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New Semper website makes hiring print and graphics employees even easier
Sept. 22, 2022 (Boston, Mass.) — Semper Group is thrilled to unveil its new website, SemperLLC.com, at a time when hiring in the print and graphics industry has become immensely challenging. “As the largest specialized staffing agency for the print and packaging media production industry, we see it as our responsibility to make fast, relevant, […]
Your resume has never been more important
Job seeking—like so many things—is becoming both more automated and more personal. Candidates should be prepared to create personable, visually appealing resumes that are mobile-friendly and brimming with terms related to their industry.
Recession-proof your staff
A recession may be in our immediate future. Employers in the print, marketing and graphics industries need to think about how they can hire, train and retain workers even as inflation goes up, materials cost more, and companies spend less. People are the best investment over time and will give you resiliency during and after the downturn.
Ready, set, GO!
GONE are the days when a company had the luxury of a three-to-five-step interview process, 60 pages of required forms to fill out, 10-panel drug tests, and international criminal background screenings. The labor market is so tight that, in some cases, employers need to make an offer on the spot—likely competing with counter offers already on the table.
Want the best talent today? Write the best job posting.
If you are in the recruiting business—or any business with employees—you know how different the job market is from just a few years ago. First of all, it is tight. So tight, employers in manufacturing, education, and even government have been experiencing a worker shortage for more than two years now. Of course, commercial printers are no exception.
Personalized Employee Benefits Help Create a Motivated Workforce When Cash Flow is Tight
So you want to hire and retain a talented and enthusiastic workforce while costs are up and workers have more choices than ever before? It’s easier than it sounds. Find out what motivates the people you want to hire, and find a way to give it to them.
The Next Print Industry Leaders - How to Find Them
Find out what motivates the people you want to hire, and find a way to give it to them. Print is becoming dependent on digital technology. There are more DIY, upload-and-go options for customers. Omni-channel marketing is most successful with the integration of print, online and mobile strategies.
How to Engage and Rehire Those Returning to Work
Getting the American people back to work is one of the most talked-about issues in media today. As the demand for goods and services rises, the need for skilled labor has gone up as well, making it a competitive market for employers. The questions remain — why are workers reluctant to return, and how do […]
Flexible Staffing Strategies That Work
If you run a commercial print or packaging shop, you need a flexible staffing strategy Commercial printing is known as an industry that offers stable, well-paying jobs with family-focused benefits and a bright future. Yet, ongoing challenges with the global supply chain and a persistent full-time worker shortage have led to instabilities at the shop […]
Job Seekers in a Post-Pandemic Print World
Job hunters – this summer is undoubtedly going to feel different this year. People are venturing out into the world, masking mandates are easing up, vaccinations are rising, and it seems like recovery is in sight. The other good news on the horizon is that jobs in the printing and packaging industry are becoming more […]