MSCA Redbirds Outing
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Come for a day of fun at the Memphis Redbirds Game
MSCA Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, September 23rd from 11:30am - 1:00pm
Mid-South Compensation Association’s Quarterly Meeting
MSCA’s Annual Seminar
October 14th, 2010
MSCA’s Annual Seminar
Memphis WorldatWork Certification Courses
Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th
Are you working toward Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification? If not, start now!
Memphis Area Salary and Benefits Survey
March 31st – May 4th
Conducted by The Centre Group in collaboration with the Mid-South Compensation Association (MSCA) and SHRM-Memphis
WorldatWork Certification Courses in Memphis
Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th
Are you working toward Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification? If not, start now!
MSCA sponsors WorldatWork Certification Courses in Memphis. By offering the course in Memphis, Mid-South compensation and benefits professionals can work on certification without the expense of traveling to a distant location.
There is no time requirement for completion of the nine courses to become fully certified. More information on certification requirements is available on WorldatWork website.
2010 Course Offerings in Memphis
February 3 - 4, 2010 - Memphis, TN
C2: Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation
October 6 - 7, 2010 - Memphis, TN
C17: Market Pricing - Conducting a Competitive Pay Analysis
To register: contact Customer Relationship Services at WorldatWork:
Online: http://www.worldatwork.org/seminars
Phone: 877/951-9191 (6am - 4:30 pm MST)
Fax: 480/483-8352, Toll-free 866/816-2962
Hotel Accomodations:
Accommodations can be made at the Hampton Inn located across the street from the seminar location at 3579 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125. Phone: 901-754-8454
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact Traci Salzer, VP Professional Development, at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Questions? Contact Us
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Address: P.O. Box 171362, Memphis, TN 38187
About the MSCA
The Mid-South Compensation Association is a member of WorldatWork’s local network, an alliance of human resource organizations supporting excellence in the field of compensation, benefits, and work-life.
The MSCA offers high quality, dynamic and responsive programs to our members, and facilitates professional development by offering seminars and courses annually.
Debbie Young
President
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Annette Taylor
President Elect
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Todd Massey
VP Communications
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Sharon Williams
VP Programs
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Jessica Glatstein
VP Finance
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Traci Salzer
VP Professional Development
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Jodi Williams
VP Membership
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Shirley Shelton
VP Surveys
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On-line Job Bank to post and find compensation positions
Locally offered continuing education courses for compensation certification
Networking with local compensation and HR professionals
Quarterly Newsletter featuring informative articles
Quarterly Meetings featuring expert compensation and HR speakers
The Mid-South Compensation Association welcomes you.
Our mission is to provide educational development and to facilitate the exchange of information and experiences for compensation and human resources professionals.
MSCA Scholarship Fund
In support of our community and the pursuit of academic study, the Mid-South Compensation Association Scholarship Fund will provide a $2,000 scholarship to be administered by the University of Memphis and the University of Memphis Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 for the Fall and separately, $1,000 for the Spring semester.

- Eligible candidates include University of Memphis students with declared major of Psychology or Management with concentration in the area of Human Resources Management
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is desirable in order to compete with other candidates
- Preference given to a member or immediate family member of the Mid-South Compensation Association.
Application for the scholarship will be coordinated through the University’s Scholarship Office.
Useful Links
This is list of Internet and intranet sites that are useful for HR Professionals in general, and Compensation Professionals in particular. The list is always growing. Please email your suggestions for additional sites to the Webmaster.
- Abbott, Langer & Associates (Salary and Benefits Surveys)
- Alexander Group (Consultants)
- American Management Association
- American Payroll Association
- Benchmarking Exchange
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Economic Research Institute (ERI) (Salary Surveys and Reports)
- Hay Consultants
- Hewitt Consultants
- Institute of Management and Administration (IOMA)
- International Association for HR Information Management (IHRIM)
- Louis Allen Worldwide (formerly SKOPOS Consultants)
- MBA Today (MBA programs, networking services,
careers and business career salaries across the country) - Mercer (Consultants)
- Memphis Chamber of Commerce
- Recruiting Options Inc. (Search firm specializing exclusively in Human Resources)
- SHRM - Memphis
- The Centre Group (Consultants; partners in the Memphis Area & Wage Survey)
- Towers Watson (Consultants)
- World At Work
2009 Memphis Area Wage & Salary Survey
Sponsored by The Mid-South Compensation Association and SHRM-Memphis
The Centre Group will collaborate with MSCA and SHRM-Memphis to prepare our annual wage survey. Included in this year’s survey:
- Impact of economic downturn on benefits and compensation among Memphis employers
- Turnover rates, hiring projections, planned pay increases
- Pay practices & employee benefits
- Average pay rates for jobs in manufacturing, distribution, management, administration, clerical, and service areas
Open Date: April 23, 2009
End Date: May 22, 2009
Survey Results: Mid-June
Cost for MSCA members is $175 (plus tax) for participants, $375 (plus tax) for non-participants.
Participants use a confidential user ID and password to enter data into The Centre Group’s survey website. To participate and receive your ID and password, please contact:
The Centre Group
Jennifer Blake, Consultant
901-683-4320 or 800-762-0173
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For additional questions regarding surveys, please contact Shirley Shelton at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Members Only
We are excited to be a part of the WorldatWork local network Membership Management Program
Please use the link below to open a new web page at the World at Work Login.
You must login with your Membership Management Program ID Number* and Password.
Log in here »
* If you are a member of WorldatWork, your Membership Management Program ID Number and Password are the same as your WorldatWork ID Number.
Membership
The Mid-South Compensation Association (MSCA) offers high quality, dynamic and responsive programs to our members, and facilitates professional development by offering seminars and courses annually. Download the application form.
Through WorldatWork, a national organization dedicated to excellence in the field of compensation, benefits, work-life and total rewards education and information, we offer courses necessary to obtain certification as compensation, benefits and total rewards professionals.
Membership in the Association is on an individual basis, as distinguished from company or group membership and is open to individuals engaged in one or more activities in the field of compensation or human resources. Membership is also open to other interested professionals or students as determined by the MSCA Board of Directors.
Membership dues are payable March 1st each year and are in effect until the end of February of the following year. Dues are $75.00 per person and $65.00 for additional members within the same company.
The on-line MSCA Membership Directory requires a logon ID and password which is supplied to paid members each year. You are encouraged to join the association, by using the on-line membership application. Questions? Just email the VP Membership - (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Online Membership Application
- Please enter all information accurately as it is used to prepare the annual Membership Directory.
- Please list certifications and check the applicable experience codes.
- Please arrange to pay your membership dues promptly. MSCA membership dues are based on a calendar year basis (March-February) and are $75 per person and $65 for additional members within the same company.
The Mid-South Compensation Association Membership Directory is available online. Access requires a logon ID and password which is supplied to paid members each year.
The Vice President, Membership can be contacted at: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).