Finding solutions to any challenge often starts with a conversation. At the Printing Charity, we believe that no problem is too big or too small and are here to talk to anyone struggling with practical, emotional or financial issues. The first step is the hardest to...
A culture that encourages open conversation plays a crucial role in people’s mental wellbeing at work, enabling them to feel they can be themselves in the workplace. This, in turn, creates an environment where people can speak openly about how they feel which can help...
The Cardboard Box Company on our helpline within their mental wellbeing resource suite The Cardboard Box Company provides employees with a wide range of mental wellbeing support recently bolstered by access to the Printing Charity’s free, confidential and independent...
Board24 on caring for employee wellbeing in the packaging sector The Printing Charity is here for people working in trades allied to print, including the world of packaging. We chatted to Judith Chadwick, Head of HR at packaging company Board24, about their...
Falling on Monday 15th January this year, Blue Monday has been coined the "most difficult day of the year." It’s believed to be a culmination of post-holiday blues, financial strain, gloomy weather and failed New Year's resolutions. However, we know that we can all...
Jessica had worked in the print industry for seven years before she was diagnosed with a debilitating chronic condition which left her less and less able to work. When covid hit, she could work from home and, during that time, was able to understand more about how to...
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...
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...
Menopause is a normal phase of life, but it can bring about physical and emotional changes. Women often avoid talking about the topic at work because they’re afraid it will jeopardise their job, and therefore suffer in silence. CIPD research found that three in five...
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...
