In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire, “Help me, help you!” While I am not trying to get any reader a multi-million dollar sports contract, I do want to continue what has become a very valuable resource for many pallet companies when it comes to researching industry trends regarding employment, wages and basic pallet operations.
Again, the time has come for the largest pallet industry human resources survey. Conducted every 2-4 years, the last survey was from 2022 to early 2023. Here’s my simple pitch. If you take about 20-30 minutes to fill out the survey, I will send you a free copy of the final results. Everyone else has to pay a steep price for it. What’s the price, you ask? This year it is $745. So, doesn’t that sound like a deal?
You will find a print copy of the form on page 60 in this issue. Or you can complete the online form at www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
If you need more convincing, this survey has been conducted seven times since 2001 providing historical data on wages for specific pallet plant functions. It also covers common practices when it comes to benefits, demographics, drug policies, immigration enforcement challenges and much more. By participating in the survey, you are helping the industry and helping yourself. We don’t really make much from the gig because most people choose to participate versus buy it outright. But we do it because we love pallets, and we love people.
Not convinced? Here’s the link: www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
Industrial Reporting Inc. is conducting its 8th comprehensive survey of pallet industry wages and human resources practices since 2001. This report has become a critical benchmark for many in the industry. You can secure a free copy by completing the form online at www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
You may ask, “Who will see my data?” Good question. The survey results are collected electronically by the staff of Industrial Reporting Inc. and will not be seen by anyone else other than a private statistician who will help us with the final analysis. All data will be presented in the aggregate.
Are you wondering, “But I didn’t participate in the past?” No problem, all you need to do is be a pallet manufacturer or pallet recycler with actual facilities and operational staff to participate. The survey is only open to companies in the USA and Canada. You qualify and want a FREE report that your HR team will love?
See for yourself. Here’s the link: www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
With labor becoming an even more important part of the industry and a higher cost for most pallet companies, getting your hands on this free report is certainly worth 20-30 minutes if that is what it takes. You will be able to benchmark your practices by looking at what other leading companies are doing.
You should do it because it is the right thing, and we need a certain number of responses to make the final report viable. You should do it because I asked very nicely… pretty please. You should do it because you can get historical comparisons even if you have not participated in the past. The full survey provides historical comparisons on key wage, HR and personnel issues.
It takes most people only minutes to help themselves and the industry. This report will be critical in communicating the industry’s labor challenge and its impact on pallet prices. Oh, you can share the results with customers if that helps with your negotiation process. Did I get your attention now?
Here’s the confidential survey link: www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
As Rod Tidwell, the fictitious Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, told Jerry Maguire in the movie, “You are hanging on by a very thin thread, my friend. And I dig that about you…You think we are fighting, and I think we are finally talking.”
So, remember, “Help me, help you!” Please complete and return the form on page 60 or fill out the online form at www.palletenterprise.com/2026hrsurvey.
