Most jobs today are filled through employee referrals so, naturally, engaged employees are likely to recommend friends and family to apply for an open job or position. However, Colorado cannabis companies cannot rely on referrals alone if they want to staff their operations effectively. In order for the recruitment process to be all it can
There’s an old saying that “water seeks it’s own level”, and it’s not surprising that the statement holds true when attempting to fill a position in the busy Colorado cannabis space…But how does one go about attracting the RIGHT kind of candidate versus someone who meets the bare minimum requirements of having a MED badge and
Up until recently most companies never really spent a lot of time thinking about what’s known as the”employee life cycle” outside of maybe the opportunity cost involved in hiring someone only to have them quit 6 months, 12 months, or 18 months later. It was just expected that some people would naturally stick around while
mo.men.tum : the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events Lately we’ve been obsessed with this concept, especially as it relates to pursuing your dream job or career. But how does one create momentum let alone gain it when trying to further their cannabis career? The answer is
It’s pretty simple actually. Give them what they want and keep them happy! It may sound crazy, but with more and more companies adopting benefits like open PTO policies, paid lunches, and 100% employer subsidized health benefits, the competition is becoming stiff when it comes to attracting new hires. But just because you may not
By Kate Krader, Bloomberg Young workers who once saw employment opportunities in the restaurant business are flocking to grow facilities and dispensaries It’s hard to think of an American city that isn’t experiencing a restaurant boom these days. Put Denver at the top of that list: By some accounts, 30 new spots will open this spring, among
When it comes to landing a job in the cannabis industry, there’s probably no better place to be than the beautiful state of Colorado. But how many interviews does it realistically take for someone to get that cannabis career? With so many people moving here on a monthly basis, the job market is tougher than
420BossWomen.com, a local company that is spot-lighting the female Cannapreneur community here in Colorado, is forging an initiative to dub August “Boss Women” month, and we are all in favor. There’s no doubt that the cannabis industry has created a ton of opportunities which never existed before, and this holds even truer for the female
Even though the cannabis industry has a reputation for being one of the more relaxed industries to work in, many cannabis companies are beginning to set the bar higher in terms of who they’ll hire thanks to efforts to maintain their brand image. As dispensaries begin to “franchise” themselves within their markets, hiring managers will
If you’ve been considering a career in cannabis, then you’ll probably notice that the majority of job postings contain the phrase, “must have current MED badge.” Don’t know what that is or how to get one? Not to worry. We’ll break it down for you so you know exactly what to expect, how much it
