Workforce

Can Manufacturers Institute Promotes Scott Breen to Senior Vice President of Sustainability

CTI's promotion reflects the association’s commitment to solidifying the metal can as the superior sustainable packaging solution.

December 19, 2023

Workforce: Page 10

Digital Transformation

The Future of Work on the Factory Floor

New research shows that digitalization will drive more jobs in manufacturing.

December 15, 2023

Digital Transformation

Purdue University Prepares Students for the Factory of the Future

The engineering program adds a smart manufacturing degree and immersive digital transformation learning labs.

November 30, 2023

Workforce

Predictive Maintenance to Bridge the Packaging Skill Gap

Predictive maintenance can help machine builders better allocate resources and even bring in new revenue streams.

November 29, 2023

Digital Transformation

Unilever Digitally Connects Employees in the Plant

The My Unilever App, built on Google Cloud, will streamline processes for the company’s 53,000 factory-based colleagues around the globe.

November 28, 2023

Workforce

How Companies Have Successfully Navigated Labor Shortages

Labor shortages are continuing in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic, but companies are finding strategies to successfully navigate the new labor landscape.

November 22, 2023

Workforce

Clemson Announces Fall 2023 Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award Winners

Clemson University announces two Fall 2023 awards. Sarah Lynskey is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Leah Severance becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.

November 2, 2023

Contract Packaging

Day and Temp Labor Agencies, And Their Clients, Face Legal Changes

New legal requirements that are intended to protect day and temporary workers have toughened obligations on staffing agencies that supply such laborers in two states.

October 16, 2023

Workforce

4 Tips for Connecting Remotely with Your Next Gen Workforce

Remote and hybrid work have unquestionable perks. If you’re managing early career professionals…“let me know if you have questions” won’t always suffice.

October 10, 2023

Cartoning

Dan Schmidt Appointed Vice President and General Manager for ESS Technologies

ESS Technologies, Inc.

In his new role, Schmidt will lead the overall operations of ESS Technologies, a Pacteon Co., with a focus on delivering to the Pacteon Promise to Make it Right.

October 6, 2023

Podcasts

unPACKed podcast: From Temp Worker to Packaging VP

Hear the inspiring story of one woman's rise from temporary help all the way to packaging vice president at CCL Containers.

September 22, 2023

Workforce

Robotics Work/Study Co-Op Pays Off

A visit to the FANUC booth at PACK EXPO Las Vegas led Packaging World to engineering manager Jessica Juhasz, who has a fascinating work/study backstory that’s more like what we see in Germany than what we see in the U.S.

September 21, 2023

Operational Excellence

Decelerating Rise Anticipated in Manufacturing Employee Earnings

Manufacturing employee earnings should continue to rise through 2023, but the rate at which those earnings climb may slow.

September 21, 2023