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...
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...
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...
The leading online job board, connecting thousands of employers and job seekers in the print, graphics, and adjacent industries. August 15th, 2023 (Boston, Mass.) - PrintWorkers.com, announces the launch of its new website. Read more...