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How 5G Will Revolutionize the Way You Do Business

January 6, 2021 by Aylish DeVore

By now you’ve probably caught the buzz about this thing called 5G that’s coming to change the world… but what is it really? And what will it mean for your business once it’s here? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network and the new global wireless standard. 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps data speeds, much lower latency, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users across the globe. Simply put, it’ll make your mobile connectivity faster and more reliable. This technology is a huge breakthrough in wireless tech and some industry insiders have gone so far as to say that the 5G network will be as revolutionary as the printing press, the automobile, and electricity. So the question is, have you thought about how your business will change? In this blog, we’re hitting on all the key features of 5G that will revolutionize the way you do business and how to utilize them most effectively.

Ability to Work From Anywhere

With the recent pandemic and the majority of the nation’s workforce working from home, the capability to connect wirelessly, from any location is more necessary than ever. 5G enables just that; making being chained to an Ethernet cable or within range of a Wi-Fi hotspot a thing of the past. With the power of 5G, users will be able to connect to high-speed connections from just about anywhere. Yes, anywhere. A recent study shows 62% of employees work remotely at least part-time and this number only continues to rise as more employers continue to enforce health and safety precautions. With the abilities of 5G, businesses will be able to allow even more flexibility to their employees when it comes to working locations. In turn, this creates a larger candidate pool as geographical location ceases to be a qualifier for employees. This ease of accessibility is sure to increase morale and create a more relaxed workforce.

Seamless Functionality

With 5G, not only will the connection be vastly available but the functionality will be seamless. Through its fluid capabilities, 5G allows not just remote work but virtual work. The difference? Users will be able to access data, communicate with co-workers, collaborate on projects just as seamlessly as if they were physically in the same room. Remote workers will no longer be held back by needing access to large amounts of data, or a brainstorming session interrupted by poor video connection and lag. Further, with the increased capability, running more advanced technology becomes a breeze. Businesses will be able to access and implement virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI technology into their typical work routines creating a more connected and technologically advanced environment.

5G to Increase Productivity Poll

Increased Productivity

The entire workforce is buzzing in anticipation of the impact 5G will have on the way we function. 91% of US organizations and 88% of small to mid-sized enterprises agree that 5G will increase productivity. As mentioned earlier, lagging connections and download speeds can really disrupt remote and in-office employees’ workflow and attention span. Significantly faster data speeds mean far lower latency while waiting for a file to load, a meeting to start, attachments to download, etc. A big contributor to slow or glitchy connections is an influx of users in a centralized area. 5G allows for up to a million devices per square kilometer, making high-speed connections seamless even in extremely high traffic areas. There is an overwhelming amount of both large and small impacts that will contribute to maximized productivity from every angle. Even something as small as improved energy efficiency will result in prolonged battery life on devices, eliminating time searching for a lost charger or an outlet in a crowded coffee shop.

Improve Company Communication & Culture

Especially in the current state of the world, having a strong company culture is more important than ever to keep employees engaged. Human connection and interaction is key to keeping a positive mindset throughout the office and even more so for employees working at home. Companies are hiring more remote employees, expanding across the country and even the globe. While this leverages several benefits, it also can create some challenges in developing an inclusive company culture and connected dynamic. All of the capabilities 5G will introduce into your business play a role in how you’ll connect and interact internally, no matter your organization’s geographical location. Trust us, boring conference calls will be a thing of the past as the potential of 5G innovations expand to holographic calling, enabling users to view 3D presentations with or without glasses, and interactive meetings utilizing AI technology. Why would you choose to use small chat boxes on computer screens when augmented and virtual reality connectivity will run seamlessly?

It’s clear to see that the power and innovation 5G is bringing will revolutionize the way people do business in a big way. Here at Blue Signal, we plan to utilize many of these advancements in multiple aspects of our business. One area we are excited to embrace is the ability to further empower our remote employees’ flexibility in where and how they work. Blue Signal has a long history of leveraging a geographically diverse team as we’ve had recruiters working from all over the country since our inception. The ability to further advance the way we communicate and engage with each other internally will be a huge initiative in the coming year as we look forward to continuing to nurture our tight-knit company culture. Additionally, the connectivity and seamless functionality of 5G will allow us to better serve our clients and candidates. As the recruiting industry continues to grow, we continue to stay committed to rising above the norm by utilizing the most effective resources, technology, and processes available to us. Reach out to one of our recruiters today to talk about what 5G advancements mean for your workforce and how you can capture these benefits.

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Looking to Packaging: COVID-19’s Impact on Health vs Sustainability

September 2, 2020 by Lacey Walters

With the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been unprecedented changes in the economy and global marketplace - impacting all industries in unpredictable ways. Amazingly, businesses have adapted to the needs of the market, creating options like curbside pickup, contactless delivery, and much more to satisfy the needs of consumers, but also keep them safe. With medical teams working around the clock to ensure the health and wellness of their communities, there has been an incredible surge in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other protective materials. Even food and beverage companies rose to the challenge, with some global distilleries shifting production from vodka and gin to hand sanitizer. This change in business strategy on all levels of consumption has resulted in an exponential demand in plastics and packaging products. 

The Global Flexible Packaging Market is expected to grow by over $50,000M USD by the end of 2025 according to Valuates Reports. Packaging as it pertains to its product marketing value on shelves, all the way to how it plays into logistics and long-distance supply chains, will always remain a key piece in our economy. The industry is vast and supports everything we know about the consumer market, making it essential in all product-oriented businesses. However, a strong debate stands between what comes next for the industry with sustainable vs. health conscious packaging. 

 

Product Design Changes, Historically 

For decades, packaging design has gone through several rounds of optimization to better support sustainability, while maintaining convenience and cost-effective product housing. To reinforce sustainable thinking, the industry has deployed design improvements like eliminating unnecessary packaging, increasing the use of recycled content, and helping communicate sustainability narratives like promoting recycling habits in consumers. There has also been efforts toward the increased use of mono-materials as opposed to multilayer packaging, creating higher recyclability of the packaging itself. 

Due to consumer preference shifts as the impact of plastics and other materials on the environment have become more apparent, businesses have altered their packaging practices to appeal to the movement. Companies have worked to decrease packaging weight by 20-50%, resulting in less raw material used. Others have eliminated single-use plastics, or have increased the volume of the packaging to sell more product per unit. For some companies, this takes the form of eliminating packaging completely. While each of these avenues create a lesser impact on the environment, they can simultaneously counteract efforts for product preservation and health safety. 

 

Today’s Market Changes 

Just as the market has shifted to create better sustainability as environmentalism grew within consumer buying habits, it has also worked to assuage health concerns due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, these two key interests have somewhat contrasting ways of being implemented - with concerns over health and safety creating a “temporarily high demand” of single-use plastic materials and packaging. One Head of Packaging and Design for a UK based company speculated, “As we become increasingly more aware of germs being transmitted through surfaces, will we begin to ask ourselves who else has touched that banana or apple, and will we shun these unwrapped products in favor of the relative safety and security offered by a plastic wrap?”

So far, the market supports this theory with a CAGR of 5%. Due to the increased demand in FMCG and pharmaceutical packaging, and rising e-commerce sales and packaging due to lockdowns/quarantining, the global packaging market is projected to grow from $909B USD to $1,012B USD by 2021. 

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Due to pandemic lockdown measures alone, the eco-friendly packaging market has shrunk by 0.2% since March 2020. Then, when considering hygiene concerns, reusable packaging demand has not only decreased but been banned in some cases. States like California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts that previously banned single-use plastic bags are now starting to reverse these bans over the perceived health threat of bringing your own bag into stores. But does this represent a long-term market shift? For the near future anyway, it appears as though single-use plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene, as well as paper and cardboard packaging solutions, are set to experience a boost in demand. 

 

Job Market and Talent Gaps

As a way to navigate the economic turbulence in the packaging industry, companies have started to shift their segments to support more “essential” customers like those in the medical supply, healthcare, sanitation, and personal or home care fields. With the reduction in travel, car sales slowed and GM and Ford Motor Co deployed factories to produce ventilators. Rather than making plastic products for car parts, their assembly line workers began manufacturing PPE. While some of those skillsets are transferable across industries - including automation and engineering - some machine-focused roles might experience a gap in talent. 

McKinsey Report

Whether it be thermoforming, blow molding, extrusion, injection molding, or polymer casting - there are different processes and machines that are used to specialize in each method of plastic manufacturing. Some companies, in reaction to the market’s demand for “safer” product housing, might look to utilize more flexible packaging types and will need to bring on professionals in flexographic printing or extrusion coating. Without having prior involvement in this space, this transition will call for a whole new skillset. This is where Blue Signal comes in. 

As recruiters in the plastics and packaging spaces, Blue Signal has the industry insights necessary to understand the competitive landscape, and help you attain the talent you need to stay ahead in this explosive-growth market. With a limited number of tenured professionals in the space, can you afford to wait? Contact us today to discuss your options, and get back to what is most important - providing products that keep our communities safe.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Engineering Tagged With: environmentalism, Health, sustainability

Blue Signal Goes Green

February 20, 2020 by Lacey Walters

This month, Blue Signal had the opportunity to send a few of its staff to enjoy all-access passes to the Phoenix Waste Management Open. The WMO is an annual week-long golf tournament that brings thousands of visitors to Arizona each Winter. Tickets included all-day entry to the Open along with unlimited food and drinks at the Blue Signal Suite at the 18th hole! 

Community involvement is a huge priority to us, and we take pride in being able to send our employees to events supporting a positive cause. The Waste Management Open promotes sustainability and effectively claims the title of “The Greenest Show on Earth.” Along with the tournament, spectators can participate in interactive kiosks and games to teach people how to recycle and compost. The community forum also hosts a group of sustainability experts, government and non-government organizations, and businesses to create an open dialog on being green.

Check out some of our pictures from the event below!

About Waste Management:

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal was founded in Chicago in 2012, and since then, has grown into a multi-million-dollar executive placement firm with offices in the Phoenix and Chicago areas. Blue Signal has established itself as the premier executive search firm within wireless/telecom, technology, and related industry niches.

At Blue Signal, we believe that hiring the right people is the best way to transform business. Our targeted, specialized searches deliver highly qualified professionals to meet every hiring need. Our team has decades of combined experience in finding the right people for each unique company culture and industry niche.

Our team works with both candidates and hiring managers to find the right fit. Contact us today to let us know how we can help.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Uncategorized Tagged With: community involvement, phoenix, sustainability, waste management

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