Media & Press
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Speaking & Events
- Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference, Psychedelics 101, April 13, 2023
- ICBC Barcelona, Forming Strategic Partnerships, March 9, 2023
- Cannadelic Miami, Psychedelic Business Models vs. Cannabis Business Models, February 2, 2023
- Benzinga Exclusive Interview with Bryan Passman at MJ Unpacked, May 20, 2022
- Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference, Opening Remarks, April 18, 2022
- Careers in Cannabis, FIU MBA Program, February 16, 2022
- Careers in Cannabis, College of Denver, March 28, 2022
- NCIA Committee Insights: HR & Retail – The Shared Battle, March 23, 2022
- Cannadelic Miami, Hiring Challenges In A Disruptive Industry, February 6, 2022
- Inaugural Disruptors Event, January 15, 2022
- NCIA Business Summit, Cultivating your Workforce, December 15-17
- Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, October 14, 2021
- Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, June 3, 2021
- Benzinga Capital Conference, February 25, 2021, 2:52:45
- NCIA’s Industry Essentials Webinar | HR Committee Insights, February 17, 2021
- Cannabis Business Cyber Summit, November 11, 2020
- Benzinga Capital Conference, October 16, 2020, 5:29:00
- Benzinga Cannabis Hour, July 23, 2020, 0:07:30
- Benzinga Capital Conference, June 1, 2020, 0:33:07
- Trailblazers Presents, 2020
- NCIA Panel: “Overcoming Industry People Challenges: How To Hire and Retain Best-In-Class Talent”, March, 2020
- Baby Bathwater Institute, 2018 and 2019
- CannabisLAB, 2018
Podcasts
- The Hoban Minute, May 9, 2023
- MZ Group, Investor Relations Update & Executive Placement, March 14, 2023
- TraceTrust LinkedIn Live, December 16, 2023
- A Mejer Journey, Light On The Future Of Psychedelics & Talent Acquisition, May 6, 2022
- Thinking Outside the Bud with Bryan Passman, January, 2022
- Cannacurio Podcast Episode 35 with Bryan Passman | Cannabiz Media, April 2021
- Tackling The Cannabis Conundrum On Talent Acquisition | Talent War Group, May 2021
- Bryan Passman Sheds Light On The Future Of Psychedelics, Talent Acquisition, and More, May 6, 2022
- Making Smart Hiring Choices For Your Cannabis Business, July 28, 2021
- Cannacurio Podcast Episode 35 with Bryan Passman of Hunter + Esquire, April 28, 2021
- Tackling The Cannabis Conundrum On Talent Acquisition, May 7, 2021
- Cannacurio Podcast Episode 35 with Bryan Passman of Hunter + Esquire, April 28, 2021
- Growing Talent (The 411 on 420): A Conversation With Bryan Passman, February 2021
- Trichome Podcast: Careers in Cannabis with Bryan Passman of Hunter + Esquire, January 15, 2021
- NCIA Podcast: Cannabis Industry Talent Acquisition, June 24, 2020
- Trichome Podcast: Careers in Cannabis with Bryan Passman of Hunter + Esquire, June 22, 2020
- Thinking Outside of the Bud with Bryan Passman of Hunter + Esquire, March 5, 2020
- America Israel Cannabis Association ” Entering the Legal and Professionalized Cannabis Industry”, July 2019
- BrightTALK Podcast: Recruiting in Cannabis: Best Practices to Attract and Retain Talent, June 2019
Interviews & News
The Green Boutique Sessions, March 24, 2023
Green Market Report: Retail Cannabis Jobs Gain in New York to be Slow Burn, January 13, 2023
Highly Capitalized Interview with Bryan Passman, November 29, 2022
Bryan Passman, Go Solo Interview, August 2022
Entrepreneur: Psychedelics Industry Is Full Good Intentions, Can It Avoid All of Cannabis’ Mistakes? July 5, 2022
- An Unstable Hiring Market? This Company Is Hoping To Combat Risk for its Clients, November 15, 2021
- What does 4/20 mean to you?, April 20, 2021
- Responsibly Scaling Your Cannabis Business Is A Win-Win for the Whole Industry, March 1, 2021
- 13 Effective Ways To Handle A ‘Toxic’ Boss, December 29, 2020
- Forbes: Good People And Good Businesses Finish First, November 23, 2020
- Forbes: Emotional Intelligence And Maturity: 2 Keys To Sourcing And Winning The Talent You Desire, July 22, 2020
- Green Entrepreneur: 8 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Consultant, July 20, 2020
- Forbes: Post-Pandemic Talent Management Hopes And Predictions For Cannabis Companies, June 25, 2020
- Benzinga Spotlight, June 1, 2020
- Greenhouse Grower: Coronavirus Go Forward: Human Resource Tips for Cannabis Operations, May 21, 2020
- The Marijuana Venture Interview: Hunter + Esquire, April 14, 2020
- The Marijuana Venture: Hiring Practices, March 26, 2020
- Authority Magazine: Women Leaders of Cannabis with Jessica Passman of Hunter + Esquire, February 6, 2020
- MG Retailer: Cannabis Career Watch | New Hires and Promotions, January 17, 2020
- Cision PR Newswire: Hunter + Esquire Adds Art Massolo to Leadership Team, January 10, 2020
- New York Times: Cannabis, Marijuana, Weed, Pot? Just Call It a Job Machine, April 25, 2019
Forbes Council Contributions
- 14 Ways To Boost Employees’ Confidence And Curiosity In Adopting New Technologies, February 6, 2023
- 10 Essentials For HR Professionals In A Changing Workplace, September 29, 2022
- HR Managers Provide Eight Tips To Foster Employee Advocacy At Work, August 31, 2022
- 10 Tips To Empower Employee Productivity Through Flexible Work Opportunities, August 29, 2022
- Here’s How Human Resource Leaders Can Dispel The Myths Of HR, August 26, 2022
- Seven Strategies That Will Strengthen A New Hire’s Ability To Succeed, May 31, 2022
- Here’s Why Mindfulness Training Can Boost An Employee’s Productivity, May 3, 2022
- 13 Tips To Smoothly Transition Into A Leadership Position, March 24, 2022
- 14 Ways To Create A More Inclusive Remote Company Culture, March 21, 2022
- 14 Ways To Become A Lifelong Mentor To Interns And Apprentices, August 25, 2021
- 13 Ways Employers Can Address Employee Burnout, August 9, 2021
- Which HR Policies Should Be Flexible? 15 Ways To Decide, June 14, 2021
- 14 Key Things To Look For When Reviewing A Candidate’s Application, June 9, 2021
- 15 Smart Strategies For Transitioning Responsibilities To A New Hire, May 18, 2021
- 12 Essential Considerations When Selecting From A Group Of Strong Job Candidates, April 20, 2021
- 12 Challenges Many New Managers Face (And How HR Can Help), April 19, 2021
- Searching For An Employee Survey Tool? 14 Key Factors To Consider, April 2, 2021
- Nine Signs A Remote Employee Is Struggling With Stress Or Anxiety, March 25, 2021
- Employee Orientation: 15 Often-Overlooked Topics Leaders Should Address, March 4, 2021
- 13 Ways To Transform Annual Performance Reviews For The Better, January 21, 2021
- 13 Effective Ways To Handle A ‘Toxic’ Boss, December 29, 2021
- 13 Tips For Making The Best Impression On Potential New Hires, December 18, 2020
- 14 Ways To Ensure Employees Are Making The Most Of Company Benefits, November 19, 2020
- The Top 10 Skills Recruiters Are Looking For In 2021, November 9, 2020
- 12 Tips For Developing A First-Time Internship Program, November 6, 2020
- 14 Things A Manager Should Never Do When Mediating A Co-Worker Dispute, November 5, 2020
- 10 Ways Companies Can Improve Their Intern Selection Process In 2020, October 28, 2020
- 14 Key Questions To Ask In An Informational Interview, October 26, 2020
- Nine Ways To Encourage A Healthy Mentor-Mentee Relationship, October 23, 2020
- 15 Perks Businesses Don’t Offer (But Should), October 13, 2020
- Eight Workplace Harassment Red Flags In A Work-From-Home Environment, October 5, 2020
- How To Make The Most Of Your Internship: 12 Ways To Foster A Mentoring Relationship, August 24, 2020
- Creating An Attractive Employee Benefits Package: 11 Tips From HR Experts, August 13, 2020
- 13 Human Resources Trends Expected In H2 2020, August 3, 2020
- 16 Critical Traits To Look For In An Executive Hire, July 9, 2020
- 13 Steps Employers Can Take To Decrease Turnover Rates, June 30, 2020
- 13 Key Considerations For Workplace Policy Flexibility, June 23, 2020
- 13 Essential HR Tactics To Improve Strategic Management Planning, June 19, 2020
- 14 Effective Ways To Stand Out From Other Applicants, June 15, 2020
- 14 Crucial Questions To Ask On Employee Surveys, June 12, 2020
- 13 Tips For Employers Looking To Hire Fresh Talent, June 11, 2020
Rolling Stone Council
- 12 Tips for Women Looking to Find Success in Entrepreneurship, March 23, 2023
- 11 Leaders Share Their Secrets to Retaining Top Talent as Workers Continue to Resign, October 11, 2022
- 12 Tips for Business Leaders Trying to Stay Positive During Tough Times, August 25, 2022
- 10 Ways Businesses Can Focus on Giving Back This Holiday Season, December 20, 2021
- Leaders: 15 Steps You Can Take to Make Feedback Part of Your Company Culture, November 17, 2021
- Nine Pandemic-Era E-Commerce Trends That Need to Stick Around a Bit Longer, August 5, 2021
- 11 Culture Leaders Share the Upcoming Industry Innovations They’re Most Excited About, June 30, 2021
- 13 Strategies for Finding the Right People to Help Your Business Grow, June 16, 2021