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07/24/2024
2024 Wage + Benefits Survey Extension
On behalf of its more than 3,500 print manufacturer members, Americas Printing Association Network (APAN) has announced its Wage + Benefits Survey is now open for submissions through august 16, 2024. Survey access may be found by going to portal.printindustries.org. The APAN Wage + Benefits Survey is the most comprehensive annual survey of labor costs and human resource policies of print-related companies. From top management to the shipping department, the Wage + Benefits Survey annually captures labor costs and human resource practices from 400 firms and 15,000 employees across North America.
“The Wage + Benefit Survey, conducted by Americas Printing Association Network, is the most comprehensive annual survey of labor costs and human resource policies of print-related companies. From top management to the shipping department, the Wage + Benefits Survey annually captures labor costs and human resource practices from 400 firms and 15,000 employees across North America," commented Andrew Schall, President of Graphic Media Alliance. "By contributing your data, you not only gain access to this critical asset for managing your workforce effectively, but you also help us maintain the competitive edge our industry needs in today’s challenging labor market. Please take part and join us in shaping the future of graphic communications.”
The Wage + Benefits 2024 Survey captures wages for most industry positions in sixteen categories, segmented by region and company size. The survey captures policies for overtime, vacation, PTO, sick-time, health insurance, and includes job descriptions for more than 200 industry positions. The online portal supports participants with multiple locations and makes the previous year’s employment data submissions available automatically upon login, making the process quick and easy.
New for 2024: Upload your wages from a csv file template
Survey participants receive access to the report at no cost, made possible by APAN and sponsor LB Carlson, a financial and business management consulting firm specializing in graphic communications.
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Monitoring California SB 343: Protecting the Interests of Print & Packaging Manufacturers
Legislation currently being challenged in California could create new compliance and labeling concerns for companies that manufacture printed products and packaging destined for the California market. While the outcome remains uncertain, Graphic Media Alliance is actively engaged through the Americas Printing Association Network (APAN) and our industry partners at Print Creative Alliance to help protect the interests of our members. Read below for an update on this developing issue and the advocacy efforts taking place behind the scenes on behalf of the printing industry.
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Graphic Media Alliance is proud to partner with Two Sides North America to help promote facts about the sustainability of paper, print, and packaging. According to Two Sides, responsible forest management helps ensure paper products come from renewable resources while supporting wildlife habitats, recreation, and local economies. Read below to learn more and access a helpful resource addressing common myths and facts about U.S. forests.
Read MorePremium Installment & True-Up Reporting for Private Employers
Graphic Media Alliance's Workers' Compensation Program continues to be one of the association's strongest and most utilized member benefits. Through decades of program management, legislative changes, and evolving rating systems, the program has consistently helped members navigate Ohio's workers' compensation requirements while maximizing available savings opportunities. In the article below, Sedgwick's Dave Deyo outlines important deadlines, premium installment reminders, true-up requirements, and key actions employers should take to maintain eligibility for discounts and rebate programs.
Read MoreThe Pay Conversation You're Probably Not Having
Compensation decisions are becoming more complex as wages shift, job roles evolve, and hiring pressures continue to reshape the workforce. Participating in the 2026 Wage + Benefits Survey provides GMA members with valuable benchmarking data to evaluate wages, benefits, incentives, and compensation strategies against industry peers.
Read MoreWhat's New at Your Company? Tell Us!
The best stories in our industry come directly from our members. Whether you're celebrating an award, welcoming a new employee, expanding your facility, supporting your community, investing in new technology, or reaching a company milestone, we want to hear about it. Help us showcase the incredible work happening throughout the graphic communications industry by submitting your news for consideration in upcoming editions of The Communicator, on the GMA website, and in future member spotlights.
Read MoreHow to Sell Without Knowing Everything
Don't know anything about print? New to sales? After this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip, you may stop seeing those as barriers to success. Sales expert Bill Farquharson explains why curiosity and asking the right questions can be more valuable than having all the answers.
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