WorldatWork Awards 55th Scholarship to HR Professional from India

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Dec 14, 2011, 09:01 ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Anjali Nair of Bangalore, India, is the 55th recipient of a WorldatWork HR certification scholarship. The WorldatWork scholarship program was launched in January 2010 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.

WorldatWork has awarded 55 scholarships to reward practitioners in various countries since the program launched. Of this number, 30 have successfully obtained their designations.

The value of a one-year scholarship package ranges from $7,000 to $18,000 and includes free WorldatWork Premier membership, access to e-learning courses and materials, and all related exam fees. Applications for a WorldatWork scholarship are accepted on an ongoing basis year-round. Scholarships are open to both WorldatWork members and non-members practicing HR anywhere in the world.

Scholarship applicants must submit a 200-word essay describing the importance of certification to their HR career. In her cover letter, Nair said, "I have long wanted to add the designation of Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) to my resume, not so much for what the designation means in terms of employment opportunities but more for the subject mastery offered. The scholarship will help fulfill a lifelong cherished dream and reinforce my motto that knowledge is key to success. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest!"

For additional information or to apply, visit http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=57575&from=prm121311

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WorldatWork (www.worldatwork.org) is a not-for-profit organization providing education, conferences and research focused on global human resources issues including compensation, benefits, work-life and integrated total rewards to attract, motivate and retain a talented workforce. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork has nearly 30,000 members in more than 100 countries. Its affiliate organization, WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals®, is the certifying body for the prestigious Certified Compensation Professional® (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), Work-Life Certified Professional™ (WLCP®), Certified Sales Compensation Professional™ (CSCP™), and Certified Executive Compensation Professional™ (CECP™). WorldatWork has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Washington, D.C.

The WorldatWork group of registered marks includes: Alliance for Work-Life Progress® or AWLP®, workspan®, WorldatWork ® Journal, and Compensation Conundrum®.

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