Cannabis is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the world. With sales numbers that rival the tech and medical sectors, cannabis offers a lot of perks for those looking to grow a new career. While the industry is huge in both market size and worth, it’s still very new. Those who work in the […]
In recent years, consumers have been taking a closer look at the ingredients that not only go into their foods but into their beauty products. Research reveals that chemicals used in cosmetics are absorbed into our bodies and are a likely link to illnesses and various forms of cancer. Many people have since turned to […]
The first edition of ForceBrands‘ recently released 2019 Talent Market Report, which surveyed more than 500 leaders and full-time decision makers across CPG, revealed insights into hiring, benefits, and compensation across various industries. A significant portion of the report looked at the benefits companies are offering as an effective tool for recruiting and retaining employees. […]
ForceBrands’ recently released its 2019 Talent Market Report, which surveyed more than 500 full-time decision makers and leaders across CPG. Some key findings reveal that competitive benefit and compensation packages are key for attracting and retaining talent. The report also highlights how the multigenerational workplace demands that employers continually rethink and restructure their compensation and benefits packages to […]
ForceBrands‘ recently released 2019 Talent Market Report surveyed more than 500 full-time hiring decision-makers and leaders across CPG. The report’s first edition explores benefits and compensation packages that employers are offering to retain and attract talent in today’s candidate-driven job market. The survey found that more than half of respondents (56 percent) offer employees customized benefits packages, a […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some of the leading women in private equity. Private equity has historically been a male-dominated field with women holding just 10 percent of senior positions. However, over the last few years, there has been a major push by investors for more […]
Following a record-setting year in 2018, new reports reveal that job markets may lose momentum in 2019. Concerns about the current trade war and stock market volatility mean that some industries might slow down the rate at which they’re hiring and the number of new jobs they’re creating. While that news might be worrisome for […]
The 39th annual Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest trade show for natural products, just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. The expo ran from March 5-9 and attracted 186,000 attendees from 136 countries. The show brought together 3,600 exhibiting companies, including 600 first-time brands. Hosted by New Hope Network, the expo aims to help […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some of the leading women in wine. Wine has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. Most of the top vineyards, wineries, and brands have been founded by, and are run by men. And while women have been producing quality wines for decades, […]
On average, a job that is advertised on a public forum will attract 118 applicants. This is great news for the hiring company, as they have a huge pool of qualified candidates to choose from. But for the job seeker, this number can be discouraging. It can be difficult to stand out in a crowd […]