Let’s face it – no matter what segment of the graphic communications industry your company is in, growing a profitable business is a challenge. managing expenses, making the right technology choices, navigating the maze of government regulations, developing a productive workforce and staying on top of industry trends are just a few of the tough issues we all face.
Management Services
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HR, Gov't & Regulatory Resources
We have both a statewide and national HR expert that is free to PIASD members. We provide help with: wage hour laws, rest periods, hiring practices, terminations and layoffs, workers comp claims, ADA compliance, employee handbooks and many more issues that specifically relate to the printing industry.
Learn MoreDiscrimination Harassment Prevention Training
PIASD has negotiated a group discount with Traliant and San Diego Employers Association to provide our members with access to their newly released California Edition of Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, which complies with all training requirements under state law.
Learn MoreWage Surveys
Results from surveys of hundreds of printing firms in Southern
California allow companies to benchmark their compensation,
benefits, and human resource policies against the industry and their
competition.
Learn MoreCalifornia allow companies to benchmark their compensation,
benefits, and human resource policies against the industry and their
competition.
Ratios Studies
The Performance Ratios is an online tool that compares your company's financial and operational performance to hundreds of printing and related graphic arts firms.
Learn MoreFinancial Resources
We offer financial tools that allow owners to track bad risks as well as get discounts on commercial audit reports before you risk getting left without payment.
Learn MoreInsurance
One of the most popular benefits of PIASD membership is our health and business insurance programs. We offer competitive rates on over 40 health insurance plans, 401K, workers’ comp and commercial insurance policies.
Learn MoreBest Practices
This information replaces the former set of “trade customs” and is not intended to be legally binding but are offered for use in client and supplier communications as determined by each printer.
Learn MoreDiscrimination Harassment Prevention Training
PIASD has negotiated a group discount with Traliant and San Diego Employers Association to provide our members with access to their newly released California Edition of Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, which complies with all training requirements under state law.
The web-based, interactive training is available in two versions: a one-hour course for employees, and a two-hour course for managers and supervisors.
Our negotiated rate is more than 50% less than standard rates for major compliance training options on the market, while considered the best product on the market as it is engaging, user-friendly and realistic.
For SDEA Training call (858) 505-0024 be sure to tell them you’re a PIASD member!
For Traliant training call us at (858) 800-6900 and we’ll get you set up.
Online Training
Trailiant Online Training: $20 per person (Spanish version available for additional fee)
On-Site Training
SDEA On-Site Training (up to 30 people):
$1,499-Supervisor I $749-Non Supervisor
$1,499-Supervisor I $749-Non Supervisor
SDEA Facility Training
SDEA Training:
$69 - Supervisor I $35 - Non Supervisor
$69 - Supervisor I $35 - Non Supervisor
Deadline
Training deadline is January 1, 2021.
For more information and to register call 858.800.6900
For more information and to register call 858.800.6900
- HR Suite
- State Employment Posters
- Sample Employee Handbook + Policies
- Wage Surveys
- Quarterly HR Webinars
- Resources + Forms
- Discrimintaion Harassment Prevention Training
- Free National Listserves for HR + Safety
Put an HR program right on your computer through Mineral (formerly ThinkHR), provided to you at no cost. Mineral provides a complete program for: compliance, safety resources, webinars, questions and answers, employee handbooks, and forms, just to name a few. And receive FREE Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for your employees that must be repeated every 2 years to comply with CA Labor Laws. Give them a call at 877-225-1101 and be sure to let them know you’re a member!
State labor laws are as numerous and varied as the states themselves. It is the employer’s responsibility to display notices of these laws. Posters, provided by the state agency, are the most common and accessible form of a notification. We have an “All In One” just for members.
PIA recognizes the value of well-written Company personnel policies and procedures. Over the years we have published sample employee handbook language covering basic employment policies and procedures. Members have used this language as a guide in creating written policies and procedures covering the Company’s employment practices and philosophies.
To get a copy of the sample employee handbook, call 858.800.6900 or email info @ piasd.org.
You need the best people if you’re going to grow your firm. To get and keep them, your wages and benefits need to be competitive with others in our industry. The best resource to get the facts about the market is the PIASD Wage and Benefit Survey.
Find out what HR practitioners need to know about trends in human resource management. We will cover topics such as continuous performance management, wellness programs, the growing importance of HR professionals in senior management roles, and our old favorite – company culture to build employee engagement.
Resources and forms to help ensure compliance with:
- Wage Hour Law
- Meal Breaks
- Hiring Practices
- Terminations + Layoffs
- Discipline
PIASD has negotiated a group discount with Traliant and San Diego Employers Association to provide our members with access to their newly released California Edition of Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, which complies with all training requirements under state law.
Call us and we’ll hook you up.
Wage + Benefits Survey
Did you know that one of the top-rated surveys conducted by PIA San Diego is the annual Wage + Benefits Survey? Where else can your company access industry compensation practices from a regional and national perspective? Nowhere!
Each year PIA San Diego and all the Printing Industries of America Affiliated organizations participate in this project. Data from over 500 companies and more than 17,000 employees across the United States comprise the survey. From top management to the shipping department, you’ll see wages and salaries PLUS benefit practices. Survey results are broken out by region of the country as well by size of company.
Our Wage + Benefits Survey is the most comprehensive survey available within the print industry. Companies who participate in the survey receive a free copy of the results – $595 in value! All information collected is strictly confidential.
The survey covers:
• Wages
• Annual Salaries
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Human Resource Policies
Order the 2021 Wage + Benefits Report
The 2021 Wage + Benefits Report is available in both digital format and in printed form. This is report is complimentary for those who participated in the survey and participants should have already received their copy. The survey is available for purchase for non-participants.
Participants: FREE
Members: $295 On Sale @ $199
Non-Members: $595 On Sale @ $250
Ratios Studies
PIA has announced the release of its new Performance Ratios program. Printers will now have access to more than 50 key performance metrics, allowing you to compare operations, business practices, and financials to profit leaders providing insight that can enhance company efficiency and profitability. The key feature of the new program is an easy-to-use online dashboard that generates dynamic reports that include graphics, analysis, and text.
For nearly 100 years, Printing Industries of America’s Ratios program has been a staple of the organization and a valuable resource for printers. With this announcement, the program adapts to our dynamic industry in a way that will make it easier for companies to engage while still retaining all of the benefits of the old program.
New Dashboard
The new Performance Ratios program aims to be more modern and efficient in just about every facet. The first major change is the incorporation of a user-friendly, web-based dashboard. This dashboard not only provides a place for users to update their own metrics but gives users the capability to benchmark themselves with other firms in the industry. The easy-to-use interface will allow companies to compare their own metrics with profit leaders and with those that may be similar in size, processes, location, segmentation, and more. The dashboard will be able to instantly provide charts that are easy to read and understand.
The new program eliminated some of the metrics that were not used by many, creating a simpler and easier to use program. For example, the survey that participants will be required to complete will have fewer questions and will be streamlined to have more of a management focus.
Visit www.PerformanceRatios.com to sign up, schedule a demo, see pricing, or receive additional information on the program.
Business Practices
This information replaces the former set of “trade customs” and is not intended to be legally binding but are offered for use in client and supplier communications as determined by each printer.
This material is not intended to be used verbatim. Printers should carefully review this material and select which parts of these documents they wish to incorporate into their specific business practices as they relate to their position with their customers and prospects. Those sections highlighted by an asterisk (*), in particular, need to be reviewed for specific wording before used in communications with customers or potential customers.
These Best Industry Practices, Terms And Conditions Of Sale, And Glossary Of Terms Are Voluntary, And Are Provided For The Purpose Of Helping Printers And Their Customers Avoid Misunderstandings Concerning Their Rights And Obligations Related To Digital Files. All Elements Of Price And All Other Contract Terms Are A Matter Of Negotiation And Agreement Between The Individual Printer And Its Customer. Printers May Choose To Modify These Best Practices And Terms Before Providing Them To A Customer, Based Upon The Printer’s Individual Situation.
This Document Does Not Constitute Legal Advice And Use Of This Document Is Within The Discretion Of The Reader. Printing Industries Of America, Inc. Disclaims Any And All Liability Whatsoever Arising From The Use Of This Document.
Financial Resources
Keep your cash flowing with access to three invaluable services: third party collections, discounts on Experian credit reports (check on a prospect’s credit worthiness before you start doing work for them!), and a unique slow pay reporting program whereby members warn other members about potential problem accounts.
Slow Pay Program
Industries Slow Pay is a national bad debt warning system designed to help identify potential problem accounts. Participating members submit their monthly bad debt information into the database for sharing with other local and national members of PIA.
Experian Credit Report
Experian allows members to check the credit worthiness of prospective clients before you enter into a business relationship. Members receive reports on the same day, and may request either a complete Business Profile or a one page Commercial Score summary report, both at the discounted rates. For more information contact Experian’s SmartBusinessReports.com helpdesk at (800) 303-1640. Now even easier and cheaper when you run your own reports! Click here to get started!
Collections
PIASD has an exclusive partnership with AG Adjustments (AGA) for third party collection services for our members.
AGA, a commercial debt collection agency, is a charter member of the Collection Agency Association of the Commercial Law League of America; a Platinum Partner to the Credit Research Foundation; an exclusive outsource partner for the Credit Management Association; and now for PIASD. Their professional debt recovery team works diligently to turn past due receivables into cash flow that can be reinvested toward your business growth.
Thousands of leading manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and finance companies rely on AGA to help sustain a healthy balance sheet while adding profits to the bottom line. They specialize in debt collecting from those business accounts that have passed beyond the point of no return.
This is why PIASD has chosen to partner with AGA. To contact AGA call (631) 425-8800 or fax (631) 425-8808.
Insurance Services
Your Assests, Our Business.
At PIA San Diego, we go out of our way to ensure that the things that matter most to you, matter to us too. From your building and equipment, to your workers and reputation, and everything in between, as a result your assets are the lifeblood of your business. Therefore, in order for your company to grow and thrive, you need to ensure that these assets stay healthy, too.
That’s where we come in.
We’re Here To Help Your Business Become More Successful!
PIASD has the tools and resources print owners and managers need to help their
companies flourish. We offer industry-specific services, studies, training, savings and support your needs to grow and succeed. Join over 200 members who enjoy
exclusive access to a variety of programs and services that help them enhance
growth and efficiency, and operate more profitably.