Thought Leadership Archives - Semper https://semperllc.com/category/thought-leadership/ Semper Staffing Solutions Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:34:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 What Unionization Means for Employees in Print and Packaging https://semperllc.com/2025/04/14/what-unionization-means-for-employees-in-print-and-packaging/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5271 Unionization is gaining momentum across industries, including the graphic communications sector. Workers are increasingly turning to unions as a means of securing fair wages, improved benefits, and stronger job protections. As more employees consider organizing, it’s important to understand both the advantages and challenges that come with union membership.

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]]> Unions in Print: What Employers Need to Know https://semperllc.com/2025/04/07/unions-in-print-what-employers-need-to-know/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5269 Unionization is a growing topic in today’s workforce, with two-thirds of Americans supporting unions and an even stronger backing among workers under 30. For businesses in the graphic communications industry, including commercial printing, packaging, and display graphics, understanding the implications of unionization is essential.

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]]> Costs of In-house Hiring vs Outsourcing: Payrolling Companies Add Up to a Good Choice https://semperllc.com/2025/01/13/in-house-hiring-vs-outsourcing-payrolling-companies/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:40:52 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5256 Hiring new employees is a complex and costly process that requires careful consideration and can add up quickly. These expenses range from direct expenses like job ads and onboarding materials to more indirect costs, like lost productivity during the ramp-up period. Many business owners and HR departments find themselves weighing the benefits of outsourcing their […]

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]]> Innovative Employee Benefits for On-Site Workers Can Lead to Increased Productivity and Wellbeing  https://semperllc.com/2024/11/11/innovative-employee-benefits-for-on-site-workers/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:12:51 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5243 As a hiring agency specializing in commercial printing, graphic communications, packaging, mailing, and warehousing, we understand the unique challenges of attracting and retaining talent, especially for roles that must be performed on-site. Offering innovative and appealing employee benefits can make all the difference in recruiting and retaining top-tier talent for these positions.   We dived into […]

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]]> The Comeback of Trades: A Boost for Print, Mail and Packaging https://semperllc.com/2024/10/01/the-comeback-of-trades-a-boost-for-print-mail-and-packaging/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:23:33 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5207 In recent years, skilled trades have experienced a resurgence in popularity and demand, reversing a decline that lasted decades. Last year, the number of students enrolled in vocational or community colleges rose 16%. The increase continued in the spring of 2024 and shows no signs of slowing. This shift could have a profoundly positive impact […]

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]]> Return to Sender: How Rehiring Experienced Professionals Benefits Your Business  https://semperllc.com/2024/07/18/return-to-sender-how-rehiring-experienced-professionals-benefits-your-business/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:19:13 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5178 Now is an ideal time for businesses to look at rehiring experienced individuals and capitalize on their expertise. 

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]]> Building a Positive Work Environment: Strategies for Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism https://semperllc.com/2024/04/09/building-a-positive-work-environment-strategies-for-emotional-intelligence-and-professionalism/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:03:30 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5110 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.

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]]> The Economic Case for Welcoming Immigrants: A Boost for Worker Shortages, Inflation, and GDP https://semperllc.com/2023/11/16/the-economic-case-for-welcoming-immigrants-a-boost-for-worker-shortages-inflation-and-gdp/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:35:44 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5014 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.

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]]> Trade jobs are a fast track to career success and satisfaction https://semperllc.com/2023/10/23/trade-jobs-are-a-fast-track-to-career-success-and-satisfaction/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:09:14 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=5001 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.

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]]> Employees’ job market is cooling, yet businesses must stay flexible https://semperllc.com/2023/10/02/employees-job-market-is-cooling-yet-businesses-must-stay-flexible/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:29:36 +0000 https://semperllc.com/?p=4986 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.

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