Professional development is a critical growth component at any stage of your career. Whether it’s honing existing skills, exploring new talents, or learning how to best channel your experiences to achieve new professional roles and responsibilities, we provide tools, actionable advice, and networking to help you advance your career in the printing industry.
Attendees at the recent Women in Print Alliance annual luncheon were treated to much more than a lovely meal (five stars for the Coppa 3 Chocolates dessert!) and a brief respite from the hectic PRINTING United Expo trade show floor. A thought-provoking keynote workshop by Madeline Fetterly, CEO of Be the Brand Collective, was on...
Over 200 women in print leaders, innovators, educators, and rising stars will gather together next week at the annual Women in Print Alliance networking lunch. Keynote speaker Madeline Fetterly, CEO & Founder of Be the Brand, is set to deliver an interactive keynote presentation focused on building one’s authentic brand. As Madeline, a self-described advocate...
Amber shares why she views the printing industry as one that is "fun, creative, and progressive," and shares her 2023 career goal to "crush" her first year as a creative director.
PRINTING United Expo, the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world, is just a few short weeks away, and Women in Print Alliance is set to provide myriad community building and networking opportunities for attendees. If you’re heading to Atlanta on October 18-20, be sure to add the following activities below to your show...
When we hear “back to school”, thoughts generally are all about children, rejuvenated by a summer break when they had time to be free from their rigid school schedule. For adults, the back-to-school routine rarely involved our own learning. Instead, it’s all about gathering materials, figuring out schedules, and nailing down the logistics. But what...
Who recalls the childlike anticipation of elementary school “field trip day?” Whether the out-of-classroom experience was to the local fire station, a nature attraction, or an arts and cultural museum, the excitement of that day was palpable. Hopping on the yellow school bus meant a chance to see a new part of town, learn a...
For decades, societal norms have taught us that it’s impolite to discuss how much money we earn at work. However, pay transparency – or the willingness to openly discuss wages and salaries in a rational, economic way – is key to addressing the gender pay gap. It’s also crucial to being able to successfully negotiate...
For decades, societal norms have taught us that it’s impolite to discuss how much money we earn at work. However, pay transparency – or the willingness to openly discuss wages and salaries in a rational, economic way – is key to addressing the gender pay gap. It’s also crucial to being able to successfully negotiate...
Manufacturers – including printers – continue to struggle to find qualified workers, yet women still remain a somewhat untapped labor resource. This paper explores how a variety of manufacturing companies are seeking to increase women in their workplaces, and provides best practices to improve gender equity, diversity & inclusion – including attempts to close the...
The difference between the earnings of men and women – often termed the “gender pay gap” – has barely changed over the past two decades. This multi-industry study presents the dollars and cents data, while exploring how the factors of age, motherhood, and education play into this persistent societal and business conundrum.
