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Cannabis Finance and Accounting: Smart Ideas for Getting It Right
​HGS in the News Acing the Cannabis Finance and Accounting Equation 
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Women's History Month Profile: Melanie Wise
As March is Women’s History Month, we’re honored to highlight the careers of four of our company’s leaders. Their experiences and insights inspire us...
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Women's History Month Profile: Kim Barragan
As March is Women’s History Month, we’re honored to highlight the careers of four of our company’s leaders. Their experiences and insights inspire us...
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Women's History Month Profile: Melita Balestieri
As March is Women’s History Month, we’re honored to highlight the careers of three of our company’s leaders. Their experiences and insights inspire...
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Attracting Cannabis Investors: Tips from the CEO
HGS in the News ​Looking for Investors? 
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Cannabis Employers: How Employment Partnerships Can Impact Social Justice
HGS Division Manager Stacy Bryant was featured in MJBizDaily, Nov. 21, 2022.
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What Cannabis Cultivators Should Know About Worker’s Comp Issues
Joe Madigan, CEO of Higher Growth Search, was featured in the November 2022 edition of Marijuana Venture.
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Transportation & Supply Issues in Cannabis Staffing: How to Get Unstuck​
Melita Balestieri, HGS SVP Marketing & Business Operations, was featured in Cannabis Industry Journal, on July 28, 2022.
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Hot Cannabis Jobs: What Salaries Are People Making?
Cannabis is a serious business. The global cannabis market size exceeded $20 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow to almost $200 billion by 2028....
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How to Tackle the Temp Market for Cannabis Staffing
Hiring temporary workers can be a challenge in any industry, but it’s an absolute necessity for many cannabis businesses.
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Staffing and Recruitment Secrets: Thoughts from Higher Growth Search
Melita Balestieri, HGS SVP Marketing & Business Operations, was featured in mg Magazine, on June 7, 2022
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5 Tips for Creating a Great Cannabis Resume
You’re unique, creative, and a nonconformist. That’s awesome. Do you want to showcase that in your cannabis resume? Hold on a hot second. Before you...
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Cannabis Education: Thoughts from Higher Growth Search
Stacy Bryant, HGS Division Manager, was featured in MJ Brands Insights, April 5, 2022.
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How to Develop a Winning Pay Strategy in the Cannabis Sector
​It’s a universal truth in any industry: Employers can’t compete for job candidates if they can’t compete on salaries.
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Higher Education — Learning About Careers in the Cannabis Industry
​The cannabis industry is big business. And big business requires professionals. And just because you didn’t hang around the stoners in school...
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Get Metrc Certified in 4 Simple Steps
You may have heard of Metrc. You may have seen job opportunities calling for Metrc-certified candidates. And with the growing need for Metrc...
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7 Tips for Hiring Seasonal Workers for Your Dispensary
​It’s holiday time in Cannabis Land. This means you might be looking to add a few brand ambassadors, budtenders, or sales associates to your team...
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METRC for Business Owners: Everything You Need to Know
In 2019 public health officials began to warn the public of harmful vape-related respiratory illnesses, and in just a few months some states had...
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Think Your Cannabis Business Complies with Temp and Part-Time Employment Regulations? You Might Be Surprised
Stacy Bryant, HGS Division Manager, featured in Cannabis Industry Journal, Sept. 22, 2021
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Pot Culture: Industry Basics You Need to Know
We’re going to exhale a few pot puns before we ask you to inhale some facts.
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Compliance in Cannabis: A CEO's Perspective
As the cannabis industry matures, so do our 420 celebrations. To mark this year's occasion, we sat down with Joe Madigan, CEO of both Higher Growth...
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The Bountiful Benefits of Higher Growth Search
HGS Can Help Keep Your Business Buzzing. Here’s How: We’re Backed By Nelson We’ve got nearly 50 years of experience in the staffing, HP, and payroll...
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Employee Classification in the Cannabis Industry
Higher Growth = Higher Scrutiny = Higher Responsibility  
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