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How COVID has Changed Recruiting And Hiring in the Cannabis Industry with Kara Bradford of Viridian Staffing, and Bryan Passman, Hunter + Esquire. Kara is Co-Founder and Chief Talent Officer of Viridian Staffing. Founded in 2013 as the first professional, full-service staffing, recruiting & HR consulting firm in the Cannabis industry. Bryan is the Founder of cannabis industry talent acquisition firms Hunter + Esquire and The GIGG®. So a lot has changed in the last year and a half or more. We talk about how the COVID pandemic has changed all of our lives, and this is true in the cannabis world as well, though we were considered an essential business during those lockdowns as well. Workers kept working in the cannabis industry, albeit a little differently.
It’s Croptober, which means from harvesting to punching in numbers to the METRC system, it is a busy season in the cannabis industry. Jobs - whether seasonal, temporary or career oriented are beginning to sprout at record pace. The displacement and or outright complete loss of traditional industry jobs has a lot of people looking toward cannabis as an option for the first time - so competition is becoming fierce. Jarod Duggins talked to Kara Bradford, co-founder of Viridian Staffing. Viridian is one of the longest standing staffing agencies in cannabis and can help you narrow the field so-to-speak. Finding the right opportunity starts with looking in the right place. TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: careersincannabis@trichomes.com To Comment or and see more about this episode, visit www.trichomes.com
Viridian Staffing with Kara Bradford, and Joanna Monroe. Today we talk to two powerful women in the Cannabis space. We dive into the company, Viridian Staffing, as well as how they are handling COVID-19. We also discuss their hiring process and how they have been going about this process during these unprecedented times. Kara Bradford is the CEO of Viridian Staffing - which was founded in 2013 to provide not only HR consulting but also direct placements, consultants, and specialized temporary staffing solutions in the cannabis industry, and was the cannabis industry’s first staffing/HR-related company to become a member of NCIA in 2014. Known as The Godmother of Cannabis Industry Recruiting, Kara has been an HR professional for over 20 years. Her career has spanned multiple Fortune 100 companies and start-ups in a wide range of industries. Kara also sits on NCIA’s Human Resources Committee currently as chair emeritus. Joanna Monroe is a senior executive, C-Suite adviser, and board director with a proven track record of helping companies transform and grow profits while reducing risk. With close to 25 years in staffing, she is an expert on human capital management, human resources, and employment law and is highly regarded for implementing large scale operational, compliance, and legal initiatives that contribute to high-performance business results and improve the bottom line.
Viridian Staffing with Kara Bradford, and Joanna Monroe. Today we talk to two powerful women in the Cannabis space. We dive into the company, Viridian Staffing, as well as how they are handling COVID-19. We also discuss their hiring process and how they have been going about this process during these unprecedented times. Kara Bradford is the CEO of Viridian Staffing - which was founded in 2013 to provide not only HR consulting but also direct placements, consultants, and specialized temporary staffing solutions in the cannabis industry, and was the cannabis industry’s first staffing/HR-related company to become a member of NCIA in 2014. Known as The Godmother of Cannabis Industry Recruiting, Kara has been an HR professional for over 20 years. Her career has spanned multiple Fortune 100 companies and start-ups in a wide range of industries. Kara also sits on NCIA’s Human Resources Committee currently as chair emeritus. Joanna Monroe is a senior executive, C-Suite adviser, and board director with a proven track record of helping companies transform and grow profits while reducing risk. With close to 25 years in staffing, she is an expert on human capital management, human resources, and employment law and is highly regarded for implementing large scale operational, compliance, and legal initiatives that contribute to high-performance business results and improve the bottom line.
One of the most frequent questions we get here at GrowCast is "How can I get started in the cannabis industry?" Well today's episode is a guide to answer that question! David from Viridian Staffing - an international industry leader in cannabis employment staffing - is on the program to talk about the conception of Viridian, and the ins and outs of cannabis hiring. David emphasizes the importance of having a strong work ethic and positive attitude, stressing that many many people apply for these lucrative cannabis positions, and few are actually chosen. He also discusses the need for employees - especially cultivators - to leave their egos behind! It can be very hard to change your personal strategies in the grow room, but the key to landing a position is to fill the employers needs! If you'd like a free resource on how to get into the cannabis industry, visit www.growcastpodcast.com/viridian ---Today's partner is Gorilla Grow Tents, the strongest tent on the market! Visit gorillagrowtent.com use promo code growcast for free shipping, and members of mygrowpass.com get 10% off their tents and free shipping! gorillgrowtent.com--- ---Today's partner is Cultilux Grow Lights, industry leading CMH lights! Visit cultilux.com use promo code growcast10 for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all of their Cultilux lights! Cultilux.com--- ---Special thanks to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand/influencer website and digital marketing needs! Build a beautiful and affordable website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com and make sure to tell them GrowCast sent you!---
One of the most frequent questions we get here at GrowCast is "How can I get started in the cannabis industry?" Well today's episode is a guide to answer that question! David from Viridian Staffing - an international industry leader in cannabis employment staffing - is on the program to talk about the conception of Viridian, and the ins and outs of cannabis hiring. David emphasizes the importance of having a strong work ethic and positive attitude, stressing that many many people apply for these lucrative cannabis positions, and few are actually chosen. He also discusses the need for employees - especially cultivators - to leave their egos behind! It can be very hard to change your personal strategies in the grow room, but the key to landing a position is to fill the employers needs! If you'd like a free resource on how to get into the cannabis industry, visit www.growcastpodcast.com/viridian ---Today's partner is Gorilla Grow Tents, the strongest tent on the market! Visit gorillagrowtent.com use promo code growcast for free shipping, and members of mygrowpass.com get 10% off their tents and free shipping! gorillgrowtent.com--- ---Today's partner is Cultilux Grow Lights, industry leading CMH lights! Visit cultilux.com use promo code growcast10 for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all of their Cultilux lights! Cultilux.com--- ---Special thanks to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand/influencer website and digital marketing needs! Build a beautiful and affordable website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com and make sure to tell them GrowCast sent you!---
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
Live Budtender Panel @World Trade Center Seattle: This upcoming topic focuses on Budtenders who facilitate the transactions and connections between customers, brands and the billions in between. Budtenders are the sales force that ultimately are selling and educating products to the end-consumer. We’ll highlight a couple who have survived within a highly regulated environment in what is proving to be a global market for the Hemp and Cannabis Industry. PANELISTS: Alec Langston, Budtender at Dockside Cannabis Ashley Hirchert, Budtender at Green Lady Pot shop in Olympia Brian Yeager, CEO at Lemonhaze.com Rebecca Berry, Sr. Account Manager at Wurk (Via Zoom) Claire Grusin Kaufmann, Director Of Client Services at Brightfield Group (via Zoom) Including: Zahra Kohl, COO & Tyler Nesterenko, Communications Director at Budtenders Ball (previously recorded) Kara Bradford & David Muret, Co-Founders at Viridian Staffing (previously recorded) Tom Gieger, Communications Director UFCW21 (previously recorded) The Talking Hedge... your cannabis business podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkinghedge/support
The cannabis industry as a legal entity hasn’t been around for all that long - meaning most of the companies involved are still in the startup phase, with all the challenges that arise from that. And that includes recruiting an compensation considerations, according to Kara Bradford, CEO of cannabis recruiting agency Viridian Staffing, based in Seattle - and our guest on this episode of News & Views. Also in this episode: Bradford joins host Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier to discuss the most common issues cannabis executives face with regards to human resources and offers tips on how to overcome them for long-term success. MJBizDaily's science and technology reporter, Omar Sacirbey, shares what he learned from working on the Salary Survey package in the April issue of Marijuana Business Magazine. Read more about the killer technology that's making waves in the cannabis space in the April issue of Marijuana Business Magazine. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!
Kara Bradford, David Muret the co-founders of Viridian Staffing. They created Viridian Staffing to help ensure the success of exemplary companies in the cannabis industry. Kara and David talk about how cannabis is one of the few new industries that are creating an economic boost for the U.S. as far as job creation. Plus what are unique challenges to recruiting in the cannabis industry that other sectors or industries don’t face.
Russ Belville is joined by Kara with Viridian Staffing at the 2016 Portland Indo Expo. Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing was the first professional recruiting agency dedicated solely to all sectors of the cannabis industry, providing producers, processors, retailers, labs and ancillaries with professionally sourced talent, including direct placements, executive search, temporary staffing, contractors & consultants. Viridian also provides HR consulting and support directly and through best-in-class strategic partners.
Want a job in cannabis? David Murét of Viridian Staffing joins show host Shango Los to discuss where the jobs are in this exploding market and how you can get one. Viridian Staffing is a recruiting agency in Washington that connects employers with job-seekers in the legal cannabis industry. Companies in Washington have hired Viridian to find and place candidates in job roles ranging from entry-level to executive, in every sector and niche of the marijuana market. In this show, David and Shango discuss what types of jobs these companies are hiring for, how cannabis jobs compare to jobs in more established industries, how cannabis growers in prohibition states can apply to job openings in legal states, and what steps an average person can take to find employment with a cannabis company. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/getting-job-cannabis-industry/
Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing was the first professional recruiting agency dedicated solely to all sectors of the cannabis industry, providing producers, processors, retailers, labs and ancillaries with professionally sourced talent, including direct placements, executive search, temporary staffing, contractors & consultants. Viridian also provides HR consulting and support directly and through best-in-class strategic partners.