Tips for Hiring in a Hot Industry

Cannabusiness is one booming standout in an otherwise difficult jobs market. This means that many startups in our space find themselves inundated with applicants for any posted position. Given the costs in time and person-power of onboarding a new hire, these tips will help save you time and energy.

  • Know the laws in your state. Do employees need to be 21 years old to work in your dispensary or cultivation facility? Is a background check required, and are certain prior offenses disqualifying? If so, state these requirements clearly in the job advertisement and on the application. Further, you will want to create a clear, performance-based drug testing policy that does not discriminate against medical cannabis patients.
  • Respect industry experience, but think twice about requiring it. Certainly you want to find a Genetics Manager who knows their way around a cannabis plant, but people with general horticultural knowledge or experience
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