Liesl Bernard

Cannabis industry's leading hiring platform Vangst has acquired CannabizTemp, the temporary staffing division of CannabizTeam. What Happened The company said on Friday the acquisition was 50% cash and 50% stock and is the first acquisition in the cannabis human resources (HR) space. The integration...

Chief executive officers leading U.S.-based multi-state cannabis operators have surpassed the $500,000 base salary threshold in 2024 with annual median salaries topping $511,600 and representing a nearly 8% year-over-year increase. That's roughly seven times what mid-level managers in the industry...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference recently hosted a panel discussion on financial innovation in the cannabis industry, featuring industry experts who shared valuable insights on how to enhance and sustain cannabis businesses. The panel, moderated by Katie Catanese partner at Foley &...

Like any industry, scores of cannabis companies face difficult decisions as the market trends down. In many cases, roles are reduced or made redundant, as evidenced by the ongoing wave of cannabis layoffs announced in recent months. Often, non-essential and non-revenue generating components,...

CannabizTeam, a cannabis-focused executive search and staffing firm, released its 1st annual Tri-State 2022 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, a comprehensive report that provides single and multi-state cannabis employers and prospective cannabis employees from entry-level to C-suite executives,...

With 320,000 full-time cannabis jobs in 2021, legal adult-use cannabis in 17 states and D.C., and medical marijuana in 36 states, the U.S. cannabis industry continues to prove its strength and resiliency. Seeking to provide a clearer picture of the industry, cannabis-focused executive search and...