Published on: piworld.comBy: Toni McQuilken While the talking points have changed a bit in the past 12 months alone, the sentiment hasn’t: the staffing and skilled labor shortage continues to be a challenging subject commercial printers can’t afford to ignore. It isn’t a problem unique to the printing industry, but the pain points aren’t any less frustrating. Read more...
In recent years, the workforce has witnessed a significant shift in the priorities and preferences of younger employees. Gone are the days when clocking in at the office, no matter how unwell you felt, was considered a badge of honor. Read more...
Semper Workforce Solutions has released the results from their third quarter survey of the printing and packaging industries. This industry-specific report reflected an overall drop in sales but projected growth year over year. Read more...
In an era of rapidly changing demographics and evolving labor markets, the United States faces a trifecta of challenges: addressing worker shortages, managing inflation, and bolstering its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. One solution that remains in the spotlight is the role of immigration. Read more...
Over the last year, we’ve witnessed the beginning of a transformation in labor market dynamics. The once-powerful employee-driven job market is slowly but surely shifting in favor of businesses and employers. Read more...
As marijuana legalization continues to evolve, commercial printers and other employers in our industry face unique challenges in crafting effective policies and maintaining a safe and productive work environment—amidst a continuing worker shortage. While the use of marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, many states have decriminalized or legalized its use for medical or recreational purposes. Commercial print, graphic, and packaging manufacturers are safety-sensitive industries, historically concerned with maintaining a drug-free workplace to ensure the safety of their employees and the public. Read more...