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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,
9 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.
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October, November, December 2016 Volume 11 Number 4
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Gender Pay Gap Remains Five Decades after Equal Pay Act Enacted*
The Equal Pay Act was enacted as a federal law in 1963 and five decades later, the United States has not yet leveled the compensation playing field for women and men. Consistent data over time from federal studies and a new report from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) show that women earn only 80 cents for every $1 men are paid.
The gap has narrowed since the 1960s, due largely to women's progress in education and workplace participation and men's wages increasing at a slower rate. At the current pace, however, it will take until 2059 for full equity to be achieved.
The AAUW study, "The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap," is constructed around five critical questions that present facts, analysis and action steps for the reader. They are:
- What is the pay gap?
- How does the pay gap affect women in different demographics?
- What causes the pay gap?
- How can I make a difference?
- What should I do if I experience sex discrimination in the workplace?
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JOLTS Report Finds Employers Facing Candidate Challenge*
The US Labor Department's Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for the 2016 summer months saw a surge in US job openings that was accompanied by employers being challenged to find qualified candidates to fill the emerging positions. JOLTS is one of the job market metrics used by the Federal Reserve in monitoring US economic conditions.
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Relevant Research ~ Effects of Employment on Health*
A new survey released this past summer by the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health reports that more than four in 10 working adults (44%) say their current job is having an impact on their overall health, with one in four (28%) saying that impact is positive. When referencing negative impact, stress (43%), eating habits (27%), and weight (22%) are the issues most frequently cited.
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Trending in America ~ College-Educated Workers Dominate Labor Market *
A summer report from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce indicates that for the first time ever college-educated workers outnumber those with a high-school diploma or less. In the post-recession period, the high school or less population dropped to 34% as compared with those with college degrees or some college (36%).
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Mark Your Calendar ~ NAPS 2017 Conference Set for September 21-22 in Denver, CO
The beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains will provide the backdrop for the 2017 NAPS National Conference which has been set for September 21-22 at the Denver Convention Center. Post the dates on your calendar now and watch
www.naps360.org
for program, hotel and related details as they emerge in the coming weeks.
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Worth Reading ~ Soft Skills Possession Influences Hiring*
An analysis of soft skills conducted of 2.3 million LinkedIn profiles for the
Wall Street Journal found that communication, organization and punctuality were among the skills and attributes that were most likely to lead to hiring. Defined as the traits that "don't show up in a job posting," these difficult-to-find characteristics push candidates to the front of the hiring lines when deemed to be present.
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Quotable Quotes of Notable People: Tina Fey on Being an Effective Boss
"In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way."
Tina Fey is an award-winning actress, comedian, writer, and producer best known for her memorable characterizations during her eight year tenure on Saturday Night Live. The above quote is taken from her best-selling autobiographical book
Bossypants.
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Reliable Resource ~ Tools the Promote Hiring of Persons with Disabilities
The Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. Included among a number of informational tools released by the organization is the third in a series of public service announcements entitled "Who I Am."
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British Study Finds Working from Home Has a Downside*
The benefits of working from home disappear over time for both employees and organizations if it is a full-time arrangement, a new study from the London School of Economics and Political Science has found. While previous studies have demonstrated that home workers are more productive than office-based workers, the LSE study found no differences.
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Search and Staffing Professionals Earn NAPS Credentials
The following list of industry professionals earned their CPC or CTS certification during the July to September period.
Gurjeet kaur Bhullar
Robert Birmingham
Kendall Durand
Lindsey Rodriguez
Edgar Andonie
Samantha Witter
Blong Yang
Amanda Drinkwater
Tashayla Collins
Sarah Aucoin Landry
Rachel Peckhaus
JoAnn Klavekoske
Dylan Schmoldt
Meghan R. Sreenan
Jacob Krumm
Marcus Hinderlider
Abby A. Servantez
Rindy Studer
Nicole Stewart
Joe Carlisle
Matthew Basquez
Elisa Alborado Ibarrola Mateos
Todd Sandnes
Patty Tomlin
Aim'ee L Jameson
Alisia Montgomery
Meredith Stoudenmire
Sarah LaFon
Justin Andrews
Lucas Andrews
Karli Bryant
Craig P. Castillo
Naomi Cuthbert
Adriana Desentis
Nick Edgar
Ashley Farag
Jenna Faulkner
Tara Gates
Tammy Hood
Marcia C Humburg
Frank Jackson
Nicole Kombrink
Gregory Musto
Mike Pickett
Bruce Putman
Fernanda Rioseco
Kevin Shelley
Megan Tkachuk
Lily Tran
Rose Vasilakis
Jared Wenzel
Amy Langston
Linda Roberts
Linda Roberts
Christine Tamargo
Marie S. Talbert
Audrey Ellen Rogers
Andres Ramirez
Emily F Cain
Katie Joyce
Greg Spunt
Mazio Barian
Becky Blaylock
Heather Foster
Amanda Frazier
Jeff Freitag
Kristin Maduscha
Bradley Mallmann
Jason D Mederios
Lesley Redman
Yoany Torres
Harrison Worthen
Karen Barnes
Lora Clements
Leslie Jordan
Matt Lewis
Catherine Reynolds
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Employer View of Online, For-Profit College Degrees*
 A recent
US News
article sheds some light on how employers view bachelor's degrees conferred by online, for-profit colleges. The article discusses a range of employer attitudes, from those less likely to make a call-back to those identifying an online, for-profit school as the source of their degree to others that are looking beyond the type of institution to the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.
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Face-to-Face Job Interviews Preferred Over Technology-Aided Practices*
A new study by George Washington University researchers has examined the influence of technology applications in the job interview process and found in-person interviews yielded the best impressions by both the candidates and the employers. Overall, technology-mediated interviews resulted in lower ratings. Within that category, video interviews received the most negative rankings, followed by telephone and computer interviews.
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NAPS Certification Question ~ Continuing Education Credit and the NAPS Conference
 Question:
I attended the recent NAPS Conference in Las Vegas. How can I count that experience toward my continuing education requirement for certification maintenance?
 Answer:
Participation in the annual NAPS National Conference is popular way to meet the continuing education requirements for CPC and CTS certification maintenance. Simply add each contact hour that you spent in keynote presentations and education sessions and insert the total on the continuing education log that you submit to NAPS when required.
If you participated in a session during each of the time blocks at Las Vegas, you would have been engaged in a total of 13 contact hours. Those that participated in the Owner/Manager sessions on Monday afternoon can post an additional four hours. Should you attend your state or regional association conference, calculate your contact hours in educational and professional programs the same way.
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Working Mothers Less Likely to Have Social Support System*
A recent study out of the University of Buffalo links nonstandard work schedules to weaker private safety nets for women, particularly for African-Americans, the less educated and those who don't work a 9-to-5 schedule. The study results findings suggest that the working mothers most in need of a social support system are the least to have it.
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Let
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The NAPS Credential. NAPS encourage 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 Frank Burtnett, Ed.D., NAPS Certification and Education Consultant at
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