2026 Labor and Benefits Quickie Survey, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in July 2026, examines labor-cost structures, hiring channels, and benefit designs using a quick member survey and comparative benchmarks across recent fiscal periods. The analysis indicates core focus areas in labor allocation and departmental shares, production labor composition versus outsourced support, recruitment sources for entry-level roles, and benefits and paid-time-off policies. Emerging patterns show organizations tend to rely on job websites and referrals for hiring and generally offer core medical and retirement benefits while part-time coverage varies; charts highlight comparative trends and benchmark context. Download the full report to see where companies are prioritizing labor and benefits investments to strengthen workforce resilience.
Published by PMMI in July 2026. Based on a 17-respondent quickie survey of PMMI member OEMs, materials and components suppliers collected July 2026.
