Recruiting for the print industry

Automation Won’t Solve the Print Industry’s Staffing Challenges

Posted by Roger P. Gimbel, EDP on Nov 12, 2019 1:04:36 PM

 

The printing business is awash in advanced technology and automation. One can walk around the trade shows to observe software and equipment everywhere that handles many of the tasks formerly dependent on experienced printing professionals. Automation enables printing companies to produce more work in less time and at lower costs. But that doesn’t eliminate the need for skilled humans to envision solutions, monitor progress, and include new technology in efficient workflows. And legacy equipment still in use at most print facilities will require educated operators.

For quite some time this industry will need talented individuals dedicated to keeping print a viable and valuable means of communicating information-and that’s a problem.

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Topics: technology, Automation,, news, employee staffing, recruiting for the print industry, retirement, employees, training

Future Employees

Posted by Roger P. Gimbel, EDP on Dec 18, 2018 2:48:56 PM
 
Your Most Experienced People  Are Getting  Ready  to Walk Out the Door

Competition is fierce in the printing business. Nearly every print operation can buy the same equipment and software you use to run your business. Many printing companies offer much the same products and services as local, national, and international competitors. The real differentiator for most printing companies is their people, and a huge problem is looming regarding your staff. Where will your future employees come from?

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Topics: news, employee recruiting, employee farms, print industry labor, employee staffing, recruiting for the print industry, graphics employee competition

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