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The cannabis industry continues to evolve amidst regulatory challenges, expanding markets and innovative product launches. This week’s updates span U.S. federal reform delays, Florida's renewed push for legalization, international developments in Europe, corporate acquisitions and cutting-...

Würk, the first human capital management (HCM) company in the cannabis industry, announced Tuesday the expansion of its industry-leading suite of HCM solutions to include its latest Würkforce Analytics tool. This tool is designed to help companies identify trends and develop data-driven, cost-...

Würk, a human capital management (HCM) company in the cannabis industry, partnered with The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ:BWIN) to introduce a first-of-its-kind Employee Benefit Captive program. This innovative insurance collaboration aims to transform how legal cannabis companies manage and evaluate their...

For cannabis business owners wondering how to scale beyond payroll, here’s some straight advice: “Look for a system that can scale with you,” says Jenn Meadows, COO of Würk, a Human Capital Management (HCM) company. Würk has been providing payroll, human...

Jenn Meadows, COO of Würk, recently spoke at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference, on the “Scale Beyond Payroll: Expecting Success” panel. Würk services approximately 80% of the top multi-state operators (MSOs) and has been servicing cannabis exclusively since 2015....

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this Sept 27-28 for its 17th edition, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the marijuana industry, let's scroll through the latest leadership changes in the space. New Board Appointments Two Canadian cannabis and hemp-focused...

La Mota's Attorney Resigns From Oregon Cannabis Association  Amy Margolis, attorney for the La Mota dispensary chain whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies, is taking a hiatus from her position as executive director of the Oregon Cannabis...

Würk, a company focused on human capital management for the cannabis industry, has named Deborah Saneman to be it new CEO, replacing Scott Kenyon, who will remain in the company as executive chairman. He was appointed temporary CEO for 90 days in 2021, which evolved into two years in the...

The cannabis industry has been facing numerous challenges, from regulatory hurdles to economic instability, making collaboration a key factor in achieving success and efficiency. During the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, industry experts shared their insights on how companies can...

When cannabis companies received a letter from payroll provider Paychex saying the company was no longer offering its services starting in May, they panicked. “That puts a lot of clients in the cannabis space at risk because, in the announcement, Paychex said they could no longer process...

With layoffs affecting the national workforce, cannabis staffing leaders forecast that more dismissals are expected in the sector over the next few months. Layoffs in recent months have included the likes of Aurora Cannabis Inc (NASDAQ: ACB) and Dutchie, among numerous others. Karson...

While there exist stereotypes that venture capitalists are there to crush dreams, it seems that cannabis-oriented VCs are helping business founders' dreams come true. Despite getting a bad rap from time to time, they tend to think about being constructive funding partners, says Emily Paxhia,...

Würk, a company focused on human capital management for the cannabis industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ETaxBreaks to expand its suite of offerings by providing clients with access to tax credit opportunities. According to the companies, many cannabis...

Wurk, a human capital management company for the cannabis industry, announced this week the closing of an oversubscribed $3.5 million Series AA round of financing, completed entirely by existing investors. The round was led by Wurk Investment Partnership, with participation from Poseidon Asset...

By Keegan Peterson, CEO and founder of Würk. 2019 has been a tremendous year for the legal cannabis industry. Illinois and Vermont legalized recreational cannabis this year, bringing the total number of states that have legalized recreational use up to eleven. Cannabis has also become one of...