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Exclusive Labelexpo 2024 Discount

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

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Check out Videos from drupa 2024 

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

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Member Exclusive: CalPoly Recruiting Event

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

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Print versus Digital: New Data 

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

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Safeguard Your Printer Employees Against Hearing Damage

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.

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Train Managers to Not Retaliate Against Staff Who Make Complaints

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

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Could Your Business Survive a Serious Earthquake?

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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Workplace Stress Can Create Safety Issues

Americans are working longer hours and facing more demands for productivity, leading to stress and burnout, which in turn can affect workplace safety, according to risk management experts. Understaffing plays a part in this, they found. When workers are stressed or required to work quickly, they are more prone to making mistakes that can injure

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Do You Suspect Workers’ Comp Fraud? Look for These Signs

Workers’ compensation claims fraud costs the insurance industry roughly $25 billion each year, according to estimates by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Depending on whom you ask, fraud accounts for as much as 10% of the costs of all workers’ comp claims. This type of fraud is typically associated with malingering employees who fake

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