Note: Articles that are marked with an asterisk (*) can be read for continuing education credit by NAPS certificate holders. Any CPC, CTS or CERS who reads any six of the linked articles can count two hours of contact time toward the 17 hours he or she must earn each year as a part of their certification maintenance. In this edition, for example, 11 items qualify for professional reading. Reading all four quarterly editions of  The NAPS Credential and their links over the course of the year can qualify the reader for eight contact hours or .8 CEUs annually.
April, May, June 2016                                                                                  Volume 11 Number 2
NAPS Accredited Firm (NAF) Status Extended for Six Firms


The National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) is pleased to announce that the NAPS Accredited Firm (NAF) designation has been extended through 2016 for the following firms:
  • Barclay Personnel, Henry Glickel, President, Salem, New Hampshire
  • Deacon Recruiting, Inc., Ann Bohl Deacon, Founder and CEO, San Antonio, Texas
  • Pathfinders, Inc., Diane Post, President, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sales Recruiters, Henry Glickel, President, Salem, New Hampshire
  • Executive Staffing Solutions, Aaron Wandtke, Founder and Senior Partner, Worthington, Ohio
  • Arlington Resources, Patricia Casey, Owner, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 
These firms have taken the required steps to validate their commitment to professional certification, staff education and training, the free enterprise system and service to the communities where they are located.
 
To learn more about the NAF program, visit: https://naps360.site-ym.com/?page=AccreditationRules
Accepting Job Below Skill Level Can Come Back to Haunt Applicant*

According to a study published in the  American Sociological Review , accepting a job below one's skill level can be severely penalizing when applying for future employment. Such action, often taken during times of recession to avoid unemployment, can create the perception that someone who does this is less committed or less competent.
 
University of Texas at Austin sociologist David Pedular's research found that approximately 5% of men and women working below their skill level received a "callback," or positive employer response when they ventured again into the job search process, a figure that compares with a nearly 50% callback rate for workers in full-time jobs at their skill level. Similarly, less than 5% of men working part time received callbacks. Individuals working part-time, however, show no negative effect for women, and temporary agency employment had little effect for either gender.
 
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April 29th ~ NAPS Certification Immersion Webinar Goes Live Once Again
 


The winter blues have subsided and it's time to take that positive step toward certification that was among your New Year's resolutions. April 29, 2016 is the perfect time for you to participate in the next NAPS Certification Immersion Webinar and do the final prep needed for the certification exam.  Dr. Frank Burtnett will use the noon-3pm training slot to address the "Critical Knowledge Points" in the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTS) legal manuals.
 
Register today to receive the legal manuals and begin the study process. Visit http://naps360.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=652705&group= or contact Carolyn Boyer at [email protected] for registration.
Employee Recognition Programs May Not Be What They're Cracked Up to Be*

A study conducted at the University of California - Riverside School of Business Administration has put into question the value of the popular "Employee of the Month" and other non-financial recognition programs. The research, scheduled for publication in the journal  Organizational Science , found that internally motivated employees have a tendency to become disenfranchised when seemingly innocuous non-financial award programs distinguished some workers over others.
 
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When a Jerk for a Boss is the Best Alternative*



Candidates that appear before you seeking job change to get away from a boss who is a full-time jerk may be not find grass greener in a new position. A study by current and former researchers at in the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University suggests employees whose superior is consistently unfair are actually less stressed and more satisfied with their job than employees with an erratic boss. The findings included a recommendation that managerial training be directed at developing consistently fair supervisors.
 
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Every Hand a Winner ~ Las Vegas to Host NAPS Conference this September 19-21

The Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in "relaxation friendly" Las Vegas Nevada will be the site of the 2016 NAPS Annual Conference. Mark your calendar now for September 19-21 and then register and make your travel arrangements. An early feature of the conference will be a live Certification Immersion Class taught by Frank Burtnett on Monday, September 19 th .
 
Fashioned around the "We're All In" theme, the overall conference program this year focus on the "hot button" training and education issues and will attract 500 search and staffing professionals seeking to extend their professional competencies and skills. Join your professional and business peers and experience a one-of-kind professional education and networking experience.
 
A winning hand awaits you at the Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit www.naps360.org to register.  
On the Air ~ Radio Higher Ed Offers Podcast on Lingering Recession Impact*

Radio Higher Ed recently added "Six Million Missing Jobs: The Lingering Pain of the Great Recession" to its podcast series. The program features an interview with Dr. Anthony Carnavale, Director of the Center for Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University in which he discusses the recent recession and economic recovery's impact on the current crop of college graduates.
 
Access podcast series...
Soft Skills Needed for Workplace Entry and Mobility*
 


Seems like lots of organizations today are voicing a position of how education should be preparing students for the future workplace and  Child Trends is no exception. The youth advocacy group weighed in recently regarding the five critical "soft skills" most likely to increase the odds of success across all career outcomes---each an attribute employers expect employees to possess. They include:
  • Social skills
  • Communication
  • Higher-order thinking skills (including problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making);
  • Skills of self-control
  • Positive self-concept
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NAPS Members Benefiting from Access to Complimentary Lunch & Learn Programs

Every two weeks one of the leading experts in the search and staffing world takes to the NAPS Lunch N Learn forum and offers timely information and tips on a relevant topic of the day. The popular series allows members can extend their business acumen without leaving their desk.
 
Review the following list of topics and presenters and then go to www.naps360.org and click on the Calendar link to find more detailed program and registration information. All of the one-hour programs begin at noon Eastern Time and offer one contact hour of continuing education credit for CPC and CTS holders.
  • April 7, 2016
  • Presenter: Aaron Wandtke
  • Topic: The Top 7 Mistakes Veteran Recruiters Make 
  • April 21, 2016
  • Presenter: Barbara Bruno
  • Topic: How Long is Too Long to Work an Order, Contract or Assignment? 
  • May 11, 2016
  • Presenter: Robert Bennett
  • Topic: 12 Reasons Rethinking Reference Checking Will Rock Your Recruiting Process
  • May 26, 2016
  • Presenter: Mike LeJuene
  • Topic: TBA
     
  • June 16, 2016
  • Presenter: Frank Burtnett, Ed.D.
  • Topic: Bye Baby Boomers...Hello Millennials ~ A Look at How Different Generations Approach Work and the Workplace 
Visit the events calendar at www.naps360.org to register for any of the above programs and watch the NAPS website for additions to the Lunch N Learn calendar throughout the year.
Male Workers in Typically Female Jobs are Not Motivated by Money*

Men in typically female-dominated occupations tend to value the social aspects of their career over financial rewards according to research conducted at two British universities and presented at the annual meeting of the British Psychological Society. The findings suggest a trend among men in typically female-dominated occupations measuring success in ways that goes beyond salary and promotion
 
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Impact of Certification ~ More Than Three Letters After Your Name

  


Earning and maintaining the NAPS Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) or Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTS) credential makes a statement about the expertise you bring to the table, the commitment you've made to your work and the standards that you abide by in the performance of your business and professional role. Those three letters may one day be the magnet that connects you with a new candidate or client or better yet---the force that propels you forward in your personal career development.
Career Focused Certificate Programs at Community Colleges Grow in Popularity*

Career focused certificates programs, a basic offering at the nation's more than 1,250 community colleges, have surged in popularity in the past 20 years and achieved the reputation of being an effective route into and about the American workplace. Certificates (e.g., health care, business & office management, etc.) are currently the fastest-growing postsecondary education credential in the U.S.
 
Louisiana, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida lead the nation in the awarding of career certificates. An infographic posted on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) blog offers readers some interesting statistics.
 
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Fast Fact ~ Two Working Parent Households Becoming the Norm*

Two-parent households with a mother who does not work outside the home have grown much less common in the U.S. since 1970. Today, both parents work full time in 46% of these households. Only about a quarter of two-parent households now consist of a full-time working father and a mother who is not employed.
 
By comparison, in 1970, both parents worked full time in just 31% of two-parent homes, while a full-time working dad and a stay-at-home mom made up a 46% plurality of them.
 
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Quotable Quotes of Notable People ~ 
Leonardo DiCaprio on Seizing Opportunity

"I know every career is fleeting and there will be time periods when I don't get the opportunities that I'm getting right now, so I am taking advantage of them."
 
Leonardo DiCaprio is an actor and film producers who was recently awarded the Best Actor Academy Award for 2015 for his role in "The Revenant".
Trending in America ~ Home Ownership is Illusive Dream for Millennials*

Millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, face significant challenges and questions in their quest for home ownership according to recent findings by a University of Illinois research team. While 85% of those surveyed believe home ownership is an appropriate goal, the study suggests actual ownership will be influenced by mortgage accessibility, the burden of student debt and the "pushing back" of certain events such as marriage, family starting and home purchasing.
 
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January and February ~ CPC and CTS Certificates Awarded

The months of January and February, 2016 witnessed NAPS certificates being awarded to the following list of industry professionals.

Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC)

Josh Carr, Premier Staffing (AR)
Janice C. Festa (NJ)
Venkata K Ramarao Maganti (CT)
Rolando Valle, Debbies Staffing (NC)
Nate Zook, Lighthouse Staffing (NC)


Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTS)

Lora Clements, Med Partners (FL)
Patricia Ero-Atenaga, Giang Recruiting (TX)
Eric Helton, Workforce Unlimited (NC)
Crystal Johnson, Workforce Unlimited (NC)
Venkata K Ramarao Maganti (CT)
Thao Yer, Mylndroteh (MN)
Workplace Incivility Major Cause of Worker Dissatisfaction in Sweden*

If the findings of a recent workplace study in Sweden would play out in a similar fashion in the United States, employers will find that rudeness and incivility are major reasons for worker dissatisfaction. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden found being subjected to rudeness is a major reason for dissatisfaction at work and that unpleasant behavior spreads if nothing is done about it. Bottom line: workplace incivility is contagious and should be treated with the utmost seriousness.
 
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Job Market Direction for Physician Assistants Turning Away from Primary Care*

Physician assistants (Pas) are no longer finding primary care to be their best source of employment according to data collected by Duke Health and seeking position According to the Duke Health study, 82% of PA job postings in 2014 were for specialty positions, as opposed to 18% for primary care jobs.
 
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NAPS Certification Question ~ Conference Participation and Continuing Education Credit

Question: I participate as often as I can in the annual NAPS Conference and my state association. How do I count continuing education hours at these events toward certification maintenance?
 
Answer: With both the NAPS and state association conference programs, you should record and count the actual time you were in attendance at keynotes, featured presentations and breakout sessions. Full participation in the annual NAPS Conference will typically generate approximately 12-14 continuing education hours and the typical program at a full-day state association will likely count as 6-7 hours.
Message from the Editor
Let 
The NAPS Credential Hear from You

Have a question about certification or continuing education? Let us know the issues and concerns that are on your mind and they may become FAQ subjects for future editions of The NAPS Credential. NAPS encourages readers to submit information about certified persons and accredited firms who are making the news and performing outstanding professional feats. Our goal is to provide news, research and resources that will help CPCs, CTS and CERSs do a more effective job. Direct comments and input to: [email protected].
In this issue, readers will find:
NAPS Accredited Firm (NAF) Status Extended for Six Firms
Accepting Job Below Skill Level Can Come Back to Haunt Applicant*
April 29th ~ NAPS Certification Immersion Webinar Goes Live Once Again
Employee Recognition Programs May Not Be What They're Cracked Up to Be*
When a Jerk for a Boss is the Best Alternative*
Every Hand a Winner ~ Las Vegas to Host NAPS Conference this September 19-21
On the Air ~ Radio Higher Ed Offers Podcast on Lingering Recession Impact*
Soft Skills Needed for Workplace Entry and Mobility*
NAPS Members Benefiting from Access to Complimentary Lunch & Learn Programs
Male Workers in Typically Female Jobs are Not Motivated by Money*
Impact of Certification ~ More Than Three Letters After Your Name
Career Focused Certificate Programs at Community Colleges Grow in Popularity*
Fast Fact ~ Two Working Parent Households Becoming the Norm*
Quotable Quotes of Notable People ~ Leonardo DiCaprio on Seizing Opportunity
Trending in America ~ Home Ownership is Illusive Dream for Millennials*
January and February ~ CPC and CTS Certificates Awarded
Workplace Incivility Major Cause of Worker Dissatisfaction in Sweden*
Job Market Direction for Physician Assistants Turning Away from Primary Care*
NAPS Certification Question ~ Conference Participation and Continuing Education Credit
Message from the Editor...Let...The NAPS Credential Hear from You
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This electronic newsletter is distributed to NAPS members and to all active Certified Personnel Consultants (CPCs), Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTSs) and Certified Employee Retention Specialists (CERSs) whose credentials are posted in the National Registry of Certified Staffing Professionals and for whom NAPS has a working email address.

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Hi-Tec Professional
Solutions
Marietta, GA
 
Fernando Espinosa,
CPC/CERS
Top Notch Finders
San Diego, CA
 
Henry Glickel,
CPC/CERS
Sales Recruiters, Inc.
Salem, NH
 
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