Business Management - HR

Global Graphics appointed Mike Rottenborn as its new CEO. He will take up his new position Jan. 1, 2020.

John Ortiz has joined Memjet as vice president of inks and materials.

Elaine Scrima, GSP, has been appointed by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) to its Board of Directors.

ASDPT inducted its newest members during PRINTING United.

Hiring the right people is essential to the success and growth of your business. It pays to use job interviews to gain insight into candidates’ skills, strengths, and such critical issues as their interest in working for you, and their potential fit with your company.

Tom Lamont is proud to be an instructor at one of the top 25 high schools in the U.S., Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Mass. Each year, more than 1,000 students apply for 320 spots. “The locals call it Valley Tech,” says Lamont, “Parents throw big parties when their kids get in.”

In today’s environment of short attention spans and over-crowded schedules, an association is unlikely to survive without a strong staff, with equally strong opinions and ideas of where an association must move to stay ahead.

The current unemployment rate is less than 4%, hovering near the lowest it’s been since the late 1960s. There are now more job openings than unemployed job seekers — a huge shift from last decade’s recession, where more than six unemployed people were vying for each job opening.

Trade show exhibitors normally have many representatives working their booth. They are aware of the fact that their behavior and attitude can have an impact on the company and its future. What they may not be aware of is the fact that it can also have an important impact on potential future employees and customers.

Employees are an investment. The right recruitment methods and selection tools can improve the odds of success.