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1. link copy feature to bring data over from AAPlanner For CAAMS users Peopleclick can set up the data extraction utility Why do I need it gt Executive Order 11246 as amended which prohibits federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of race color religion gender or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace enforced by the OFCCP gt Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender or national origin enforced by the EEOC gt Equal Pay Act of 1963 which prohibits discrimination in pay on the basis of gender enforced by the EEOC How is this different than what I do in a spreadsheet PayStat has more robust statistical capabilities than what can be handled in a spreadsheet Also as a software program we have eliminated a lot of the processing and set up that you would have to handle in a spreadsheet You simply provide the data and the program takes it from there with a few button clicks What statistical analysis methods does PayStat use gt t Test The statistical significance of a pay disparity can be correctly determined using a z or t test provided the statistician knows the precise latitude the employer has in setting pay and the assumptions underlying the statistical test are satisfied If either of these conditions is not met the statistician runs the risk of drawin2. of variables such as years of work experience seniority education past performance and race and sex on compensation PRODUCT TECHNICAL QUESTIONS What do I need to get up amp running The software installation has an installation wizard that makes it very easy If you would like us to help you via telephone we would be happy to Or you can have IT people assist you In the past people have found it to be very simple and if necessary we can help complete the process on the phone in 5 minutes We offer free support for 30 days from purchase to assist you through the installation process via phone What Operating Systems do you support Windows XP What are the system requirements 500 MHz Intel Pentium compatible processor 64 MB RAM or more 200 MB Disk Space Windows XP or 2000 Service Pack 4 CD ROM drive System Resident or Network Accessible VVVVV Do you have a client server version No However you are allowed to install the software on the network and purchase additional licenses and save your files to a network file folder to then share among other Peopleclick software users within your company November 2007 www peopleclick com solutions PayStat asp Page 3 of 5 PayStat Frequently Asked Questions Peoplec ICH Is it a perpetual license No Perpetual or concurrent licensing is not available The licensing is per desktop per person and you own the software and license once it is purchased you wil
3. Peopleclick PayStat Frequently Asked Questions November 2007 Copyright 2007 Peopleclick Inc All rights reserved PayStat Frequently Asked Questions Peoplec ICH GENERAL QUESTIONS What does PayStat do PayStat is a software program that analyzes discrepancies in compensation between men and women or minorities and non minorities among the employees of an organization The program allows users to import data specify an analysis and then display print the results As additional information is gathered for employees the analysis can be modified to take into account additional explanatory factors What data do I need To perform a compensation analysis you must gather information about race and gender of the employees in your organization and their current levels of compensation To conduct a more complete compensation analysis you should determine which other factors are used to establish compensation levels in your organization For example you might determine that in your organization an employee s level of compensation is influenced by the following factors The employee s length of time in his or her current position The market value of the employee s current position The employee s performance ratings The employee s highest level of education The employee s previous experience VVVVV Does it interact with AAPlanner CAAMS Yes Data can be transferred from these programs to PayStat PayStat has a direct
4. We recommend that the data be produced in a comma separated csv or tab separated data file You can also manually input any data into the system Simple instructions for setting up your employee data and importing are available in the Users Guide Can someone help me put my data into the software Absolutely with a current annual support agreement we can walk you through this process over the phone We also offer 30 days of free support when you initially purchase the application Our objective is to assure that you are up and running and are using the application in the quickest and most efficient manner What format of Excel does PayStat accept We recommend that customers use Excel any version to create edit data Once the data is ready we recommend that the file be saved to a comma separated value file csv for importing into PayStat November 2007 www peopleclick com solutions PayStat asp Page 4 of 5 PayStat Frequently Asked Questions Peoplec ICH BUSINESS QUESTIONS What is included with support Peopleclick s clients have rated our Support Team with a 95 satisfaction rating Your support team is available during our normal business hours 8 am 6 pm CST M F excluding holidays via toll free telephone 800 782 1818 ext 2 or email eeosupport peopleclick com Peopleclick s Support Team is committed to resolving any issue and ensuring your satisfaction Your Peopleclick Support Subscription will include gt Ac
5. cess to your Support Team to answer questions or resolve technical product issues via the toll free 800 number or email unlimited number of calls gt Access through Peopleclick Support to the Peopleclick affirmative action consultants for answers to your business questions to audits or other compliance related questions gt Ability to request one additional replacement CD for your Peopleclick software annually at no additional charge gt Ability to request one additional reference manual for your Peopleclick software annually at no additional charge gt Recipient will receive all maintenance updates to resolve product technical issues at no additional charge gt Access to EEOSource com The Peopleclick site devoted to the affirmative action community to share information Invitations to all free semi annual regional user group meetings Recipient of the monthly email newsletter PayStat Did You Know Recipient of the monthly email newsletter EEO Digest with the latest news regarding affirmative action VV V What if regulations change You will be notified of the regulation change through the free monthly newsletter as well as emails and letters your account executive will send you Peopleclick will then have a timeline for an upgrade to be available to you The upgrade can be purchased for a significantly lower price than the original purchase price for PayStat Can I return the software if we determine that it does not meet
6. g an incorrect conclusion The unresolved question is whether one November 2007 www peopleclick com solutions PayStat asp Page 2 of 5 PayStat Frequently Asked Questions Peoplec ICH can proceed with little or no understanding of employer latitude in setting pay or if an assumption underlying one of the above tests is not satisfied gt Rank Sum Analysis Fortunately the statistician can escape this conundrum by using a rank sum test to determine the statistical significance of a pay disparity With a rank sum test one does not have to decide beforehand which model rationing constrained or unconstrained is most appropriate allowing one to proceed when employer latitude in setting pay is unclear or the premises underlying a z or t test are not satisfied gt Tier 1 Analysis The OFCCP s compliance review letter requests information on total annual compensation This data is requested as Item 11 In the letter Upon receipt of the Item 11 data the OFCCP will conduct an initial analysis called the 2 test or the 2 30 3 test PayStat provides this analysis as the First Pass analysis gt Regression Analysis The multiple regression analyses method is used to determine the presence of potential discrimination by testing the relationship between factors in this case those relevant to assessing possible compensation discrimination Generally a multiple regression analysis allows you to consider the impact
7. l not be required to purchase anything in addition although upgrades to the software and other services will be available to you to purchase Are you certified with Service Pack 2 Windows XP Yes Can I install PayStat on a network No it is not considered network software We recommend that you install it on single PC s and store your data files on the network We recommend purchasing a multi user license so that all work files can be stored on a network and shared by licensed users What program is PayStat developed in Visual FoxPro The reports have been created using Crystal Reports Reports can also be generated to PDF PayStat includes all you will need You do not need to have FoxPro Crystal Reports or Adobe to run Peopleclick PayStat Can I import my data directly from my HRIS system PayStat is not directly integrated with an HRIS The preferred method to import data is to create a file for importing The software can import data files produced from any system You can either create a text file or a spreadsheet to be imported The file format specifications are provided in the User Manual Excel is the most commonly used application to edit and create date We recommend that the data be saved to a csv format for importing Text files are also supported How do I get my data into PayStat if I don t have an HRIS system An HRIS system is not required You may have your data stored in a payroll system or on a spreadsheet
8. our needs The software is non refundable What is your response time for returning a support call A support call is normally returned within the same business day or less depending on the volume of support calls November 2007 www peopleclick com solutions PayStat asp Page 5 of 5
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