Cannabis Career Blog.
A round-up of job hunting tips, recruitment resources, cannabis industry stats and general musings from a recruitment team dedicated to cannabis.
The Hidden Price Tag: The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Person
Recognizing the broader impact of a wrong hire extends beyond tangible costs like recruitment and training. It encompasses factors such as diminished productivity, reduced customer satisfaction, and disrupted team dynamics. Fully understanding the holistic cost is crucial for making informed decisions and wisely investing in your team, the most valuable asset. By prioritizing thorough hiring processes and data-driven decisions, businesses can minimize the financial toll of hiring mistakes.
Change MakeHERS: Spotlighting Dr. Jenna Valleriani from the OCS
As the cannabis industry continues its rapid expansion, an increasing number of dynamic women are emerging as influential leaders within the field. Celebrate this month's Change MakeHER featuring Dr. Jenna Valleriani, Senior Manager, Social Responsibility for the OCS, overseeing social impact and education initiatives across environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and cannabis education.
New Year, New Talent: Strategies for Recruitment Success
This blog post offers a comprehensive guide to navigating talent acquisition, particularly relevant as we start a new year. It goes beyond traditional recruitment methods, emphasizing the importance of building a high-caliber team aligned with the company's vision. Key points include defining organizational identity, optimizing the website for a compelling candidate experience, using SEO for job posts, implementing targeted recruitment campaigns, offering competitive compensation, and streamlining the interview process. Discover the significance of adapting these strategies to the unique needs of the organization for sustained success in the competitive talent market.
Elevating Your Cannabis Brand This Holiday Season
Tis the season for cannabis companies to embrace the holiday spirit and connect with their audience on a deeper level. In this blog post, we explore strategies for leveraging the festive season effectively, from emphasizing year-end reflection and highlighting seasonal opportunities to promoting cannabis-friendly celebrations and creating festive product offerings. We delve into the importance of networking events, community engagement, and year-end wellness and education initiatives. Additionally, the blog discusses expressing gratitude and advocacy as key elements to strengthen brand identity.
A Guide for Navigating Recruitment Agency Partnerships
Recruiting the right employees is critical to the success of any business. However, finding the right talent can be a difficult task, especially if you don't have enough resources and expertise. Recruitment agencies can help you find the right candidates for your business, saving you time and money. But with so many recruitment agencies out there, how do you choose the right one for your business? In our latest blog post, we dive into the selection process, offering insights on finding the perfect match for your business needs.
Cultivating Success: 10 Tips For Retaining Long-Term Employees
In our latest blog post, we share the top ten best practices for fostering a loyal and skilled workforce. From strategic recruitment to thoughtful onboarding, clear communication, and investment in career development, these practices go beyond traditional HR approaches. Discover how creating a positive company culture and offering competitive benefits contribute to employee satisfaction, ensuring they thrive and choose long-term commitment in the ever-evolving cannabis sector.
Crafting Your Resume: The Role & Impact of ChatGPT
As job seekers strive to stand out in a sea of applicants, the demand for innovation in resume crafting has surged. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has emerged as a game-changing force in this landscape. But does it live up to the hype? How does it fit into the intricate process of creating a resume that not only reflects qualifications but also captures individuality? In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the role of ChatGPT in crafting the perfect resume, exploring its potential to transform the traditional approach to resume writing.
A Higher Perspective: Jerome’s Insights
As we embrace the challenges and opportunities of a new year, it's essential to recognize the pivotal trends reshaping the recruitment landscape in 2023. The integration of technology, the emphasis on data-driven decision-making, and the commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces are shaping a new era in talent acquisition. Navigating the evolving recruitment landscape successfully requires a keen understanding of these transformative forces.
A Higher Perspective: Graydon’s Insights
In the fast-paced world of business, where decisions can shape success, hiring the right talent is paramount. CEOs and hiring managers, take note: ego has no place clouding your judgment in the hiring process. Our Co-Founder, Graydon Welbourn, highlights a common pitfall - the fear of transparency. In our latest ‘Higher Perspectives’ feature, explore this topic and discover ways to secure top talent for your next hiring need!
Change MakeHERS: Spotlighting Kathryn Long from Vetrina Group
As the cannabis industry continues its rapid expansion, an increasing number of dynamic women are emerging as influential leaders within the field. Celebrate this month's Change MakeHER featuring Kathryn Long, Vetrina Group's Director of Marketing, as we delve into her distinctive perspectives and insights shaping the Canadian cannabis industry.
Mastering Salary Negotiations: Strategies for Success
This blog post highlights the keys to success when negotiating salary and compensation for your next role. Specifically tailored to the cannabis industry, the article stresses the significance of meticulous research, strategic timing, and the presentation of a compelling case to justify desired compensation. Additionally, it delves into the dynamics of negotiating salaries through recruiters, offering practical advice to consider.
Leadership in Cannabis: Confronting Challenges & Measuring Performance
The cannabis industry presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, making it imperative for C-suite executives to track key metrics and KPIs. Whether it's revenue and profitability, customer acquisition and retention, inventory management, compliance, brand awareness, operational efficiency, or market share, these metrics provide a roadmap to success in this dynamic and competitive industry.
A Higher Perspective: Graydon’s Insights
As the cannabis industry grows, so does the demand for talent. This surge in growth has brought about a unique challenge in the industry: a cannabis talent shortage. By welcoming individuals from outside the cannabis sector, offering support, and fostering a culture of innovation, companies can overcome the cannabis talent shortage and propel their businesses to new heights. This blog post covers the importance of embracing change and new perspectives to drive sustainable growth in the industry.
How to Staff Smart Amid Tough Times in the Cannabis Industry
In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, facing challenges and uncertainties head-on is essential for success. Discover invaluable insights on how to staff intelligently amid tough times, from embracing adaptability and diversifying your talent pool to leveraging the right tools and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Celebrating 5 Years of Legal Cannabis in Canada
In 2018, Canada made history by becoming the first G7 nation to legalize recreational cannabis, marking a monumental shift from prohibition to regulation. Today, we reflect on the incredible journey of Canada's legal cannabis industry over the past five years and explore where it stands today.
Empowering Women in Cannabis: Strategies for Success in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
The cannabis industry is thriving, but women in leadership roles still face unique hurdles. Our latest article explores these challenges and offers strategies for a more inclusive industry. From tackling gender bias to fostering work-life balance, we've got it covered.
Combating Title Inflation in the Cannabis Industry
Title inflation is a growing concern across the cannabis industry — inflated job titles lead to confusion and inequality within organizations. To combat title inflation in the cannabis industry, companies should review job descriptions, identify essential skills, analyze associated costs, and create pipelines for non-degree candidates through training.
How to Reduce Employee Turnover in the Cannabis Industry
The financial repercussions of losing an employee are substantial, averaging 6-9 months' worth of their salary to find a suitable replacement. However, the consequences extend beyond the fiscal realm. When a valuable team member quits, it can trigger a cascade of issues, including lowered morale and a potential bottleneck in your operations.