New York City and California joined Colorado by instituting a salary transparency law that went into effect on November 1. And although it’s newly implemented, employers are already testing its limits. The law mandates that “good faith” salary ranges be posted in job listings, although it fails to clarify how wide that range should be. […]
November is National Gratitude Month and while appreciation is certainly celebrated on Thanksgiving, the sentiment shouldn’t be reserved for a single holiday or even a month. In fact, research has proven that there are numerous benefits to practicing gratitude. Expressing your appreciation improves well-being, reduces stress, and helps build resilience. Research also suggests that practicing […]
Cresco Labs is poised to become the most important company in the cannabis industry. As one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S., Cresco has a strategic geographic footprint and one of the leading distribution platforms in all of North America. We caught up with the company’s National Retail President Cory Rothschild who […]
After years of changing office policies, weathering unforeseen business challenges caused by the pandemic, and trying to improve team morale amid rising resignation rates, today’s leaders are tired. They’re struggling to keep up with the demands of their employees and the expectations of their shareholders. And yet, despite all of these challenges, many leaders are […]
According to Gallup, employee recognition can save companies billions of dollars. In fact, researchers found that employers lose out on approximately $20 million for every 10,000 workers who feel drained from their workplaces. In other words, employee burnout is costly — not just for the worker. Employee burnout can largely be attributed to feeling overwhelmed with […]
Launched in 2010 in Boulder, Colorado, Keef Brands is a leader in the cannabis beverage space. And while beverage makes up only a small percentage of the market, it has the potential to be one of the most disruptive categories. We caught up with the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer Travis Tharp who just celebrated his […]
Tim Carter has recently joined Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits as the Midwest & Control Marketing Activation Manager. He had been consulting for the past five years at companies including Terlato Wine & Spirits, Copal Tree Distillery and Carbliss RTD and prior, held senior roles at Beam Suntory, Bacardi USA and MillerCoors.
The key to finding success (and national distribution in Whole Foods)? Starting small. Founders and mother-daughter duo Crissanne and Elizabeth Raymond started selling their family’s lentil soup-turned-burger recipe at farmer’s markets and at local restaurants. A testament to their perseverance, grit, and ambition, NoBull Burger is now available nationwide. We caught up with them to […]
According to September data published in MIT Sloan School of Management’s journal, one in 10 people consider their workplace toxic. A January report found that a toxic workplace is 10 times more likely to drive workers away than low compensation. And often, it takes only a bad manager to create an environment toxic enough to make […]
SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer brands, announced the organization’s 2023 track schedule and is now accepting company applications and interested equity mentors for each track. Applications for companies and mentors for each track can be found here. Ideal candidates are market-validated companies with compelling founders and innovative products in hot categories that include […]