Adam Sorensen, Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), leads the WorldatWork global rewards practice. Sorensen serves as staff liaison to the WorldatWork Global Advisory Council, which advises the association on issues related to the design, implementation, and management of total rewards programs globally. Sorensen also has responsibility for developing WorldatWork education for rewards professionals working in global organizations.
Sorensen has more than 15 years experience working in global human resources. Prior to joining WorldatWork, he was Global Work-Life Manager at Intel Corporation, where he led the design and implementation of the company’s work-life programs worldwide. Under his leadership, Intel launched a worldwide work-life training initiative for managers and employees, expanded the range of flexible work options for all employees, and extended the company’s financial support for employees caring for dependents. His contributions helped the company earn recognition as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Places to Work” and Working Mother Magazine’s “100 Best Companies.” Sorensen was recognized in 2006 as one of the “Top 10 Men in Work-Life” by Work/Life Matters Magazine.
Sorensen also served on the strategy council for the Alliance for Work-Life Progress. He is the author of “Effective, Accurate Communication is the Key” (Employee Benefits UK, 2009), “Beyond the Center: Intel Gives Employees More Choice through Family Child Care” (Journal of Organizational Excellence, 2005) and co-author of “Promoting Work/Life Balance in Your Organization: Best Practices” (ExecBlueprints, 2006). Sorensen has been interviewed for his expertise on global rewards and work-life issues for Wall Street Journal Europe, Crain’s New York, Money Magazine, Actualidad Economica (Spain), Human Resources Magazine (Australia), and Training and Development Magazine.
Professional Designations/Accreditations:
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
Education:
Master of Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University
B.S. in Sociology and Psychology from Brigham Young University
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