On October 17, Canada became the first advanced economy to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana on the federal level. Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2001, and several companies that are already thriving in the legal medical market expect to see major gains with this new consumer base. Investors may want […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many companies are encouraging consumers to “think pink” with awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives. Approximately 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and researchers estimate that more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in […]
With the holiday season fast approaching, many freelancers are wondering how to balance family gatherings, road trips to see their relatives, and taking on enough work to give their budgets a little wiggle room for holiday shopping. When it comes to holiday freelance jobs, it’s best to start your search early and be proactive — […]
For better or worse, the pandemic accelerated workforce trends that were already taking shape before 2020. While the Great Resignation will evenutally subside in time, the reasons behind it will continue to define the future of the workplace. Employees now have higher expectations when it comes to flexbility and professional development (hello, upskilling). It’s never […]
Business is booming in the cannabis industry, and the number of open jobs in the cannabis industry is steadily climbing as more states move closer toward legalization. Marijuana is legal for medical purposes in 38 states across the United States, while nineteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Dispensaries […]
With 61 million Gen Zers about to enter the U.S. workforce, it’s important for employers to understand that this generation isn’t a younger cohort of millennials. Generation Z saw millennials experience the financial struggles of the recession, they use technology for both entertainment and education, and many of them would rather run a business from their […]