Human Resources

The cannabis industry has moved beyond simply filling shifts and chasing compliance. Today’s retailers are asking a bigger question: How do we create real careers instead of just jobs? The answer matters not only for employees but also for the long-term resilience of the businesses themselves. By investing in people, retailers can build teams that feel valued, motivated, and equipped to grow with the industry.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are changing the way cannabis companies think about equity. By turning workers into owners, ESOPs improve retention, create generational wealth, and align business growth with social justice goals.

In cannabis, culture isn't fluff; it’s a business advantage. Here’s why employer branding matters more than ever in attracting and retaining top talent.

The cannabis industry has long operated on the fringe of mainstream business, and recent developments regarding 401(k) plans underscore the ongoing struggles in this...

Despite an increase in market growth, the cannabis industry continues to grapple with a stagnant job market. Over the past three years, according to...

The cannabis industry is growing and changing at an unprecedented pace, creating immense profit potential and putting a spotlight on the array of risks...

With the United States ready to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, experts speculate more states will embrace legalization—a budding potential for...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The domestic job market is expected to grow by nearly 50 percent over the next five years, with an equally...

The human resources trends set to dominate 2024 are certain to disrupt the industry, mostly for the better. This year will be prosperous as...

This article is part of a series of historical perspectives about the legal cannabis industry. The individuals who’ve risen to prominence at seminal moments in...