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Building a Positive Work Environment: Strategies for Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism
Awareness of workplace culture and etiquette is essential for fostering a productive and harmonious environment. Employers must conscientiously develop and train workers on the behaviors and attitudes they expect to see, and employees must make their best efforts to align with the expectations. Team members on every level should be supported to communicate as soon as a problem arises.
The Economic Case for Welcoming Immigrants: A Boost for Worker Shortages, Inflation, and GDP
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. Allowing more immigrants into the U.S. workforce can be a win-win solution for the broader economy and industries like the ones we serve in the graphic arts--printing, packaging, warehousing, media, and more.
Trade jobs are a fast track to career success and satisfaction
In today's society, the traditional narrative often dictates that success is synonymous with a college degree. However, pursuing a career in the trades, either straight out of high school or later in life, presents many compelling benefits that are often overlooked.
Employees’ job market is cooling, yet businesses must stay flexible
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. This shift is marked by several key trends reshaping how workers approach their careers and how employers manage their workforce.
Don’t Let Legalization Cloud Workplace Drug Policies
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 […]
SEMPER WORKFORCE 2023 Q2 ONLINE SURVEY IS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
July 14, 2023 — The Semper Workforce Solutions quarterly survey of print, graphics and packaging companies opens today. The Q2 2023 Staffing and Economic survey asks nine simple questions should only take a couple of minutes to complete. The Semper leadership team analyzes and presents the results from a hiring and retention viewpoint. The goal is to help managers and owners prepare for the short term and forecast into the future.
AI is Transforming Hiring Practices
With advancements in artificial intelligence, language models like ChatGPT are creating opportunities to enhance and streamline hiring. However, navigating the potential challenges and pitfalls that may arise when integrating AI technology is a necessary part of implementation.
Men leaving the workforce presents print with an opportunity to diversify
The print and graphics industries are facing an ongoing employment crisis. This is a major problem because our industries are essential to the economy. The factors driving this shift have been a long time coming—and vary widely—yet solutions are close at hand. Technology, globalization, and employee demographics are shifting print One reason is that the […]
2023 Q1 ONLINE SURVEY IS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Semper Workforce Solutions quarterly survey of print, graphics and packaging companies opens today. The Q1 2023 employer survey has been reviewed and with only nine simple questions should only take a couple of minutes to complete. The Semper leadership team analyzes and presents the results from a hiring and retention viewpoint. The goal is to help managers and owners prepare for the short term and forecast into the future.
Establish and model boundaries for staff—you’ll be glad you did
Setting boundaries with your staff—and encouraging them to set boundaries at work—is the key to a happy, productive workplace. Managers aren’t born–they’re made. A lack of training can make it tough to assert boundaries if someone in a leadership role hasn’t had the opportunity to learn and put these skills into practice.