This article was originally published in Rolling Stone by Rolling Stone Culture Council Member Jessica Passman. AS A LEADER in the cannabis hiring space, I
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Extraction Part two focuses on how to properly staff your extraction facility once you’ve decided on a plan. Once your extraction facility is operational it
Extraction Extraction is a key part of the production process for many cannabis companies. There are so many possible products that can be created starting
Cultivator vs Horticulturist: What background should growers have? In hiring a head grower, there is a constant push and pull between the two ends of
A productive, thriving workforce is the most important component of a successful business. This requires viewing people as human assets, not costs to the organization.
I get this question all the time. Many people who know Bryan and I know us individually. So they’re always curious about what working with
As the cannabis industry continues rapidly growing, we’re continually learning how to scale cannabis businesses the right way. As cannabis executive recruiters, we have a
Companies that value people do well. Similarly, people who are authentic, transparent and true to themselves are companies’ best assets. When good people and good
I want more women in leadership roles. But the current strategies we’re using to address gender equality in cannabis are not working effectively. As someone
I’ve personally led numerous startup CEO replacement searches. All of those start-ups weren’t necessarily doomed otherwise, but drastic change was needed. The decision to replace
In any industry, it’s about who you know. And cannabis is no different. In fact, when you work in cannabis, it’s more critical to be
The first thing I want to do is acknowledge the elephant in the room. Currently, there seems to be a lot of misguided efforts by
“Compassion hurts. When you feel connected to everything, you also feel responsible for everything. And you cannot turn away. Your destiny is bound with the
Hiring companies on the winning side of the talent supply-and-demand equation today must embrace the opportunity to build their employer brands during the recruitment process
A critical ingredient to long-term success is a strong sales leader and sales team. If you’re a cannabis company operating during COVID or coming out
How I Know What I Know My career in retained executive search and placement began in very high stakes situations. The organizations I spent my
With unemployment numbers continuing to trouble our economy, we spend a significant part of our day speaking with individuals looking for jobs and wondering if
As COVID-19 swept across the globe, shutting down countries, there was an unexpected side effect taking place in the cannabis economy. Many cannabis companies that
The way we work, live, and interact with others has been rocked by the COVID pandemic, and we may never fully return to what we