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Why It's Hard to Get Hired in 2024: Understanding the Job Market, Layoffs, and Strategies for Success


Finding a job in 2024 has proven challenging for many, with a combination of factors influencing hiring trends and the job market. Massive layoffs, evolving recruitment tactics, and fluctuating economic conditions have created an uncertain environment for job seekers.

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The Benefits of Payrolling: A Flexible Solution for Managing Talent in Uncertain Times


At Semper, we’re finding that companies are always looking for more flexible and cost-effective solutions to manage their workforce. One solution we provide is “payrolling.” Payrolling is a workforce strategy where a company identifies and selects its candidate for a role but outsources the administrative tasks of onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance to a third-party […]

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The Comeback of Trades: A Boost for Print, Mail and Packaging


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 


Now is an ideal time for businesses to look at rehiring experienced individuals and capitalize on their expertise. 

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - 2024 Q2 STAFFING AND ECONOMIC ONLINE SURVEY IS OPEN


The Semper Workforce Solutions quarterly survey of print, graphics and packaging companies opens today. The 2024 second Quarter Staffing and Economic survey has ten short yet relevant questions and 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. 

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Learn, Correct, Elevate: How To Answer That Interview Question About Failure


Facing the important interview question, "Tell me about a time you failed," can be daunting at first blush. Mistakes or miscalculations can cost employers time, money, and even returning or future customers, so interviewers are listening closely to your answer.

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SEMPER WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS RELEASES FIRST QUARTER 2024 SURVEY RESULTS


June 13, 2024 – Semper Workforce Solutions has released the results from their 2024 first quarter survey of the printing and packaging industries.

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Printers - Time is Now to Recruit & Hire for Tech-Focused Roles


As traditional commercial printing and print and mail services quickly transition to digital services and infrastructure, employers must grasp the evolving landscape of skills and positions needed to thrive in this rapidly changing industry. From advanced manufacturing to integrated marketing technologies, the demand for specialized expertise is at an all-time high--and you want to grab the top talent for your company first.

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The Shifting Sands of Labor and Staffing Shortages


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. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help mitigate the pressure.

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Calling all geeks: The digital print revolution wants YOU


Commercial printing has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a highly technical, data-driven, and digitized industry. This evolution has led to a growing demand for job seekers with expertise in various specialized fields and software platforms. The integration of digital technologies has revolutionized every aspect of the printing process, from design to distribution.

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