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We’re all familiar with the notion that women remain under-represented in many occupations, most noticeably in high-level roles and across the packaging industry.  Numerous causes suggest why, with one argument pointing to differences in men and women’s behaviour. This article investigates whether gender differences in […]

Packaging is not the first industry that comes to mind for many female graduates when setting out on their post-university job search. This isn’t surprising given its history as a heavily male-dominated sector but things are starting to change, offering boundless opportunities for women to […]

We were delighted to welcome Stephen Shortland, Managing Director of New Vision Packaging, to speak at a recent Women in Packaging UK networking event held in Birmingham. Having started a career in constructional design over 29 years ago, Stephen has worked with a wide array […]

Each International Women’s Day, the organisation announces its annual campaign, providing a unified theme for gender parity activism throughout the coming year. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have gained incredible momentum over the last six months but with the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender […]

“Businesses should not underestimate the impact sponsorship has on female-oriented initiatives” says Joanna Stephenson, Co-founder of Women in Packaging UK, a group that connects, supports and recognises female employees in the UK packaging industry. Women in Packaging relies on the support of sponsors to help […]

Our latest Women in Packaging (WIP) event, held at the Doubletree by Hilton Leeds City Centre hotel gave those who attended the chance to enjoy a GDPR overview with the stunning Leeds city skyline as a backdrop. And if that doesn’t sound cosmopolitan enough, attendees […]

Well what a hectic few months it’s been for the packaging industry in the media! From a ‘latte tax’ to heralding the return of deposit return systems to Iceland and its plastic free aisles, it feels like packaging is becoming the problem child in society. […]

By Haulwen Nicholas, aka The Packaging Oracle Hello, ladies in packaging. Tis the season to be jolly, but for many of you, I imagine you’re rushed off your feet, wondering how you’re going to get it all done. How many of you spend Christmas Day […]

Guest blog by Scott Mautz  Those born from 1982 onward are hot commodities for executives born much, much earlier. Here’s why reverse mentoring is hot. The world of mentorship poses many questions. Like how do you find the right mentor? Or how can you be […]

New Vision Packaging are delighted to announce their sponsorship of “Women in Packaging”; the leading UK initiative that brings together female employees of the packaging industry. Established in 2014, the Women In Packaging (WIP) initiative aims to connect, support and recognise female employees from across […]