Participating in the 2023 GLGA Wage & Benefits Survey will help you gain invaluable insights to stay competitive in your local labor marketplace. All information collected is strictly confidential. The information below containing company information will be removed when your data is tabulated.

To participate in the survey, please click on the following link:

GLGA members receive a complimentary report ($1,000 value) for submitting a completed survey. The final report includes both regional and state data, and will be available in the Fall of 2023.

Deadline to participate is Friday, August 25.

Brand examples of neuroscience-backed packaging design principles that drive attention, communication, and ultimately purchase behavior. Read and see more on PackagingDigest.com.

On August 4, 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2862 into law, significantly amending the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Effective July 1, 2023, these amendments provide day and temporary laborers with strengthened equal pay rights and protection with several new safety and training requirements. Read more on Littler.com.

WhatTheyThink is publishing the content from Issue 4, the Leadership Issue. In this article, a preview of the week’s content including a review of the Top 100 Small Commercial Printers and their annual Print Franchise Review. Click here for a pdf of the issue.

On schedule and as promised, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has published a new Form I-9. Starting November 1, 2023, all employers must use the new Form I-9. Read more by our HR partner, MRA (includes a link to download the new form.)

On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board adopted a new burden-shifting standard for evaluating whether work rules infringe upon employees’ rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act — that may require employers to narrowly tailor rules to avoid violating the act. Read more by GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Related: Handbooks Need Revision Following NLRB Ruling

During the first six months of 2023, 21 companies representing approximately 90 million customers have removed greenwashing messages such as “Go green, Go paperless” and “Go paperless to help protect the environment” from their marketing communications. Read more by Two Sides North America.

A LinkedIn sales pitch must deliver 2 things:

Read and see more by Bill Farquharson of the Sales Vault.

Editor's note: Bill is one of the presenters of GLGA's popular monthly Short Attention Span webinars - FREE for GLGA members.  

Trish Witkowski of FoldFactory is looking specifically at the Rectangular Cross Fold with different creative die cut panels, but you can consider this approach on any format—specialty or otherwise. Read more.

The best industry networking events of the summer are our 2023 state golf outings, and the last one is tomorrow.

Wisconsin State Golf Outing – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Lake Ripley Golf Club, Cambridge, WI. ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT! Contact Sharon Flick today!

On the new site, Case continues their dedication to being “On the Case” by creating 3D animated characters to bring its products and services to life in a fun and interactive way. Read more.

Posted on LinkedIn by Fineline Printing Group, Indianapolis, IN:

Our digital department works hard to meet customer needs everyday. Introducing, Monica Westmoreland, the newest member of our team. We are so happy to have her positive attitude and bright smile at Fineline! Read and see more.

Husch Blackwell is one of 55 U.S.-based law firms that have been acknowledged for its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and distinguished performance across the framework’s six pillars. Read more.

Posted on their website blog by Independent Publishers Group, Chicago, IL:

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce it has signed six new publishers to its US and UK distribution programs. Read more.

Port Hawkesbury Paper shares the latest issue of their quarterly e-newsletter with their fellow GLGA members. Click here to read the issue online or download a copy of the pdf.

Worzalla, Stevens Point, WI, hosted “Worzallapalooza,” its fourth annual month-long event employee appreciation celebration. Throughout the month there were daily cash prize drawings, catered lunch for all, and grand prizes. Read more.