GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Printing Industry Statistics

Printing industry struggles with HR talent, retention, and workforce diversity challenges.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of printing companies have adopted digital onboarding processes

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33% of HR departments in the printing industry utilize AI for talent acquisition

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39% of HR managers say automation has reduced administrative HR tasks in printing companies

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29% of HR managers in printing industry report implementing new HR technologies yearly

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28% of HR managers in printing believe diversity and inclusion initiatives enhance productivity

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66% of HR departments track diversity metrics regularly

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52% of printing companies cite employee engagement as directly correlating with customer satisfaction

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36% of HR managers in printing firms see workforce diversity as a key driver of innovation

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47% of printing firms have adopted eco-friendly HR initiatives

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38% of HR teams feel that a lack of diversity hampers innovation in printing companies

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Only 25% of HR teams in printing companies are satisfied with their current HR software

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42% of printing companies offer regular HR training programs

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Employee training costs in the printing industry average $1,200 per employee annually

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60% of printing companies report improved employee performance after implementing HR coaching

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68% of printing companies invest in leadership development programs

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69% of HR professionals in printing believe that investing in training improves retention

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70% of HR professionals in the printing industry have completed at least one HR certification

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58% of HR professionals in printing believe upskilling employees in digital tools boosts productivity

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49% of HR teams focus on succession planning to mitigate leadership gaps

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34% of printing firms offer tuition reimbursement programs to their employees

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62% of HR directors in printing prioritize employee safety training

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65% of printing companies report difficulty in attracting skilled HR professionals

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The average employee turnover rate in the printing industry is 18%

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27% of HR managers in printing firms cited retention as their primary challenge

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The median age of HR professionals in the printing industry is 45 years

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55% of printing companies measure employee engagement annually

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22% of printing companies have a dedicated HR analytics team

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48% of HR managers in printing see employee well-being programs as essential

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The replacement cost for an employee in the printing industry is approximately 150% of their annual salary

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71% of HR professionals in the printing industry believe soft skills are more important than technical skills

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36% of printing companies conduct annual salary reviews

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57% of printing firms favor flexible work arrangements

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45% of printing companies experience a positive ROI from employee recognition programs

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The average tenure of HR professionals in the printing industry is 4.5 years

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50% of HR professionals in printing have a background in industrial-organizational psychology

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Approximately 40% of HR budgets in printing firms are allocated to recruitment activities

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30% of printing companies use employee surveys to inform HR policies

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78% of HR managers in the printing industry consider regulatory compliance a top priority

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15% of printing companies report challenges with remote work policies

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22% of HR teams in printing industries consider mental health support programs critical

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48% of HR professionals report increased workload over the last five years in the printing sector

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64% of printing companies have implemented employee referral programs

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23% of printing firms report difficulties in succession planning

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45% of HR teams in printing industries use data analytics to forecast HR trends

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41% of printing businesses have implemented wellness programs aimed at reducing stress

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55% of printing companies run annual employee satisfaction surveys

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20% of HR for printing companies report struggling with aligning HR strategies with business goals

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63% of printing companies report difficulty in recruiting younger talent

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51% of HR managers perceive onboarding as a critical factor in employee retention

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54% of printing companies utilize cloud-based HR management systems

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29% of printing firms report hiring seasonal workers during peak periods

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46% of HR professionals in printing report challenges in maintaining compliance with labor laws

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37% of printing companies offer competitive benefits packages to attract talent

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54% of printing companies have policies in place for employee grievance redressal

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18% of HR professionals in printing report personal burnout due to workload

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Key Highlights

65% of printing companies report difficulty in attracting skilled HR professionals
The average employee turnover rate in the printing industry is 18%
42% of printing companies offer regular HR training programs
27% of HR managers in printing firms cited retention as their primary challenge
The median age of HR professionals in the printing industry is 45 years
80% of printing companies have adopted digital onboarding processes
55% of printing companies measure employee engagement annually
33% of HR departments in the printing industry utilize AI for talent acquisition
Employee training costs in the printing industry average $1,200 per employee annually
22% of printing companies have a dedicated HR analytics team
48% of HR managers in printing see employee well-being programs as essential
The replacement cost for an employee in the printing industry is approximately 150% of their annual salary
71% of HR professionals in the printing industry believe soft skills are more important than technical skills

In a rapidly evolving industry where the struggle to attract and retain skilled HR professionals persists, printing companies are increasingly turning to digital solutions, training, and innovative HR strategies to stay competitive and foster a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

80% of printing companies have adopted digital onboarding processes
33% of HR departments in the printing industry utilize AI for talent acquisition
39% of HR managers say automation has reduced administrative HR tasks in printing companies
29% of HR managers in printing industry report implementing new HR technologies yearly

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

The printing industry is swiftly inking its future with 80% embracing digital onboarding, a third leveraging AI for smarter talent hiring, while nearly 40% say automation is easing HR’s administrative inkblot, and nearly a third are annually scanning in fresh HR tech—proof that even presses are pushing into the digital age.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Engagement

28% of HR managers in printing believe diversity and inclusion initiatives enhance productivity
66% of HR departments track diversity metrics regularly
52% of printing companies cite employee engagement as directly correlating with customer satisfaction
36% of HR managers in printing firms see workforce diversity as a key driver of innovation
47% of printing firms have adopted eco-friendly HR initiatives
38% of HR teams feel that a lack of diversity hampers innovation in printing companies

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Engagement Interpretation

While 66% of HR departments diligently track diversity metrics and nearly half of printing firms see eco-friendly initiatives and employee engagement as drivers of success, a significant 52% recognize that missing diversity could be stifling innovation—and in the fast-evolving world of printing, failing to ink a diverse and inclusive workforce might just leave companies behind.

Operational Practices and Strategic Initiatives

Only 25% of HR teams in printing companies are satisfied with their current HR software

Operational Practices and Strategic Initiatives Interpretation

Despite the critical role HR plays in printing companies, only a quarter of HR teams are satisfied with their current software—highlighting a pressing need for solutions that are as reliable and innovative as the presses themselves.

Training, Development, and Leadership

42% of printing companies offer regular HR training programs
Employee training costs in the printing industry average $1,200 per employee annually
60% of printing companies report improved employee performance after implementing HR coaching
68% of printing companies invest in leadership development programs
69% of HR professionals in printing believe that investing in training improves retention
70% of HR professionals in the printing industry have completed at least one HR certification
58% of HR professionals in printing believe upskilling employees in digital tools boosts productivity
49% of HR teams focus on succession planning to mitigate leadership gaps
34% of printing firms offer tuition reimbursement programs to their employees
62% of HR directors in printing prioritize employee safety training

Training, Development, and Leadership Interpretation

While nearly half of printing companies invest in HR training and digital upskilling boosts productivity, the industry's steady focus on leadership development, safety, and certification underscores that investing in human capital remains essential to printing a brighter future; after all, a well-trained workforce is the true ink in the industry’s success.

Workforce Challenges and Employee Management

65% of printing companies report difficulty in attracting skilled HR professionals
The average employee turnover rate in the printing industry is 18%
27% of HR managers in printing firms cited retention as their primary challenge
The median age of HR professionals in the printing industry is 45 years
55% of printing companies measure employee engagement annually
22% of printing companies have a dedicated HR analytics team
48% of HR managers in printing see employee well-being programs as essential
The replacement cost for an employee in the printing industry is approximately 150% of their annual salary
71% of HR professionals in the printing industry believe soft skills are more important than technical skills
36% of printing companies conduct annual salary reviews
57% of printing firms favor flexible work arrangements
45% of printing companies experience a positive ROI from employee recognition programs
The average tenure of HR professionals in the printing industry is 4.5 years
50% of HR professionals in printing have a background in industrial-organizational psychology
Approximately 40% of HR budgets in printing firms are allocated to recruitment activities
30% of printing companies use employee surveys to inform HR policies
78% of HR managers in the printing industry consider regulatory compliance a top priority
15% of printing companies report challenges with remote work policies
22% of HR teams in printing industries consider mental health support programs critical
48% of HR professionals report increased workload over the last five years in the printing sector
64% of printing companies have implemented employee referral programs
23% of printing firms report difficulties in succession planning
45% of HR teams in printing industries use data analytics to forecast HR trends
41% of printing businesses have implemented wellness programs aimed at reducing stress
55% of printing companies run annual employee satisfaction surveys
20% of HR for printing companies report struggling with aligning HR strategies with business goals
63% of printing companies report difficulty in recruiting younger talent
51% of HR managers perceive onboarding as a critical factor in employee retention
54% of printing companies utilize cloud-based HR management systems
29% of printing firms report hiring seasonal workers during peak periods
46% of HR professionals in printing report challenges in maintaining compliance with labor laws
37% of printing companies offer competitive benefits packages to attract talent
54% of printing companies have policies in place for employee grievance redressal
18% of HR professionals in printing report personal burnout due to workload

Workforce Challenges and Employee Management Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of printing companies struggling to attract skilled HR professionals amid an industry facing high turnover and aging HR staff, it’s clear that embracing innovative talent strategies and supporting HR well-being are more than just best practices—they are urgent imperatives for sustaining a competitive edge in the presses of tomorrow.