Education

NAPM-ISW (Boise) plans to host the Pacific Northwest Purchasing Conference on November 1 - 3, 2007. The conference will be held in the SUB at Boise State University. The plan includes a reception on Thursday evening, November 1st, conference sessions on Friday, November 2nd and half day sessions on Saturday, November 3rd. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Friday and Saturday as well as a dinner on Friday the 2nd. The conference will include a trade show and at least 30 exhibitors are expected. Boise would appreciate any help you can provide on recommending exhibitors; booth space will cost $250 and include a half page ad in the conference program. As speakers and exhibitors are confirmed we'll provide an update. We expect to have a block of rooms reserved at a hotel within walking distance of BSU. Read more......

For more information watch the Idaho SW web site or contact Norm Beckert, Conference Chair, at: norm.beckert@att.net

Personal Development

Interesting Human Capital report from Deloitte:

http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/us_consulting_hc_humancapitaliq_070607%281%29.pdf

Two articles of interest:
1- EEOC guidance on treatment of employees who have caregiver responsibilities…
For example: discrimination alleged by employees who were caring for children.
Article includes examples where violations of the employment laws were alleged..

2- GAO testimony on worker classification -

Follow-up ---- here is a link to the referenced GAO report.
GAO revisiting proper classification of employees vs. independent contractors. Recommendations to the DOL about changes in enforcement.

link to the GAO report: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07859t.pdf
Among other things was a recommendation that the DOL revise the FLSA workplace poster. The new workplace poster is dated June 2007

Also found this tool on the DOL site which helps determine proper DOL workplace posters - and has links to download the new posters.

DOL - Poster advisor - which workplace posters are required: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/posters.htm

ISM News

If you are a C.P.M. or A.P.P., you might want to verify that ISM's database has listed you correctly…..

How Can I Verify an Individual's C.P.M. or A.P.P. Status?
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Individuals wishing to verify an individuals C.P.M. or A.P.P. certification status can use ISM's Credentials Verification.

You are able to search by individual's last name and C.P.M.s only, A.P.P.s only or either C.P.M. and A.P.P. There's also an option to view all individuals certified or accredited within the last 30 days.

Please remember there may be instances where a candidate's information may not be up-to-date due to the time factor in processing applications and recertifications.

To access ISM's Credentials Verification click here.
http://www.ism.ws/certification/CPMSearch.cfm?navItemNumber=15543

Software Tips

Hotlinks

Spelling was never my strong suit - and it might not be my only weakness. However, I found this page by accident and it just might help a little.Interesting reading and examples of compound word usage.http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/compounds.htm

Library of Congress resource for understanding copyright laws
http://www.copyright.gov/

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I really do appreciate those of you who take the time to write and comment on this newsletter!

TTFN,

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