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Professional Development Programs & Events

WATRA offers engaging and informative in-person and on-line professional development programs on a regular basis throughout the year. 

Whether provided by consultants and technical experts or academic faculty from a local university, our professional development programs provide critical technical knowledge and issue exploration. These are truly design to be continuing education and help forward the science of total rewards.

​In addition, WATRA is a local partner of WorldatWork and supports its training and certification programming. WATRA will host in-person certification programs in the future but you can view WorldatWork's online catalog here: WorldatWork Certification Courses.


Upcoming Programs

    • February 26, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • HUB International: 8300 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, VA 22102
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    About the Event

    In the evolving landscape of pay equity and transparency legislation, organizations face complex challenges in analyzing various pay elements such as base salary, bonuses, benefits, and equity programs. This session will explore effective approaches for complying with diverse legislative requirements across jurisdictions. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for accurate reporting, addressing compliance questions, and managing varied reporting standards.  Join John Ford, Chief Revenue Officer at Trusaic, and Kelly Voss, Rewards and Career Advisory Leader at Aon, as they share actionable strategies and real-world expertise to help organizations navigate the intricacies of global compensation analysis. Together, they will provide a roadmap to ensuring compliance while fostering equitable and transparent pay practices.

    Location Note: Attendees can either park in the garage or use metered parking out front of the HUB International building. The meeting room is located in the low-level conference room (take the elevators downstairs and then follow the signs for WATRA).

    Agenda

    Networking & Breakfast: 8:30a - 9a

    Presentation: 9a - 10a

    Q&A and Wrap-Up: 10a - 10:30a

    Speakers

    John Ford, Chief Revenue Officer, Trusaic. John oversees global product development, operations, sales, and services across all of Trusaic’s product portfolio segments.  With extensive experience in product development, go-to-market, professional services and data analytics, John has led the development and deployment of multiple world-class SaaS HR tech solutions supporting mission-critical workforce priorities for global organizations. This includes Trusaic’s award-winning Workplace Equity technology platform and Trusaic’s comprehensive ACA Compliance & Reporting technology suite.  John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Music (Classical Violin) from Oregon State University.


    Kelly Voss, Rewards & Career Advisory Leader, Aon.  Kelly is a seasoned leader in total rewards, spearheading Aon Rewards and Career Advisory for North America. With extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, total rewards integration, and global reward plan design, Kelly is a go-to authority in organization analysis and redesign. Her proficiency extends to market alignment, incentive design, and competency-based pay programs. Actively engaged in the Society for Human Resources and the American Management Association, Kelly specializes in integrated total rewards, career architecture, and global compensation redesign. Notably, she advocates for pay transparency, emphasizing its crucial role in fostering equitable workplaces and driving organizational success.

    CEUs

    This SHRM continuing education course qualifies you for 1.5 CEUs toward your recertification. Attendance will be recorded and the code will be provided to you after the program.

    This WorldatWork continuing education course qualifies you for .25 CEUs toward your recertification. After attending this education program, you will self-report these credits to WaW.

    • March 12, 2025

    About the Event

    Coming soon...

    Speakers

    Donna Moreno, Compensation Leader, DEI at the Washington Post 

    Irina Shestakova, Director Total Rewards and Global Mobility at the Washington Post

    CEUs

    This SHRM continuing education course qualifies you for 1.5 CEUs toward your recertification. Attendance will be recorded and the code will be provided to you after the program.

    This WorldatWork continuing education course qualifies you for .25 CEUs toward your recertification. After attending this education program, you will self-report these credits to WaW.

    • April 16, 2025

    About the Event

    Coming soon...

    Speakers

    Michelle Randolph with TIAA

    CEUs

    This SHRM continuing education course qualifies you for 1.5 CEUs toward your recertification. Attendance will be recorded and the code will be provided to you after the program.

    This WorldatWork continuing education course qualifies you for .25 CEUs toward your recertification. After attending this education program, you will self-report these credits to WaW.

    • May 14, 2025

    About the Event

    Coming soon...

    Speakers

    Panel TBD

    Moderator TBD

    CEUs

    This SHRM continuing education course qualifies you for 1.5 CEUs toward your recertification. Attendance will be recorded and the code will be provided to you after the program.

    This WorldatWork continuing education course qualifies you for .25 CEUs toward your recertification. After attending this education program, you will self-report these credits to WaW.

    • June 18, 2025

    About the Event

    Coming soon...

    Speakers

    Pending...

    CEUs

    This SHRM continuing education course qualifies you for 1.5 CEUs toward your recertification. Attendance will be recorded and the code will be provided to you after the program.

    This WorldatWork continuing education course qualifies you for .25 CEUs toward your recertification. After attending this education program, you will self-report these credits to WaW.

    • August 13, 2025
    • TBD

    About the Event:

    Coming soon...

    Location:

    TBD

    • October 15, 2025
    • TBD

    About the Event:

    Coming soon...

    Location:

    TBD

    • December 10, 2025


Past Programs

January 16, 2025 Trends and Issues in Sales Compensation
December 05, 2024 Holiday Happy Hour
October 09, 2024 World at Work Total Rewards Summit Series: Arlington ’24
September 16, 2024 Pay Equity 101
August 22, 2024 Empower Your Workforce with Family-Friendly Policies
July 18, 2024 Aligning Total Rewards Strategies with Financial Goals: A Total Rewards and CFO Collaboration
June 11, 2024 Legacy Planning: Wills, Estates and Trusts
May 15, 2024 The Future of Total Rewards: Challenges Employers Face and Implication for Future Total Rewards Approach
April 25, 2024 Leveraging Survey Data to Flex Your Benefits
March 20, 2024 Financial Wellness Strategies: Nurturing Prosperity and Well-being in the Workplace
February 21, 2024 Mastering Hybrid Work: The Compensation Professional's Guide to Boosting Retention, Enhancing Productivity, and Minimizing Costs
January 23, 2024 Leveraging AI in Today’s Total Rewards
December 14, 2023 Holiday Happy Hour
November 15, 2023 Pain Points around New Regulations/Pay Transparency and Leave Plans
October 18, 2023 Current Trends in Compensation Structure Design and Practices
September 21, 2023 M&A and Total Rewards: Achieving Synergy Through Strategic Alignment
September 19, 2023 WaW Affiliates Event: Mini Mastermind: Well-Being Meets AI
August 09, 2023 People Analytics: Understanding Best Practices and How It Can Enhance Your Workforce Strategy
July 13, 2023 Pay Transparency: The Benefits, Challenges, and Legal Requirements
June 21, 2023 The Ultimate Benefits Upgrade! How to Maximize Your Existing Offering and Take Advantage of Recent Exciting Changes
May 17, 2023 Keeping the Momentum on DEI
April 13, 2023 Lifestyle Benefits: How to Use Non-Salary Benefits To Improve The Lives of Employees
March 22, 2023 WaW Affiliates Day: Salary Structure & Compensation Trends
March 09, 2023 Sales Compensation Formula Mysteries Solved!
February 08, 2023 Mental Health Awareness and Education
December 07, 2022 Washington Area Employer Total Rewards Trends
October 20, 2022 Compensation Basics Series: Working with Market Survey
September 14, 2022 The Washington Metropolitan Area Economic Performance and Outlook: Uncertainty, Resilience, Opportunities
June 22, 2022 CHRO's Biggest Reward Challenges of Today
May 24, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Employee Benefit Plans

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