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In this issue
readers will find:
Click on any of the article links below to jump to that article.
Employment, Earnings and College Degrees*
Public Mood about Jobs and the Economy ~ The Difference Four Years Makes*
Fast Facts - Older Workers and the Encore Jobs They May be Seeking*
Mental Health Issues Reaching Deep into Global Workplace, Affecting Productivity*
Sign of the Times: Unemployment, Home Foreclosures Taking Mental Health Toll*
NAPS Certification Immersion Classes Being Scheduled for 2012 ~ Are You Next?
Welcome ~ New NAPS Certficants for November/December
Frequently Asked Questions ~ Professional Reading for Continuing Education Purposes
Message from the Editor ~ Let The NAPS Credential Hear from You
About The NAPS Credential
Note: Articles that are marked with an asterisk (*) can be read for continuing education credit
by NAPS certificate holders. Any CPC, CTS, CERS or PRC who reads three of the linked articles
can count one hour of contact time (one tenth of a Continuing Education Unit) toward the 17 hours
he or she must earn each year as a part of their certification maintenance. In this edition, for
example, five links are asterisk-marked and qualify for professional reading. Reading all six
bimonthly editions of The NAPS Credential and their links over the course of the year can qualify
the reader for six contact hours or .6 CEUs annually.
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Volume 7, Number 1
January/February 2012
The past few years have not been kind to many of the college graduates attempting to enter or move about
the workforce and many have taken to reconsidering the truth reflected in old adage---the more you
learn---the more you earn. The high unemployment rates of the recession and economic downturn and
the slower-than-usual recovery period have been felt by younger degree holders in ways not
experienced during earlier downturns.
Has the value of a college degree been overstated? According to Hard Times, College Majors, Unemployment
and Earnings, a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce, that
may depend on what the student chose as his or her major field of study. While pointing out that a
college degree gives the job seeker a formidable advantage over those without the sheepskin, the
report goes on to state at all degrees and fields of study are note viewed equally in the workplace.
The major findings of the report are:
Choice of a major determines unemployment Risk of unemployment is tied to ones field of study. The highest unemployment was found among architecture (13.9%), arts (11.1%) and social sciences (8.9%) graduates.
What employed graduates earn also depends on what they study Median earnings among recent college graduate vary from $55,000 annually among engineering majors to $30,000 for those having studied the arts, psychology and social work.
Technology makers are better off than those who just use technology For individuals with mathematics and computing backgrounds, unemployment is lowest (6%) for those who can write software and invent new applications.
Unemployment is lowest where the ties between majors and occupations are highest The stability and growth of employment sectors like engineering, the sciences, education and healthcare have resulted in lower rates (5.4%) of unemployment. Graduates from the less-focused fields (i.e., general
studies) appear to be facing the greatest job-hunting challenges.
Graduate degree holders usually do better than those with undergraduate degrees The overall U.S. unemployment
for persons with graduate degrees is just 3%. This is not the case in many healthcare occupations where the demand
for workers is so great that undergraduate degree holders are doing better at finding employment.
Comparing college graduates with high school graduates and those who havent earned diplomas and the disparity
becomes even more pronounced. The 8.9% unemployment rate of college graduates barely exceeds the general
unemployment rates. However, the unemployment rate for high school graduates (22.9%) and dropouts
(31.5%) clearly emphasizes the value of education in preparing to enter and move about the workforce.
Center for Education and the Workforce Report:
www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/Unemployment.Final.update1.pdf
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Public Mood about Jobs and the Economy ~ The Difference Four Years Makes*
It was early 2008 and the beginning of the Presidential primary election season. Voters were preparing
to go to the polls and begin the process of identifying the candidates of the two major parties for the
Office of President of the United States. The mood of the people about jobs and the economy was not very
good---but it was a lot better than today.
The Pew Research Center, a national organization that tracks public opinion and collects data on every
imaginable subject, had been watching the mood of the public over time. Four years ago Pew reported
that almost half (48%) of all Americans thought jobs were difficult to find in their local community.
That percentage increased to 79% this year. Four year ago about two-thirds (66%) of the public was
dissatisfied with national economic conditions; this year, 78% expressed dissatisfaction. A scant
four year ago about three-quarters (73%) of people rated the state of the economy only "fair" or
"poor;" 91% say so today. Finally, 49% of people said that their personal finances were only "fair"
or "poor" at the time; today that figure has increased to 61%.
How will the mood of the country affect the 2012 elections? Have these attitudes hit rock bottom and
are they starting to head up again? The Daily Number at the Pew Research Center will keep you abreast
of trends and views on a whole bunch of business, social, political and other matters. Check in
occasionally with the Pew Research Center and take the pulse of the people.
Pew Research Center Daily Number Link:
pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber
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Fast Facts ~ Older Workers and the Encore Jobs They May be Seeking*
The number of workers age 50 and over is soaring---from 20% of the workforce in 1996 to 31% today. So
are the jobs many older workers are seeking to attain. In some instances, older workers are simply
electing to work longer at their present occupations. In other cases, they are seeking career change.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has given these latter positions a name---encore
jobs.
A recent edition of the AARP Bulletin Online identified 50 popular---and in some instances in the
high demand---for seniors to consider should the wish to consider alternatives to their present
occupation. Visit the link below to see the AARP list.
AARP 50 Jobs for Second Careers:
www.aarp.org/work/working-after-retirement/info-06-2011/jobs-for-a-second-career.html?cmp=NLC-RSS-DAILY-BULLETIN
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Mental Health Issues Reaching Deep into Global Workplace, Affecting Productivity*
Sick on the Job? Myths and Realities about Mental Health at Work, a new report from the
Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found one in five workers in the
industrialized nations of the world suffers from a mental illness such as depression or anxiety,
conditions that are having an effect on productivity in the workplace. OECD is a Paris based
organization whose mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social
well-being of people around the world. According to OECD, between 30% and 50% of new disability
claims in major industrialized nations are due to poor mental health.
OECD news release:
www.oecd.org/document/43/0,3746,en_21571361_44315115_49232043_1_1_1_1,00.html
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Sign of the Times: Unemployment, Home Foreclosures Taking Mental Health Toll
Separate stories making the national news recently are pointing out how two of the more poignant signals
of the recession and struggling economy---unemployment and housing foreclosures---are taking their toll
on the mental health of the nation. A study conducted by Washington and Lee University researchers has
found those experiencing long-term unemployment--more than 25 weeks---were three times more likely than
employed people to experience mental health issues for the first time. The same researchers found that
people with more than a high school education and members of racial minorities suffer greater adverse
psychological impacts of long-term unemployment than those with less education.
Another example of the impact of the recession on people came in the release of a study by University
of Maryland researchers that found that one in five people in default on their mortgages has serious
symptoms of depression. About one-third of survey respondents have seen their finances so crimped that
they cannot afford to fill prescriptions and get enough to eat, further worsening health problems.
Washington and Lee University release:
news.blogs.wlu.edu/2011/10/21/wlu-ecoonomists-unemployment/
University of Maryland release:
somvweb.som.umaryland.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1648
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NAPS Certification Immersion Classes Being Scheduled for 2012 ~ Are You Next?
The 1000th certified staffing professional is going to walk through the doors of an upcoming NAPS
Certification Immersion Class (CIC) in 2012. Will your state or regional staffing organization or
staffing firm be the sponsor of that CIC and welcome a new batch of CPCs and CTSs to the fold?
Contact NAPS President John Sacerdote to determine if your meet the CIC creation criteria, discuss
procedures in scheduling the class and begin the marketing process. Send an email to John at
jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com to start the ball rolling.
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Welcome ~ New NAPS Certificants for November/December
NAPS would like to welcome a new cadre of certificants to the ranks of the certified. The following individuals earned their CPC, CTS or PRC during November/December 2011.
Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)
Donald Alexander (NC)
Alex Barber (CO)
George Benson (FL)
Colleen Brennan (FL)
Steve J.S. Faulkner (CO)
Melinda Garcia (CO)
Janette S. Gardiner (CO)
Jillian Huston (NE)
Rebecca Kokos (SC)
Nicole Langenderfer (OH)
Patrick Moya (CO)
Danielle Nolte (CO)
Laura Richards (CO)
Nathan D. Trice (CO)
Kelly Walker (PA)
Stacia Walter (CO)
Geoff Yeagley (FL)
Certified Temporary Staffing- Specialist (CTS)
Felicia Bailey (ME)
Sean Campbell (ME)
Joseph Dunham-Conway (ME)
Laura Moret (MN)
Kiran Patel (ME)
Linda Rasmussen (MN)
Jessica Roberts (ME)
Joy Rinaldi (NY)
Ann Sessler (NY)
Andrew Suppes (NY)
Jeff Wallace (MN)
Victoria Winter (ME)
Megan Wolfgang (NY)
Physician Recruiting Consultant
Megan Blanco (TX)
Know any of the new certificants personally? Take a moment to call or email them and congratulate them on their recent professional achievement.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Professional Reading for Continuing Education Purposes
Question: It seems I do a lot of reading that is related to my work and results in expanding my
knowledge and strengthening my skills as a staffing professional. Can this reading be applied to my
NAPS certification maintenance continuing education requirement?
Answer: NAPS recognizes how professional reading and personal study can impact learning and
allows certificants to apply this form of professional development toward the continuing education
requirements associated with their CPC and CTS certificate renewal. Rather, than maintain a list of
approved books, NAPS allows the individual to identify those titles that are relevant to his/her
personal business and career situation.
Generally, eight continuing education hours will be accepted for reading each book. Reading the
backup stories and articles associated with the postings in each edition of The NAPS Credential
(those marked in every edition with an asterisk) can also generate an additional hour six times
per year. All the certificant has to do is list the reading activity and the number of hours on
their continuing education log prior to submission annually. Other reading may qualify as well
and questions should be directed to Frank Burtnett, NAPS Certification and Education Consultant,
at fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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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 its 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 and CTSs do a more effective job. Direct
comments and input to: fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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About The NAPS Credential
Copyright 2011. This electronic newsletter is distributed to all active Certified Personnel Consultants
(CPCs), Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTSs) and Certified Employee Retention Specialists
(CERSs) for whom NAPS has email addresses. Should you know an individual who is certified and not
receiving The NAPS Credential, tell him or her to go to www.nrcsip.com and post their name and basic
contact information on the National Registry of Certified Staffing Industry Professionals (NRCSIP).
Once his/her credentials have been verified, the individual will be automatically placed on the
distribution list for this newsletter.
The reference to a product, service or activity or appearance of a web site in The NAPS Credential
does not imply endorsement by NAPS. Any views and opinions are those of sponsoring organization and
may or may not be shared by NAPS. Direct comments, questions and submissions
to fburtnett@recruitinglife.com. All submissions will be subject to review by NAPS for accuracy,
timeliness and relevance to the readership and may be edited to meet space parameters.
Robert Krzak, CPC, CERS, Chairman
Robert@geckohospitality.com
John Sacerdote, CPC/CTS, President
jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com
Frank Burtnett, EdD., Editor
Certification and Education Consultant
fburtnett@recruitinglife.com
Members of the NAPS Credentialing Committee
Jamie Schwartz, CPC, CTS, CERS, Haley Stuart, Chair
jschwartz@haleystuartgroup.com
Ted Angelus, CPC, Custom Staffing
tangelus@customstaffing.com
Katie Basso, CTS, Mountain Limited
kbasso@mountainltd.com
Paula Davey, CPC, CERS, Staff Masters, Inc.
PBDavey@staffmastersinc.com
Don Richard, CPC, PRC, Mountain Limited
drichard@mountainltd.com
National Association of Personnel Services web site:
www.recruitinglife.com
National Registry of Certified Staffing Industry Professionals web site:
www.nrcsip.com
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