No one will deny 2020 was challenging. A deadly pandemic led to stay-at-home orders and business closures, which boosted some industries and decimated others. Mass layoffs, eviction moratoriums, and supply-chain disruptions strained the economy, and social and political unrest fractured communities. Most jurisdictions declared cannabis commerce “essential” early in the crisis, saving jobs and likely […]
The cannabis industry will add 200,000 new workers in the next five years. Retaining the good ones may be challenging. One of the ways both small and large businesses across industries attempt to limit attrition is by taking care of their employees with benefits that extend beyond paychecks. Although it is legal for cannabis businesses to offer […]
The cannabis industry is associated with providing wellness and compassion. But some of those dispensing that compassion have more work on their plates than ever before. While there is a real risk of burnout for employees in the cannabis space, there are some things companies can do to help alleviate work stress — even as we continue […]