Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) is more than just a buzz phrase. It’s increasingly a core value and business fundamental for many companies in the printing industry. Focusing on gender as a key element of I&D programming, we provide up-to-date content on trends, research, and best practices aimed at cultivating an industry in which women can thrive and shine.
Image Credit: Koenig & Bauer This Women’s History Month, Women in Print Alliance would like to highlight an extraordinary female business pioneer in the early 1800s. A woman who was able to rise above her circumstances after finding herself windowed with three children after losing her husband, Friedrich Koenig, early on in their marriage. Meet...
As Women’s History Month draws to close, Women in Print Alliance is committed to keep the conversation about women in the workplace going strong every month of the year. Why keep talking? Because words precede action – and action is needed to keep moving the needle of women’s collective career and leadership progress steadily upward and...
Amid the celebration of Women’s History Month, some pretty stark facts regarding equity in the workplace remain. So, while we fully endorse sharing inspirational quotes and collegial callouts on LinkedIn and other social media platforms this March, we can’t help but note that it’s equally important to be informed of the latest key research about...
You could have knocked me over with a feather to learn that nearly 75% of students enrolled in the prestigious School of Graphic Communications at Clemson University are women. After all, we’re living in a current reality that print is an industry predominantly led by men. Intrigued by this irony – and determined to do...
March 8 is International Women’s Day, known familiarly as IWD. For more than 100 years, this global day has honored the achievements of women across many aspects, including social, economic, cultural, and political. Once a “fringe movement,” IWD is now firmly mainstream and celebrated worldwide. And while it’s a time to acknowledge how far women...
If you think you’ve seen an onslaught of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) news in the media lately, it’s not your imagination. President Trump was sworn into office just over three weeks ago and one of his first executive actions dealt with DEI, mostly in a dismantling fashion with ripple effects. But even before the...
While over 80% of people view generational diversity in the workplace as a net positive and agree that colleagues of different ages can learn from one another, nearly the same percentage says that different generations working together on a team or project can lead to conflict, per a recent study by LiveCareer.com. And with four...
Women in Print Alliance is an inclusive, supportive global community of women who share a passion for the printing industry and a desire to make it one that attracts, elevates, and celebrates successful women at all stages of their careers. We’re focused on mentoring, networking, celebrating successes, and creating an industry culture in which women...
Tis the season! The greeting “Merry Happy Everything!” is trending once again – particularly in the workplace, where we’re likely to have teammates of various faiths and ethnicities. Given there are three faith- and spiritually-based holidays on the calendar this month, it’s not surprising. And while it’s tempting to think the generic phrase checks the...
While we’re here to cheer on women all year round, September is always a highlight on the women in print awards calendar. Last month, 12 outstanding women in the wide format digital and textile, industrial, and screen print segments were honored with top industry awards. The annual Women in Wide Format and Women in Screen...
