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

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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

Contract Packaging

Custom Packager Boosts Production and Employee Opportunities With Vertical Wrapper

Custom packager increases line efficiency, grows its business, and trains disabled employees in new skills.

September 5, 2023

Workforce

Watch: Packaging OEM Delkor Talks Workforce, Economy on NBC Nightly News

While job gains are slowing nationally, wages are up 4.4% in a year and national unemployment is near a record low of 3.5%. Dale Andersen of Delkor talks with Tom Costello of NBC in this workforce and economy segment at the OEM’s facility.

August 24, 2023

Operational Excellence

Packaging Executives offer Intuitive Automation Advice

Companies are struggling to simplify machine operation, but those who have been successful have advice on implementing intuitive automation.

August 11, 2023

Home

The Moment Is Now for Women in Packaging

There is a real opportunity for women to lead the way as the packaging industry grows. But for the industry to reach its full potential, companies will have to address the obstacles women face.

August 7, 2023

Workforce

Career Accessibility Bridges Packaging Skills Gap

The packaging industry has a staffing problem, and a combination of education and rethinking the workplace may be the solution.

August 8, 2023