The latest from the Printing Charity
Twelve Ways to Workplace Wellbeing
We love hearing about the wide range of inspiring ways that our helpline partners promote wellbeing for their teams. For our version of the ‘12 Days of Christmas’, we’ve put together a summary of twelve fantastic ways to support wellbeing in the...
Printing Charity 2023 President Lord Grade celebrates industry evolution and adaptability at 194th Annual Luncheon
More than 150 representatives from the world of print, paper, packaging, publishing and graphics gathered at Stationers’ Hall in London yesterday for the Printing Charity Annual Luncheon – the 194th since the charity was founded in 1827.Jon Wright...
“The courses I’ve chosen help me all-round as a person” – the value of personal skills development from Gabby Solarek
Gabby Solarek is a trainee account manager at Eight Days A Week Print Solutions. She joined the company initially as an agency worker in the production team. Her Rising Star Award meant she could invest in her personal development, through studying...
“It’s great for accountability” – Jake Ross on the impact of his Rising Star-funded training
Jake joined the printing trade as a copywriter and is now the editor of Solopress’s internal newsletter. He applied to the Rising Star Awards to fund courses to develop his writing skills and learn more about social media strategy. My Rising Star...
“It is so rewarding” – Giulia Maggiori on studying courses to achieve her ambitions
Giulia is a Senior Journal Manager at Oxford University Press, having started there as an Assistant Supplier Operations Specialist. Her Rising Star Award has funded the University of Canterbury’s Organisational Psychology MicroMasters Programme,...
Top advice for the best Rising Star Awards applications
Over the years, we’ve received thousands of Rising Star Awards applications, and have found a few key elements shared by those that make it through to the interview stage. To help make the most of the time before the awards open in January next...
Is there a Rising Star in your business? How you can help their application shine
A CIPD survey on youth employment showed a lack of effective training as one of the top reasons young people give for their career progression not meeting their expectations. Investing in personal skills development is a powerful motivator for...
“The help you provide keeps me going”- Gino’s story
When he was younger, Gino made a career change into the print industry, typesetting and machine blocking as a machine operator. He picked up new skills quickly and thoroughly enjoyed his new role. The industry meant a great deal to him, and he was...
Stress solutions everyone should try
Stress Awareness Week 2023’s theme, ‘Beyond Stress Management: From Stigma to Solutions’, emphasises the importance of not only recognising and acknowledging stress but also actively seeking solutions and practical strategies to manage stress...
Tips for managing stress in the workplace
Stress Awareness Week is an annual reminder highlighting the importance of not only recognising stress, but also seeking strategies to manage stress effectively. A UK-wide stress survey has found that almost three quarters of adults (74%) have at...