7 HR Best Practices Shaping the Cannabis Industry in 2024
Highlights The cannabis industry is blooming, and it’s having a profound impact on the job market. According to the 2022 Leafly Jobs Report, America’s legal cannabis businesses supported 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs — a 30% increase from the previous year. In this context, HR best practices are essential to meet employees’ expectations and help companies […]
The Vital Importance of Loss Control for Business Owners
Loss control is a pivotal aspect of risk management for business owners, irrespective of the size or industry of the company. It involves strategies, practices, and measures designed to mitigate and prevent losses, which could be financial, operational, or reputational. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons why loss control is of paramount importance […]
The Hidden Perils: Consequences of Non-Compliance with Labor Laws
In today’s complex and highly regulated business environment, adherence to labor laws is not merely a matter of ethical responsibility but a legal imperative. Non-compliance with labor laws can lead to a multitude of consequences that can be detrimental to both employers and employees. In this blog, we will explore the far-reaching and often hidden […]
Dos and Don’ts in the Hiring Process: Building a Strong and Compliant Workforce
Hiring the right talent is critical for any organization’s success. However, the hiring process can be challenging and complex, with potential legal pitfalls. To ensure you attract the best candidates and build a strong, diverse, and compliant workforce, it’s essential to follow best practices. In this blog post, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts in […]
Unions in the Cannabis Industry: Benefits and Challenges
The cannabis industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in several countries and states. As this industry continues to grow, it is faced with unique challenges, one of which is ensuring the welfare and rights of its workers. We’ll explore the emergence of unions in […]
FUELING PRODUCTIVITY: EXPLORING MEAL AND BREAK PERIODS
The importance of meal and break periods in the cannabis industry carries the same employer responsibility as any other industry. This is vital for two primary reasons: driving the business and creating the employee experience. Driving the Business: Creating the Employee Experience: It is essential to provide meal and break periods to comply with labor […]
JOB DESCRIPTIONS: EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES, GUIDING BUSINESSES
Within every industry, job descriptions hold significant importance. Let’s explore a few reasons why having well-defined job descriptions is essential: 1. Clarity and understanding: Job descriptions provide clarity and a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with each position within the cannabis industry. They outline the essential duties, tasks, and expectations for each […]
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Take On A Management Role
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 role? Not only maintain the […]
How to Attract the Best Talent to Cannabis Businesses
Despite the losses all businesses have seen with COVID-19, 2020 is still on track to be a great year for cannabis businesses. Through countless mergers and acquisitions, legalization efforts, multi-state expansions, and new licensing opportunities, there has been a surge of new jobs created. To stay ahead of this immense growth and consumer demand, cannabis […]
2020 Election Watch for the Cannabis Industry
This election cycle brings a number of important decisions to the voters regarding cannabis legalization in the United States. Not only are there several states debating various levels of cannabis legalization this November, there are some critical races over seats that will have ramifications for the industry.
