TG & Associates in the News

TG & Associates in the News

Tucson, AZ, April 2003-- At the recent PrintImage International annual meeting in Las Vegas, Debra Thompson, president of TG & Associates, received the PrintImage International 2003 Industry Award of Distinction. First presented in 1987, this important award is bestowed on an educator, supplier, member of the trade press or other non-printer who has supported and advanced the quick and small commercial printing industry. Since 1995, Debra Thompson has provided speaking, consulting, services and products to help owners and managers in the printing industry find, develop and retain top performing employees. A business owner in the graphics industry for more than 25 years, Thompson combines graphics experience with a thorough knowledge of human resources tools and processes. Her unique ability to work with people is renowned throughout the graphics industry. Thompson, who says winning the award took her completely by surprise, commented that the response she receives from her work is reward enough. "I've been immersed in the printing industry for more than 25 years and it is like a big family to me."

Thompson is the creator of Thompson's Ten Principles for Success, a model for reaching the highest achievement in your business and personal life. A columnist for numerous trade publications, she also is the author of The Forgotten Customer and Thompson's How To Hire, Develop and Retain Top Performers. A recognized expert within the graphics and imaging industry on human resource matters, Thompson's natural ability to bring out the best in people has been successfully demonstrated over the years in her consulting services, seminars, team building workshops and insightful products.

Commenting on the award, Thompson observed, "While my consulting work brings me in contact with businesses in other industries, I feel most comfortable in the printing industry. I believe that I really understand printers and can definitely relate to their issues and goals."

CHICAGO, IL, NOVEMBER 2002—PrintImage International—formerly the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP) is pleased to announce the winnersof the 2003 Association Awards. Beginning in October, the PrintImage International Awards Committee solicited for nominations for the association’s top honors for 2003. The committee found it difficult to decide considering the many qualified candidates among the PrintImage membership, but the following winners proved to be the best of the best.

These winners will be presented with a crystal award bearing their name on March 1, 2003 during the 2003 Annual Conference, to be held in Las Vegas, NV, February 28 – March 5.

HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBER
Carl Gerhardt, Allegra Print & Imaging, Colorado Springs, Colorado

I would like to sincerely thank the members of PrintImage International for my selection to receive the 2003 Industry Award of Distinction.

While it is easy to say that I receive my reward daily through my work, I must admit it made me truly feel good that my efforts have been recognized by the people with whom, and for whom, I really work.

Just as I say to owners and managers everywhere, "recognition goes a long way for motivation and retention." It works for me too.

CanadianPrinter.com, September 13, 2002 -- Have you ever found yourself wondering what, exactly, your estimator, customer service representative or bindery operator should be doing? TG & Associates recently announced the availability of its Printing Industry Job Description Series, a detailed listing of 18 printing industry jobs, complete with descriptions and summaries of each role.

The individual job descriptions, available for US$19.95 each, can be downloaded directly from the TG & Associates website.

Tucson, AZ, August 15, 2002 -- TG & Associates announces the immediate availability of individual job descriptions from its highly acclaimed Printing Industry Job Description Series and Mailing and Fulfillment Industry Job Description Series. The individual job descriptions available for $19.95 each include job descriptions for eighteen Printing Industry positions, including bindery operator, bookkeeper, customer service representative, customer service supervisor, delivery driver, DocuTech operator, estimator, general manager, graphic designer/desktop publisher, graphics supervisor, high speed copier operator, mailing database operator, mailing machine operator, outside sales representative, prepress technician, press operator, production manager, and selling owner.

The Mailing and Fulfillment Industry Job Description Series includes twelve additional job descriptions, including bindery operator, bookkeeper, customer service representative, customer service supervisor, delivery driver, estimator, general manager, mailing database operator, mailing machine operator, outside sales representative, press operator, and production manager.

The TG & Associates job descriptions were prepared by former printing company owner and noted graphics industry human resource consultant Debra Thompson. All job descriptions are available as individual downloads in Microsoft Word templates from www.tgassociates.com, or in industry-specific sets on CD-ROM. The job descriptions may be used as written, or may be modified to fit specific conditions in a particular printing and/or mailing and fulfillment business.

In announcing the availability of the job descriptions, TG & Associates president Debra Thompson commented: "In today's litigious business environment, accurate job descriptions are an essential part of managing a successful business. Good job descriptions help ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Acts, provide the information employees need to understand their jobs, and establish benchmarks for employee performance assessment and compensation. In addition, job descriptions are an invaluable tool during the interview process. Sharing a job description with a candidate ensures that both parties understand fully the requirements of the position being discussed."

Tucson, AZ, April 25, 2002-- TG & Associates has announced that Bill Greif has now joined the firm full time. In announcing the expansion, TG & Associates president Debra Thompson, commented: "Bill Greif is a welcome addition to the TG & Associates staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge gained from years of planning for and providing training and product support services in both government and private industry. Since TG & Associates was formed in 1995, Bill has been active on a part time basis, but now will devote full time to new product and services development. This will enhance our ability to provide specialized support for the printing, imaging and mailing industries. We will soon be able to offer additional Tools for Success to improve employee hiring, development, and retention with the continuing goal of enhancing client productivity and reducing employee turnover."

TG & Associates is a Human Resource Services firm providing consulting, training and services to businesses worldwide. The company has produced Thompson's How-To Series --a system of workbooks customized for the printing, mailing, and imaging industries--which provide step-by-step processes to find, develop and retain top performers. This workbook series is based on the methods used by TG & Associates to assist businesses in finding and retaining top performers. TG & Associates also offers job descriptions for most positions in these industries, and provides personality profiling and competency testing to assist in hiring, placement and in teambuilding.

TG & Associates Releases Job Descriptions for the
Mailing and Fulfillment Services Industry

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-- In conjunction with her appearance as a speaker at the Annual Conference & Expo for the Mailing and Fulfillment Service Association in Philadelphia, PA, Debra Thompson of TG & Associates announced the immediate availability of a set of 12 job descriptions written specifically for the mailing and fulfillment industry.

The job descriptions - available for $149 plus shipping - are provided on a CD-ROM in both Mac and PC formats, and include both Adobe Acrobat .pdf and Microsoft word template .doc. The job descriptions may be used as written, or may be modified to fit specific needs in a particular mailing or fulfillment position.

The CD includes the following job descriptions:

Bindery Worker
Bindery Operator
Bookkeeper
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Supervisor
Delivery Driver
Estimator

General Manager
Mailing Database Operator
Mailing Machine Operator
Outside Sales Representative
Press Operator
Production Manager

In preparing the TG & Associates Mailing and Fulfillment Job Descriptions, Debra Thompson used the experience gained through her more than 20 years in the graphics industry, and a thorough knowledge of human resource tools and processes. To order by phone, or for further information, call TG & Associates toll free at 877-842-7762. You can also click here to order online.

Chicago, IL, March 2001 -- PrintImage Internationa, formerly the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP), has announced the immediate availability of job descriptions specific to the printing industry. The job descriptions cover the key positions usually found in printing companies, and were prepared by noted printing industry personnel consultant Debra Thompson of TG & Associates. In announcing the job descriptions, PrintImage International president and CEO Steven D. Johnson commented, "Accurate job descriptions are an essential part of managing a successful printing business, and help ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Acts. Moreover, these basic documents provide the information employees need to understand their jobs, and provide a basis for employee performance assessment and compensation."

The PrintImage International Basic Job Description Set includes job descriptions for bindery operator, bookkeeper, customer service representative, delivery driver, general manager, graphic designer/desktop publisher, outside sales representative, press operator, and production manager. The PrintImage International Deluxe Job Description Set, in addition to those in the Basic Set, includes job descriptions for customer service supervisor, DocuTech operator, estimator, graphics supervisor, high speed copier operator, mailing database operator, mailing machine operator, prepress technician, and selling owner. The job description sets are available on CD-ROM in both Mac and PC formats, with both Adobe Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word templates included. The PrintImage International members may purchase the Basic Job Description Set for $119, or the Deluxe Set for $189. Nonmembers may purchase the sets for $129 and $199 respectively.