Workforce Study (Cont’d from Page 8)
Industry Events
tinue playing a crucial role in career advancement, al- though women and minorities may find it difficult to match with a mentor within the workplace, according to the report.When seeking and accepting a new job, individuals may consider the experience and oppor- tunities for career advancement, as well as the level of diversity and inclusion. “In order to attract and retain Millennial and Gen- eration Z workers, companies may need to re-exam- ine how entry-level employees contribute to deci- sion-making in the workplace, and managers and supervisors will need to understand what motivates the next generation of professionals.” For companies in the flexographic industry, recruit- ment and retention are top challenges,with contribut- ing factors including: • Lack of awareness of the industry among students and recent graduates; • Low unemployment rates; and • Scarcity of flexography education programs. Technological advances in flexography can be difficult to keep up with, but are also a source of excitement. “With the future looking so bright — smart pack- aging, interactive packaging — it’s only going to get more appealing and more sophisticated as we move on.That would lend itself to a modern workforce that has been raised by disruptive tech,” said Paul Teachout, one of the professionals interviewed for the study. Interviewees suggested FTA can support recruitment by: • Increasing outreach to high school students and administrators, and other educational institutions; • Promote and increase awareness of the industry overall; • Offer specialized education and more specific training related to the printing process; and • Attend career fairs and host regional events and a job board. Esko Releases Digital Transformation Strategy Guide Esko has introduced a new resource for packaging and print suppliers across the globe: a strategic model to guide individual businesses on their entire journey to digital maturity. Developed as a result of analyzing hundreds of cus- tomers’ operations worldwide, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions has launched its Digital Maturity Model for Packaging Suppliers (DMM) program to equip businesses to im- prove productivity, efficiency and overall profitability through a complete digital transformation.
Pack Expo East March 3-5, 2020 Philadelphia, PA TLMI Converter Meeting March 8-10, 2020 Austin, TX
Propak East Africa March 17-19, 2020 KICC - Nairobi, Kenya FTA Annual Meeting/INFOFLEX April 19-22, 2020 Columbus, OH Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020 May 7-9, 2020 Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Bangkok, Thailand Pack Expo Mexico June 2-5, 2020 Mexico City, Mexico FTA Europe Diamond Awards June 18, 2000
Intercontinental Hotel Düsseldorf, Germany drupa 2020
June 23 - July 3, 2020 Dussedorf, Germany Labelexpo Americas September 15-17, 2020 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL Brand Print Americas September 15-17, 2020 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL
TAPPI/AICC CorrExpo September 14-17, 2020 Orange County Convention Center and Omni Hotel Orlando, FL Labelexpo India October 28 - November 1, 2020 India Expo Centre Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
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