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Finding a Job
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. Read more...

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

At our partner company, 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 agency.  Unlike traditional temporary staffing, where an agency recruits and hires the candidate, payrolling allows companies to find and vet their candidates while taking advantage of the administrative support and flexibility of a staffing agency. Read more...

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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%. Read more...

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Return to Sender: How Rehiring Experienced Professionals Benefits Your Business

The commercial printing, mailing, and packaging industries have undergone significant changes in recent years, leading to a resurgence of opportunities for professionals who previously worked in the field. As technological advancements reshape the industry landscape and prime job placements are opening up, now is an ideal time for businesses to rehire experienced individuals and capitalize on their expertise.  Why Rehire Experienced Workers?  Valuable Experience: Professionals who have previously worked in the industry bring a wealth of knowledge in graphic communications, workflow, and the unique culture of printing environments. Read more...

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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. Read more...

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Semper Workforce Solutions Releases First Quarter 2024 Survey Results

Our partner company, Semper Workforce Solutions has released the results from their 2024 first quarter survey of the printing and packaging industries. Dave Regan, Semper International Co-Founder, and CEO shared his perspective on this quarter’s responses. “This is a survey of contradictions. Read more...