Printing SA’s Managing Director, Jermaine Naicker, says that business owners in the print, sign and packaging industry realise the shortage of trained staff in the industry while understanding the importance of high-quality products, cutting-edge technology, and customer satisfaction. However, one of the most critical investments they can make for long-term success is in their team’s career development.
Our industries are rapidly evolving, with advancements in digital printing, sustainable packaging and automation. Training your employees ensures they stay ahead of trends and can adapt to new technologies, giving your business a competitive edge. But what about the shortage of new entrants?
It is the responsibility of every business owner to invest in career development in this industry to fill the shortage of skilled people and to improve skills, increase efficiency, and reduce costly mistakes in our factories – ultimately enhancing production quality and customer satisfaction.
Skilled workers are in high demand, and we often hear of incidents of employers headhunting other companies’ expert staff. When companies in the same industry continuously headhunt each other’s staff, it can create a talent war that has several negative consequences such as: salary inflation, skills drain and knowledge gaps, decreased employee loyalty, and damage to industry relationships.
Have you given thought about where this will end? It has been proven that companies that invest in their employees’ growth become employers of choice, reducing turnover and recruitment costs while fostering loyalty and job satisfaction.
By conducting careers days at schools, we can reveal career opportunities in our industries and bring fresh ideas to the table. This will also lead to more qualified persons available for print companies to choose from in future.
We encourage our members and other business owners in the industries we serve to take a responsible role in mentorship and networking. Lets connect the youth with industry experts and peer learning opportunities.
By making career development a priority, you’re not just improving your workforce, you’re future-proofing your business in this industry. A skilled, motivated team will drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and innovation, securing long-term success in the competitive print, sign, visual and packaging industry.
Printing SA is on a serious drive to assist in the development of skilled staff for our industries and we need your help to ensure we attract the right candidates to be the future employees and leaders of this industry.
PRINTING SA
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