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 workplace, shared with...
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 courses in...
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 application...
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, and the CMI...
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 a long-term member...
Both Linda’s parents worked in print, and Linda’s first job after leaving school was also in the print industry. As well as being a WW2 RAF veteran, her father had an impressive print history, having worked for 40 years at Monotype Corporation, rising through the...
Mark worked in the printing trade for more than 30 years, but had to stop working to become his wife’s carer. After giving up work, Mark suffered with poor mental health, as well as physical health issues. Mark and his wife were living in private rented accommodation,...
The Printing Charity supported Gary with a grant for a dyslexia assessment, when his struggles with everyday tasks including reading, staying focused and remembering instructions began to impact his CIPD studies and his mental wellbeing. Gary currently works in the...
Find out how financial support from The Printing Charity helped Paul recuperate from major surgery when his company unexpectedly closed. “I had a blackout when I was walking in the forest with my dog”, Paul recalls. “I had no idea what had happened.” This incident was...
Never Give Up Day focuses on cultivating a mindset of determination, and celebrates those who have overcome adversity to reach their goals. We spoke to Rising Star winner Ally Boldan, PR and Communications Executive at Instantprint (part of Bluetree Group), about...
