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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

  • Holiday Happy Hour | Diamond Celebration – WATRA Shines Bright!

    • December 10, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • HUB International, Tenant Lounge, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, VA 22102
    Register

    About the Event

    Join our Diamond Celebration – WATRA Shines Bright! 

    Celebrate in style -- come lift a glass of bubbly to toast WATRA’s big year as a WorldatWork Diamond Affiliate award winner! Make merry with elegant food and beverages, holiday music, games, prizes and gifts for all! Join the fun from 5:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. at HUB International. See you there!

    Location

    HUB International, Tenant Lounge

    8300 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, VA 22102

    Parking Information

    The P4 Parking Deck is located behind the HUB building

    Garage Rates:

    0-2 hours ($6.00)

    Above 2 hours ($13.00)


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Past Programs

November 12, 2025 Aon: 2026 Legislative Updates and How They Will Impact Total Rewards
October 28, 2025 Solving the Wicked Problem of Fair Pay
September 17, 2025 Unlocking Employee Satisfaction: Innovative Lifestyle Spending Accounts and Benefits Programs for a Competitive Edge
August 14, 2025 Sip, Snack & Socialize – WATRA Summer Happy Hour!
July 17, 2025 Global Compensation Design: Balancing Global Consistency and Local Business Need
June 12, 2025 Legal Update: State Law Compliance
May 20, 2025 Optimizing Executive Rewards for Business Growth
April 16, 2025 Understanding the Secure 2.0 Act
February 26, 2025 Meeting Global Regulatory Standards through Compensation Analysis
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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