Managing Remote Work Policies in Cannabis Businesses
The cannabis industry, like many others, has undergone significant changes due to the increasing trend of remote work. With the
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Human Resources
Developing Effective Training Programs for Dispensary Staff
Introduction The burgeoning cannabis industry necessitates a robust framework for training dispensary staff to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational
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Navigating Employee Background Checks in the Cannabis Industry
As the cannabis industry grows, businesses face unique challenges, particularly in the realm of employee background checks. Ensuring compliance with
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Unpacking the Essentials of New Email Protocols from Gmail and Yahoo
Gmail and Yahoo have introduced new email standards affecting commercial senders, emphasizing authentication, easy unsubscribe options, and strict spam complaint thresholds. Regardless of your email volume, these changes underscore the importance of best practices in email marketing. Learn how to navigate these requirements with ease, ensuring your emails reach inboxes and maintain a positive reputation. This overview covers the necessity of email authentication, streamlined unsubscribe processes, and the critical need to monitor and maintain low spam complaint rates. Discover the tools and strategies that can help you comply with these new protocols and enhance your email marketing effectiveness.
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Misclassifying Employees in Your Cannabis Business
Many companies misclassify their employees as contractors, when they should be employees, or misclassify their employees as salaried, when they should be hourly.
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The Ever-Evolving Cannabis Executive-Chief Human Capital/Human Resources Role
Understanding the critical need of the Cannabis CHC/HR role and the types of capabilities you should be looking for in a candidate will help prepare you for your search and ensure that you’re evaluating potential candidates based on the real needs so that when we enter into our new normal, your organization is prepped and set up for success and not trying to play catch up based on some missteps. We’ve curated a list of the qualifications and criteria below that your top tier candidates should possess to fill this critical leadership position.
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What Cannabis Businesses Need to Do to Adapt to COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus has impacted just about every business sector on a global scale, and cannabis companies—regardless of their status as essential businesses—were not exempted from this reality. It is the responsibility of every cannabis business to protect its customers amid this pandemic and ensure their employees do not face unemployment due to poor preparation and foresight as a result of their business failing.
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OSHA Recommendations For Cannabis Companies Face Mask Usage
Employer-provided facemasks not mandated. OSHA clarified that facemasks are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and are not intended to be substitutes for PPE for protection against exposure to occupational hazards.
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Essential Strategies for Cannabis Business Success
Choosing partners with intention and forethought will smooth the road toward sustained and reliable growth. Managing finances with unpredictability in mind will make all the difference when the next roadblock threatens to stall forward momentum. Through each step of this planning process, a team that can help find creative solutions to ongoing risk will be the most valuable tool for your Cannabis Business Success
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Cannabis Company CFO: Farm-Out or Full Time?
Whatever kind of company you have, the CFO’s expertise invaluably helps the CEO make smart decisions at critical moments that steer the company toward successful milestones.
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