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In two weeks the first HR Leadership summit for the cannabis industry will be taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The HR Summit is open to HR leaders from cannabis and executives, operators, founders, who care about the impact of effective human capital strategy within their organization. It is an all day event in Wednesday December 4 with keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, and interactive panels. Right now we have HR leaders from across the country representing nearly 20 different states and MSOs. Please message me if you would like to be in the room we have a big room with a few spots left. Topics that will be discussed include: Rooted in Growth: Retaining Talent in the Cannabis Industry Unlocking the Potential of a Purpose-Driven Culture Unions in Cannabis Learning & Development -? Buy Build Deploy Data Dive on Cannabis Talent Funnel Harnessing HR Tech and AI for Continuous Improvement The Art and Science of Compensation Strategy Total Rewards for the Next Generation Workforce Managing Change: HyperGrowth, Mergers, and Beyond Minimizing Attrition: Insights and Best Practices Finding the Right Fit: Recruitment in Action Empowering your Supervisors to Mitigate Workplace Risk Strengthening Your Employment Brand for Competitive Advantage Thanks again to all the participants who are speaking or facilitating discussions from AYR Wellness Inc. Verano Holistic Industries Grown Rogue Terrabis Parallel Green Flower Illinois Equity Staffing Proper Brands Connected Cannabis Co. FlowerHouse NY Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. Thanks again to our sponsors engin AlphaRoot Baldwin Insurance Group LLC Seed Talent Zuber Lawler Paragon Payroll, Inc. FlowerHire

Last week, Mike Siebold, Managing Partner at FlowerHire, represented our team at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California Part 2 in Anaheim! The event focused in on California cannabis regulation and legalization, bringing together some of the top players in the industry. The key takeaway? Resilience. Despite its ups and downs, the California cannabis market remains driven by leaders who are steadfast and passionate about shaping its future. ?? #CannabisCommunity #CaliforniaCannabis #Resilience

We’re all drawn to the cannabis industry for different reasons. But it’s our ‘why’ that keeps us persevering. For Brittany Hallett, an EVP of Marketing from Florida, its about the challenge of a new industry and expanding access to the plant. Hear directly from Brittany below: WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL “WHY” (YOUR PASSION) FOR WORKING IN CANNABIS? I've been in the cannabis industry for 10 years. When I first got the opportunity to join the industry, I was attracted to the opportunity to help pave a path for a brand new industry and way of doing business. I also felt that cannabis not only offered recreational enjoyment but medicinal benefits for people and was something I could feel good about helping to expand access too, and I was able to find a company where giving back to those medical communities was a core pillar of their culture. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST SURPRISE(S) ABOUT WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY? I think something I didn't expect was how different individual state markets could be. You really need microplaybooks for each market you operate in because each state is in a different phase of its lifecycle as it comes to cannabis legalization and what the market looks like. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CANNABIS? The cannabis industry is a very entrepreneurial one—even 10 years in, there still isn't a defined roadmap, and it changes state to state. Being okay with the unknown and being excited to tackle problems is a must for someone in this industry. WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY, WHAT PERKS AND/OR RISKS DO YOU SEE? The industry has been a rollercoaster in a lot of senses of the word—while we've made some progress on the legalization and acceptance front, it's not always a forward path, and that can come with some frustrations. However, the people in the industry and passion within the space continue to build and remain strong, making it a really fun and dynamic industry to work in. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CANNABIS WORK COMMUNITY? HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WORK ENVIRONMENTS YOU’VE KNOWN? Passionate and dynamic. Everyone is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work for the greater good of the cannabis plant. #workingincannabis #cannabiscommunity #thatsmywhy

Does your company plan for succession? In his latest article, Mike Siebold, Managing Partner at FlowerHire, dives into the challenges cannabis executives face when it comes to preparing for the future of leadership, and?why succession planning needs to be a priority. ? At FlowerHire, we've seen that succession planning is not a top priority for most cannabis HR departments. But we've also seen how many companies would have greatly benefitted from giving succession planning some thought. It's one of those hindsight 20/20 scenarios... ? Since cannabis companies are fast-growing and ever-evolving, setting up your company for a seamless transition to new leadership is something that we should plan for, even if it's a quick general plan. Read Mike's article here -----> https://lnkd.in/ecKVtjMe #cannabishr #cannabisleadership

Cannabis companies listen up! It is the best time to hire this time of year. As a company you have a the best vision right now for exactly what your business is doing well and what you need to improve. As a company you have the best vision right now for the skills and abilities needed that could be transformative for your departments or your organization. There is still time to act on getting that skillset in place to start the new year. If you wait until next year to start you are likely not to get someone in the door until March / April. That is 6 more months with the same need. For some critical roles that is the difference between success and failure for your company. In cannabis 95% of all stakeholders are working the week of December 30th. It is a great week to onboard a critical hire. There is still time. If a candidate is turned off by an interview process that occurs during the months of November and December, they are going to be turned off by working in an industry where customers shop nights and weekends and plants never sleep. Let me know how FlowerHire can be helpful.

GET TO KNOW FLOWERHIRE David leads talent in cannabis David Belsky is the Founder and CEO of FlowerHire. ??Arrington, TN FAVORITE POSITION TO PLACE? CFO FAVORITE CANNABIS MARKET OR INTERESTING MARKET? I am so excited about the OHIO market. An adult use market being born out of existing medical market with a cap on retail and production for a couple years means that those operators will be able to build businesses YOUR WHY FOR WORKING IN CANNABIS? My why is about doing something that I am good at that actually makes the world a better place. Getting the right people jobs in cannabis helps me, helps them, and helps this industry move forward. I love the plant, I love helping people, I love building businesses. BIGGEST SURPRISE SINCE WORKING IN CANNABIS? There is so much variety by state, within a state. Since the majority of cannabis companies are small private companies the unique cultural fit of each company is fun to solve for. Also the fact that every state really is its own market and every state has a distinct cannabis culture. SOMETHING CANNABIS JOB SEEKERS SHOULD KNOW: Cannabis is not the right industry for everyone to work in and that is ok. FUN FACT ABOUT ME: The first question I asked my now wife of 15 years was "Do you smoke weed?" HUMAN SUPERPOWER: Positive Human Emotion RECRUTIING SUPERPOWER: Seeing the future IF YOU CONSUME... CANNABIS HELPS ME: Come up with great ideas. Communicate effectively over the phone verbally. Really gets my mind moving. FAVORITE FORM OF CANNABIS: Pre-rolled non Infused joints and thcv gummies. #cannabisleaders #gettoknowtheteam #thatsmywhy #workingincannabis

What’s the biggest misconception about working in cannabis? ?? The cannabis industry is growing fast, but the myths about working in it are sticking around. From the idea that cannabis jobs are “temporary” to the assumption that everyone is constantly consuming the product, misconceptions can overshadow the reality: this is a complex, professional, and rewarding field. We want to know—what’s the most common myth about cannabis careers you’ve had to debunk? Vote in the poll and let us know in the comments if there’s one we missed ?? #workingincannabis #cannabisjobs #thatsmywhy

HR departments are often under - budgeted and understaffed as most departments are in the cannabis industry. For smaller single state private cannabis companies, this can create situations where HR is a department of 1 . How can a small HR department be scrappy enough to serve the needs of a cannabis business? Tomorrow, Thursday November 14 there is a free webinar discussing this very important topic @4 PM EST, 1 PM PST with Julia Agron, SHRM-SCP and Michelle Villagomez Nieto. This webinar will touch on ?? The power of small teams ?? Balancing strategy and operations ?? Tools + reinforcements Thanks engin for getting the conversation started early on the to the Cannabis HR Executive Summit three weeks out. RSVP link in comments below

HR departments are often under - budgeted and understaffed as most departments are in the cannabis industry. For smaller single state private cannabis companies, this can create situations where HR is a department of 1 . How can a small HR department be scrappy enough to serve the needs of a cannabis business? Tomorrow, Thursday November 14 there is a free webinar discussing this very important topic @4 PM EST, 1 PM PST with Julia Agron, SHRM-SCP and Michelle Villagomez Nieto. This webinar will touch on ?? The power of small teams ?? Balancing strategy and operations ?? Tools + reinforcements Thanks engin for getting the conversation started early on the to the Cannabis HR Executive Summit three weeks out. RSVP link in comments below

We often urge the cannabis companies we partner with to hire veterans, and Jon Bond, Chief Revenue Officer at Illicit Gardens, perfectly explains why in this clip. Veterans bring unmatched discipline, leadership, and adaptability—qualities that are invaluable to cannabis companies and the mission of our industry. From their ability to thrive under pressure to their dedication to team success, veterans make great employees and leaders in cannabis. On this Veterans Day, we want to express our gratitude to all who have served and protected our country. Thank you for your service. ???? If you're inspired to support, we encourage you to check out the HeroGrown Foundation. And if you’d like to dive deeper, you can watch the full webinar featuring: ?? Nick Martin, Director & Co-founder, HeroGrown Foundation ?? Jason Arcand, Executive Vice President, FOHSE ?? Brett Puffenbarger, Vice President of Marketing, Green Check Verified ?? Jon Bond, Chief Revenue Officer, Illicit Gardens ?? Moderated by Mike Siebold, Managing Partner, FlowerHire Full discussion here ?? https://lnkd.in/eJbUfuKt #VeteransDay #CannabisCommunity #FreeThePlant