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The destigmatization and legalization of cannabis have been very positive changes for the industry, but it hasn’t only been an increase in consumer sales that has contributed to the industry’s boom. Venture capital investors, as well as businesses that were formerly agnostic (perhaps even opposed to cannabis) are now pouring [...]

Five years have gone by since California passed prop 64 legalizing cannabis for adult use, and now the state is ready to invest in the industry that has seen massive growth since then. With $100 million in grant funding, California is set to make a big impact on the industry [...]

Do you see yourself rising up the ‘cannabis’ ladder, earning a new position and title that deems respect? You’ll get to manage a team, get offered a raise, and maybe even get a new office all to yourself! But do you know what it actually takes to maintain a management [...]

In today’s market, there is nothing wrong with candidates putting their best faces forward to make lasting impressions on top employers – but as hiring managers, we need to know where to draw the line. It has been reported that as many as 50% of job applicants stretch the truth [...]

It’s important to utilize more than one channel for this exact reason. One candidate who is LinkedIn savvy may have the equivalent skill set of another who chooses to job hunt on Indeed instead.

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No matter where you live, what you do for a living, or how much money you make, life gets stressful. You’ve probably heard that some forms of stress are good and some are bad, but it’s important to learn how to cope with all stress. Even the “good” stress can [...]

Time management. It’s something we all struggle with at one point or another in all industries, even with the cannabis industry. Time is our most valuable and most limited resource, so it is imperative to use it wisely. 

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Modern recruiters understand just how essential technology and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can be to the recruiting process. Harnessing the power of an ATS can mean better quality candidates, more organized back office functions, lower recruitment costs and all around better experiences for both applicants and recruiters.

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When you’re shopping for business software-as-a-service (SaaS), how do you know if a vendor can keep your data secure? You know it’s important to do everything possible to ensure your business’ cybersecurity & data protection. You want to believe the salesperson’s claims about security. But what can a business leader [...]