By Elise Hacking Carr Editor’s note: In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, we’re looking back at our 2021 Women in Print and Promo special feature. Stay tuned to our website and magazine for the 2022 edition of Women in Print and Promo, set to debut in May. From gender pay gaps to systemic issues, […]
Celebrating Success through Employee Recognition
The question I am asked most frequently is “how do I find new employees and how do I keep the employees that I have?” One of the key strategies is to appreciate your current employees, who will then share with others how great it is to work for your company. The best ways to show […]
Women in the Workplace in the Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic is hard on everyone in the workplace. The printing industry was designated as an essential service quickly after the pandemic declaration through the hard work of Lisbeth Lyons, the Printing United Alliance Vice President of Government Affairs, and other industry leaders. So virtually all printing companies were able to continue to do […]
How to Ace Your Next Interview
The secret to nailing an interview is to let your personality shine. This will make you memorable and put you in a terrific position for getting a second interview. Throw out your notes and rehearsed responses and master the ability to have a natural conversation with your interviewer. Interviewers want to hire people that they […]
The Importance of Education in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” -Maya Angelou The team at the Women’s Print Mentoring Network (WPMN) is committed to policies and practices that make our network inclusive for everyone. […]
How to Reset Your Goals During a Crisis
Harvard Business Review. By Dorie Clark and Patricia Carl Just a few short months ago, soon-to-be graduates were looking forward to celebrating commencement with their family and friends, then landing and starting their first “real job.” Others who had recently entered the workforce may have been plotting their next career move, eyeing a promotion, or beginning to repay […]