by Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF Printers 401k Employers face a daunting challenge: attracting and retaining the right talent necessary to drive their businesses forward. At the same time, they likely feel a responsibility to help employees reach retirement financially prepared. A 401(k) plan can help manage both of these goals. Keeping an eye on the latest trends and … [Read more...] about Evaluate Your Company’s 401(k) for Optimal Success
Recruiting & Training
Recruiting Millennials
by Katy Ibsen, managing editor, PostPress Skill Scout is a Chicago-based hiring firm that assists companies in modern-day recruitment practices. Founded in 2014, the company strives to help other companies understand that they cannot be what they cannot see. "Job descriptions don't show what a job is like," said Elena Valentine, Skill Scout CEO and co-founder. "The hiring … [Read more...] about Recruiting Millennials
If You Don’t Know How to Onboard New Employees, You’re Not Alone
by Pam Butterfield, Business Success Tools Here's the challenge many employers are facing today: baby boomers stayed in the workforce longer than anyone expected. As a result, many employers put off any efforts to recruit their replacements, and now those employers have forgotten - or never really knew - how to onboard new workers so they'll get up to speed and stay. Today, … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Know How to Onboard New Employees, You’re Not Alone
Heidelberg Print Media Center Adds Training Courses
PostPress From Feb. 22-24, PMC ATL will hold the next Power Performance Signature Folding class, which allows participants to experience the impact of paper weight, grade and format on each of the company's three folders, from industrial to commercial, with specific emphasis on 16-page signatures. PMC ATL is looking to increase the number of training classes for its full … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Print Media Center Adds Training Courses
American International Machinery Announces Signature Training Center
PostPress American International Machinery, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, announced the grand opening of its new Signature Folder-Gluer Training Center. The new training center offers a full menu of training options. Closed-group training involves only operators from the same company, promotes team building and keeps specific product information private from competitors. Open-group … [Read more...] about American International Machinery Announces Signature Training Center
Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress In the purchasing of folding/gluing equipment, especially with more complex folding carton gluers, the training, set-up and installation are very important portions of the purchase decision. Everything from pre-planning, location of the folder-gluer and knowing where air and electrical connections will be made to allowing proper … [Read more...] about Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
MBO Offers Training Classes
PostPress MBO America, Marlton, New Jersey, has recently started classes in the 2016 MBO Fold School. Each three-day session offers classroom time in addition to an MBO finishing expert to train operators on MBO finishing equipment. Basic and advanced courses are offered throughout the year. Upon completing the program, participants will receive an MBO America Certificate … [Read more...] about MBO Offers Training Classes
Updated Guide to OSHA Training Requirements
PostPress OSHA has posted a fully updated version of its guide to all agency training requirements to help employers, safety and health professionals, training directors and others comply with the law and keep workers safe. "Training Requirements in OSHA Standards" organizes the training requirements into five categories: General Industry, Maritime, Construction, … [Read more...] about Updated Guide to OSHA Training Requirements
PIA Moves to Online Training Platform
PostPress Printing Industries of America has announced a major restructuring in the model for its delivery of technical training. Beginning in 2014, PIA will introduce a new online training platform that will offer training for members without requiring them to budget for travel costs to Pittsburgh. Offering distance training allows PIA to be more nimble in educational … [Read more...] about PIA Moves to Online Training Platform
PIA Offers Tools for OSHA-Required Employee Training
The Binding Edge The Printing Industries of America has free guidance materials and information for its members through Printing Industries of America affiliates addressing OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard. The Environmental, Health and Safety Affairs Department developed these tools to prepare members for the first action deadline of Dec. 1, 2013. The program … [Read more...] about PIA Offers Tools for OSHA-Required Employee Training