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Introduction Do you ever wonder if you might not be getting the full picture of something? It could be regarding your production floor data, customer satisfaction surveys, or perhaps the sources for images that a client wants to use, which were generated using artificial intelligence (AI). A military study from World War II provides some
Motivating your employees is vital to your firm’s performance. If your employees are motivated, they care more, do more, and are more committed to your firm. Expectancy Theory (from Victor Vroom, Yale School of Management Professor, in 1964) points to three crucial questions you should consider when seeking to motivate employees. What is Expectancy Theory?
Labelexpo 2024, the largest label and package printing trade show in America is coming up this September. VMA members get an exclusive 20% off discount using this code: VMA20 Buy Member Exclusive tickets here See more Prices (before discount) EXPO ENTRY ONLY For Brand Owners, Converters and Designers: Early bird (before 24th August): $70 Standard Rate: $95 For
Did you miss the action at drupa 2024? We’ve got you covered. Check out these videos from WhatTheyThink to hear from various attendees. They share new technologies, industry insights, and their experiences at the show. Through Fresh Eyes: Cal Poly Graphic Communications Students on Their First drupa Visit – WhatTheyThink Inspiring the Future of Production
One common concern for members is the lack of qualified people. Whether it be a pressman or a sales representative, there are just not enough employees. VMA is working to make an impact on this talent shortage. One effort is hosting a member-only career day at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on April 17th
A May 2023 study[] of 15 second and third-graders in Haifa, Israel provides new evidence supporting the value of print. The study examined brain wave activity and concluded that reading on paper stimulated key parts of the brain more effectively than reading the same text on a screen. The study has important implications for the
If you have employees whose work involves the use of chemicals, solvents, and other hazardous materials, OSHA requires that you train them in their safe use, transport, and storage, and a key component of that is understanding the various labels and warnings. Not understanding what pictograms on labels mean and the precautions workers need to
Some 22 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work each year, and occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and is permanent, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. There are a number of industries where hearing loss is a danger, including the printing sector.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeing a wave of retaliation complaints by employees. Retaliation charges accounted for more than 35% of all charges filed with the commission in fiscal year 2022. Retaliation means any adverse action that you or someone who works for you takes against an employee because they complained about harassment or
Being prepared for an earthquake is a good investment if you are in a quake-prone area. At least one-fourth of all businesses that close because of a disaster never reopen, mostly because they are unprepared. “Is Your Business Ready” questionnaires are a great place to start to help you determine how you might respond in
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