In the Graphic Communication Advisors Group (GCAG) November 2022 article, educator and industry advisor, Dr. Peter Schlosser, addresses future employees for the printing industry, and asks: “Where are our people?”
Schlosser makes the point that the printing industry is not immune from worldwide employee shortages and suggests: “We now must turn our attention to expanding the candidate pool and their qualifications to include a sustainable balance for the future workforce and their leadership.” Schlosser points out that while automation is playing a role in needing fewer employees, it does not replace the need for “creative workers, strong passionate leaders, empathetic supervisors, cutting edge marketing people, and a talented sales force,” so important for company success today and in the future.
Harvey Levenson, Cal Poly Professor Emeritus and Coordinator of the GCAG, said, “In his article, Schlosser poses original and creative thoughts on what our present leaders should consider in enhancing the image of our industry and interest in joining it. Schlosser describes a study he is conducting to shed light on this important matter.
