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Meet the FlowerHire team! Patrick Hartman is a Recruiting Manager here at FlowerHire and one of the best at connecting top talent in Pennsylvania and up the east coast. Check out his 2024 collectable card and a quick Q&A below ⬇️ 🔸 How can candidates stand out in a competitive cannabis job market? Using specific data and metrics in their current and past experience on their resumes and LinkedIn profile is key. Following up with concise "thank you" messages to the interviewer after each interview explaining what you took away from the conversation, while reiterating why you are the person for the job also helps candidates stand out. 🔸 In your opinion, how has the cannabis job market evolved over the past year? Cannabis has been more accepting and open to traditional CPG/highly compliant industry experience as long as those professionals have a strong connection to cannabis or willingness and hunger to learn about the industry. 🔸 What is a memorable, funny, or surprising moment you’ve had as a cannabis recruiter? I recently had a candidate who was asked by the hiring manager in the interview to "Teach me something" and the candidate described their way of making the best PB&J sandwich! 🔸 What’s one piece of advice you wish every job seeker in cannabis knew? There are more opportunities available then what you see posted online. A lot of times an operator doesn't have the resources available internally to manage a job board or correctly post and identify candidates for a specific role. Build your industry network and you will uncover more opportunities and feel more rewarded by the community you built. #workingincannabis #pacannabis #meettheteam #cannabisjobs

Hemp beverages are bubbling into something big. 🥂 Tekisha breaks down the trends shaping this fast-growing category - from 40% conversion rates at tastings to low-dose drinks in kegs. Check out her recap from the Hemp Beverage Expo and what it means for cannabis-adjacent wellness ⬇️ #HempBeverages #CannabisWellness #CannabisMarketing #CannabisIndustry

People across your company are already using AI, whether there’s a policy in place or not. As David Belsky shared at the Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference AI panel, it’s up to leadership to guide that use, not ignore it. You don’t need to have all the answers. But you do need to define: ✅ Where AI should be used 🚫 Where it shouldn’t 🧭 How to support your teams, no matter their comfort level If you don’t have a clear and sensible AI use policy, you’re already behind. How is your company approaching AI? #AIinCannabis #FutureOfWork #Leadership #CannabisJobs #CannabisBusiness #BenzingaCannabis #AItools #CompanyCulture

There’s never been a cannabis market like New York... and there never will be again. With $4B in projected sales and 40,000 cannabis jobs on the horizon, New York is creating a cannabis industry unlike any other. In just two years: 🌆 500+ brands launched 🏪 260+ dispensaries opened 💰 Over $1B in sales So, which local brands are poised to become national leaders? Here are 5 New York cannabis brands to watch: 🌿 Off Hours by NOWAVE – Effect-driven edibles and vapes designed specifically for New Yorkers 🌿 Jaunty – The state’s top-selling vape brand with bold, honest, no-BS branding 🌿 Flower by Edie Parker – Fashion-forward cannabis made to resonate with culture-savvy consumers 🌿 MFNY Group – Hudson Valley-grown flower and rosin products crafted with a seed-to-shelf philosophy 🌿 ayrloom – A legacy NY family farm blending agricultural tradition with cannabis innovation Did we miss any? Let us know below! This kind of growth won’t happen again. If you want to understand what’s possible in cannabis, look to New York. 👉 Read the full article: 5 NY Cannabis Brands Coming to a Store Near You https://lnkd.in/e9dy7RbP #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisBrands #CannabisIndustry #FlowerHire #CannabisBusiness

Board-level cannabis talent doesn’t get much sharper than this. If your company is ready to level up strategy, governance, or performance, this candidate has been in the trenches and knows what it takes. Reach out if this sounds like what your org needs. 💼🌿 #CannabisLeadership #BoardOfDirectors #CannabisBusiness #ExecutiveSearch #CannabisIndustry

Enterprise organizations are already using predictive analytics to flag turnover risk, identify high performers, and make better talent decisions. Cannabis companies? Not quite there yet. But it’s coming 👀 In this clip from the "Is AI Part of Your Strategy? Using Tech to Strengthen Cannabis Operations & Profitability" panel at the Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference (June 10 in Chicago), FlowerHire CEO David Belsky shares how AI is making proactive people management possible - and why that matters for the future of cannabis companies. #CannabisIndustry #AI #PredictiveAnalytics #CannabisLeadership #Benzinga #CannabisJobs #FutureOfWork

"Follow your dream, follow your gut, and work hard – not just work smart. I say work hard, not work smart, because I think sometimes people look for shortcuts, and sometimes you just need to get down and do the work." From real estate to wellness-rooted cannabis, Rachel Xin is building something different. 🌿 After 15 years in real estate development, Rachel launched Juāna: a premium cannabis brand prioritizing women’s holistic health. With product lines like Calm, Focus, and Arouse, Juāna is all about intention, impact, and building community around wellness. In this Talent in Cannabis profile, Rachel shares how she applied her business background to navigate cannabis regulations, why her team leads with care, and what’s next for Juāna’s multi-sensory wellness experience. 👇 Read her full story here: https://lnkd.in/dZzw3tqE #TalentInCannabis #CannabisWellness #WomenInCannabis #CannabisLeadership #CannabisCommunity

Like everything in cannabis, company reputations can ebb and flow. 🌊 A brand might be the talk of the industry one year, then flying under the radar or getting dragged through the mud the next. Leadership changes, new ownership, market shifts… things move fast. So when you’re considering a job offer, how much weight do you give to a company’s reputation? 👇 Vote in the poll and let us know what matters most to you. #cannabisjobs #jobseekers #brandreputation

Meet the FlowerHire team! Aisha Alves is a Market Director here at FlowerHire and a key player in the Florida cannabis scene 🌴 Check out her 2024 collectable card and a quick Q&A below ⬇️ 🔸 What’s the most in-demand skill or role in cannabis right now? The ability to report, analyze, and strategize on complex data is becoming a hot button skill for almost every role in cannabis, no matter what part of the vertical you're in. 🔸 What’s a common mistake job seekers make when applying for cannabis roles, and how can they fix it? Being a "Jack or Jill of all trades" has traditionally been an asset, especially in the early startup days of cannabis when small teams had to learn on the fly as they grew. Nowadays, however, as companies continue to develop more organizational structure, candidates must learn how to highlight specific functions based on whatever role they are interviewing for. If a candidate markets themself as a "Jack of all trades" the hiring manager often also thinks "master of none." Don't let that be you. 🔸 What’s one of your favorite questions to ask candidates during interviews?Let's fantasize together - think blue sky, what are the things that would make you say to a role "That's my dream job"? Is it a specific title you're working towards, a brand you love, or a region of the country you've been wanting to explore? This helps people get into a growth mindset and it helps ME understand what type of opportunities they'd be willing to pursue - beyond what is the logical next step in their resume. This is cannabis, people - aim HIGH! 🔸 What’s one piece of advice you wish every job seeker in cannabis knew? Don't expect it to be like your past jobs: you simply cannot compare working in Cannabis to anything else out there. Whether you are coming from CPG Brands, alcohol/tobacco/gaming, healthcare, or even the legacy market - sure, there will be similarities or insights that you can draw from those past experiences, but know that overall - it's going to be a BIG eye opener once you are in the door. #workingincannabis #cannabisjobseeker #jobseekertips

In an industry where the landscape shifts daily, taking a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come can help you stay grounded and focused on the bigger picture. Pasquale shares what it means to ride the wave with purpose, and why gratitude is one of FlowerHire’s core values. 💚 How do you stay grateful in the chaos? 👇 Drop your mindset tips or moments of appreciation in the comments. #gratitude #practicinggratitude #grateful