Back To Blog A hiring managers’s interview guide for salaried and executive management positions.  The importance of good interview skills.  It’s the responsibility of the hiring manager to guide the interview process. An effective first interview determines if a candidate’s skills, experience, and personality fit the job requirements and company culture. Crafting an effective interview process leads to better performance, higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover. Ultimately, this saves your company money and time in the long run. Who is FlowerHire? FlowerHire is a team of ex ..read more

Back To Blog Each year, we see 420 celebrations in more and more states. And for FlowerHire, part of celebration is to honor the many reasons we are drawn to this remarkable industry and glorious community.  What is a ‘why’? Our ‘why’ is what drives us forward, every day. It’s the spark that ignites our inspiration. It’s what gets us up and moving. It’s that thing inside of us that keeps us here, in the cannabis industry, despite the plethora of challenges that we encounter. The importance of knowing your ‘why’ This industry requires constant innovation. And that innovation is led by ..read more

Back to Blog In this Talent in Cannabis, we spoke with Kathleen Hegedus, Director of Sales North East at Kiva. She was born and raised in the North East, but started her cannabis journey in California. When it was time for Kiva to expand into the North East, she was excited to get back. In this interview, Kathleen dives into: How she went from being a ‘square bear’ to a passionate cannabis consumer The theme of her career has been outward-facing relationships How her prior cannabis experience and first cannabis role were pivotal to her success at Kiva Her cannabis ‘why’ and the thing that ..read more

Back To Blog FlowerHire has successfully filled over 1,000 roles in the cannabis industry in over 28 states. Finding Talent in Cannabis is what we do best and it’s what makes us trusted by the industry’s leading cannabis companies. FlowerHire recruiters bring a deep understanding of how to attract and retain high-caliber professionals – those who are the most likely to be successful in a role long-term.  When FlowerHire represents a company, it lends credibility to both the employer and the candidate. The candidate can trust that the organization is an ideal place for their own long-te ..read more

Back To Blog For Women’s History Month, we spoke with women-owned cannabis brands to highlight the important work that women are doing to move the industry forward. Women in cannabis are committed to making the industry a more inclusive and equitable space. Cannabis has historically had a disproportionately low number of female C-level executives. But as cannabis teams become more inclusive of women, cannabis companies are better equipped to serve the needs of all consumers.  Research shows that adding women to leadership changes how companies think and is a real benefit to underlying f ..read more

Back to Blog In this Talent in Cannabis Profile, we spoke with Adrian Livous. Adrian’s most recent role was as a cultivation manager at Good Day Farms. He recently passed on an opportunity to move to northern Louisiana in hopes of moving to a new state with an emerging cannabis market.  Adrian was one of the first African Americans to cultivate and process cannabis legally in the state of Louisiana. Before cultivating for Good Day Farms, he had worked in human resources until a significant life moment brought him to cannabis. In this interview, Adrian dives into: How a terminal illne ..read more

Back To Blog While the cannabis industry has made huge strides toward righting the wrongs of the War on Drugs, we still have a long road ahead. Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past, acknowledge where we’re at in the present, and think about how we’re going to move forward.  The ultimate goal is to take action and continue to make change happen. A small action you can take today is to support Black-owned cannabis dispensaries. Gorilla Rx (Los Angeles, CA) Nestled in South Central, Los Angeles, Gorilla Rx stands as a beacon of community wellness. Branded as a visionary d ..read more

Back to Blog In this Talent in Cannabis, we spoke with Claire Moloney, Vice President of Business Operations at LeafLink. Claire’s journey started as a person with a strong passion for startup culture. When she realized that the cannabis industry was like a startup on steroids and full of a lot of passion, she was sold. Claire shares: Why she is so passionate about being the first hire at a startup How she went from jumping from startup to startup to finally finding a place she worked with for 8 years – LeafLink The two types of people every startup needs, and which one she is Why she doe ..read more

Back To Blog While cautious optimism remains regarding federal actions, the industry is poised for growth, fueled by enthusiasm and expanding opportunities in various states.  As we navigate the ever-changing tides of the cannabis industry, the outlook for 2024 feels buoyantly bullish in comparison to 2023. Last year, the economy was at the beginning of a reset. And while things are certainly still settling and still may feel like a bit of a rollercoaster, the industry feels like it’s in a much more positive place as we steer it into the new year. I’m thrilled to share my insights an ..read more

Back To Blog At FlowerHire Senior Advisors, we have the privilege of getting to know a lot of partners in the HR industry thanks to our extensive work with various cannabis operators. Thanks to our exposure, we are able to identify companies that provide excellent quality, performance, and service.  These are the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Human Capital Services Award. OUTSTANDING PEO/ASO PROVIDER GreenLeaf HR  Greenleaf HR is the leading cannabis human resource management company headquartered in Central California. After two decades, the Greenleaf HR professionals hel ..read more