Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

2026 Workforce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World

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How are CPGS shifting recruitment strategies and training investments in 2026?

Editors Sean Riley and Casey Flanagan sit down to discus why hiring remains difficult, with most CPGs noting hiring challenges across skill levels. They talk about how these CPGs are changing their approach, shifting toward network-based recruitment options, investing more in leadership training, and relying on temporary labor. 

Read the full annual outlook report on Packaging World.