

All WorldatWork Certification Courses will be held in Overland Park, KS (exact hotel accommodation will be indicated during WorldatWork enrollment process). Courses are conducted over two days with an optional certification exam covering content held on the third morning.

Current Offerings:

Course:Bi: Regulatory Environments for Benefits Programs

Date:3/8/2010 - 3/9/2010

Description:This basic-level course presents an overview of U.S. regulatory requirements for employee benefits programs. It examines how federal regulations influence each of the main types of benefits — health and plans, retirement plans, paid time off programs IRC Section 125 & 129 plans. Attendees will learn administration and communication regulatory requirements for benefits plans, including due diligence obligations for mergers and acquisitions. * Obtain an overview of governmental influenceson employee benefit plans. * Gain an introduction to the taxation of and welfare benefits. * Examine the regulations that affect retirement benefits. * Address regulatory requirements for pay for time not worked. * Review legal issues related to IRC Section 125 plans. * Discuss requirements for dependent care assistance under IRC Section 129. * Understand communication and administration activities including proper reporting needs to ensure plans are in compliance.

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Course:T3: Quantitative Methods

Date:4/5/2010 - 4/6/2010

Description:This basic-level course focuses on general quantitative concepts, basic statistical tools, the mathematics of total compensation design and administration, mathematical modeling, and regression analysis. Participants learn to consider data from numerous sources, with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. * Learn basic quantitative concepts and the four levels of measurement * Understand how to define and compare percents, market index and compa-ratios * Study the time value of money—including compound interest and the compound salary growth rate * Find out how to collect, analyze and accurately display statistical data * Learn how to determine central tendency and measures of central location * Discuss measures of variability * Explore shapes of distribution * Gain an understanding of modeling and regression analysis

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Course:C2: Job Analysis, Documentation and Education

Date:9/13/2010 - 9/13/2010

Description:Matching the Right Methods to Your Organization This basic-level course examines the methods and processes that support job analysis, job documentation and job evaluation in order to attract and retain effective talent. You’ll cover various methods of job evaluation including quantitative and market-based approaches. Exercises help you see how the methods outlined in the course can be put into practice in your organization. * Review strategic concepts associated with job analysis, documentation and evaluation. * Learn how to approach job analysis planning and implementation. * Discuss job documentation and the necessary components and format for job descriptions. * Examine market-based and content-based job evaluations with a focus on quantitative and nonquantitative approaches.

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Course:C4: Base Pay Management and Pay for Performance

Date:11/8/2010 - 11/9/2010

Description:Design a Fair and Competitive Plan This intermediate-level course provides an in-depth discussion of the principles, design, implementation and evaluation of an employee base pay program. Exercises will show how to design a pay program that is fair, competitive and supportive of an organization’s compensation strategy. * Identify the relationship between an employee total rewards program and an organization’s business strategy. * Discuss the design of base pay programs and necessary considerations. * Discover what it takes to implement and deliver base pay. * Study the key elements in costing base pay and other compensation programs. * Gain an overview of merit pay systems, including development and utilization. * Address the effectiveness and efficiency of pay programs with monitoring and evaluation.

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