How to Write an Employee Write-Up Form (With Template)
Employee write-up forms are a crucial tool in the HR professional’s toolkit, used to document and address employee misconduct or performance issues. This article aims...
Month: January 2024
Creating Inclusive Workplaces: Strategies from Rhona Barnett-Pierce
Key Takeaways Leadership Empathy and Self-Awareness: Essential qualities for leading diverse teams include empathy to understand team members’ backgrounds and self-awareness to acknowledge personal biases...
How to Deal with Valentine’s Day When You Have No Significant Other
Ah, Valentine’s Day – that special time of year when Cupid is on overtime, and lovebirds are out in full force. If you find yourself...
How to Write a Job Rejection Email (Template & Examples)
Rejecting a job applicant is a delicate task, and it’s important to get it right. This article is here to guide you through the process....
How to Write a Job Offer Letter (Template & Examples)
In this article, we guide professionals in writing an effective job offer letter and provide information about key elements to include, along with templates and...
‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney who hosts “Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York” each week on LinkedIn. Hoffman and...
‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney who hosts “Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York” each week on LinkedIn. Hoffman and...
Proposed cannabis wholesale tax is a bad idea (Guest Column)
This guest column is from James B. Mann, an attorney specializing in cannabis tax and tax accounting issues. Mann has a J.D. from Harvard Law...
Spotlight PA court victory leads to new academic research into Pa. medical marijuana program
Story by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and...
Embracing the Serving Mindset for Career Success: Advice from Farnoosh Brock
Key Takeaways Shift from Selling to Serving Mindset: Transitioning to a serving mindset in business involves prioritizing understanding and aligning with others’ goals, fostering deeper...
The Gig Economy and Freelancing: Opportunities and Challenges
The rise of the gig economy has transformed the traditional employment landscape, offering individuals the chance to work as freelancers and take on short-term, flexible...
How to Create an Employee Schedule (With Templates)
Creating an employee schedule is a crucial task for HR professionals, balancing operational efficiency with employee satisfaction. This article will delve into the essential components...
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Remote Work
by Jackie LaMar · Jan 28, 2024 Remote work has become a defining aspect of the modern professional landscape, offering unprecedented flexibility and opportunities for...
Protecting Elderly Parents: A Cautionary Tale Against Two Questionable Sales Pitches
As our loved ones age, the responsibility to protect them from potential financial pitfalls becomes increasingly crucial. In this blog post, we delve into two...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Jan. 27, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! This week NY Cannabis Insider dove into some under-covered issues in the weed industry, because we’re lucky enough to have readers who...
What is Work-from-Home Burnout and How to Avoid It
Ever feel like your home office is your personal time loop, an eternal Monday with no Friday in sight? You’re not alone – 41% of...
Central NY business files lawsuit accusing New York cannabis office of bias against white men
A Central New York business owned by a white man has filed a lawsuit against New York’s cannabis management agency accusing it of racial and...
As a new cannabis retail store opens in Brooklyn, another medical dispensary quietly closes
Medical patients looking to shop at Sunnyside medical cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood are out of luck, as the store has been closed for...
‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman: Variscite case, tax revenue and more
Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney who hosts “Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York” each week on LinkedIn. Hoffman and...
Navigating the Political Minefield: Keeping Politics Out of Your Career to Avoid Derailing It
In an era where political discussions dominate headlines and social media feeds, keeping politics out of your professional life has become more challenging than ever....
20 Best Remote Work Tools to Maximize Your Productivity
Did you know 4 out of 5 remote workers would recommend virtual work to a friend? Whether you’re considering this lifestyle or sharing recommendations with...
Tech Candidate Spotlight – Christine Kim, Senior Software Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Brandeis University. I also worked at...
From Rookie to Leader: Tammy Gooler Loeb’s Coaching Insights
Key Takeaways Leadership Foundations: Learn from mentors, accept mistakes, and build key management skills. Career Proactivity: Show leadership potential through initiative, risk-taking, and continuous learning....
The Career Coach Chronicles: Advice from Noelle Gross
Key Takeaways Value-Based Career Identification: Discover your ideal career by aligning it with your core values and interests. Identify skills that fulfill these values to...
What’s going on with that cannabis beverage lawsuit against NY regulators? Here’s an update
Representatives of cannabis beverage companies currently suing New York regulators over strict limits on hemp-derived THC believe they will prevail in their push against rules...
Best Freelance Websites for Finding Online Jobs
In a world where flexibility and autonomy reign supreme, freelancing has become more than just a trend – it’s a lifestyle. Did you know that,...
Embrace the Present Moment: A Jewel in the Vast Sea of Existence
In the grand tapestry of time, our existence is but a fleeting moment—a mere blink in the cosmic timeline. It’s essential to recognize the rarity...
Let’s talk cannabis tax: Understanding losses (Guest Column)
This guest column is from Paula Collins, EA, Esq., a tax attorney dedicated to the cannabis industry, a co-founder of the NY Consortium of Cannabis...
Critics say NY’s replacement for cannabis potency tax is ‘unrealistic’ and ‘destructive’
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to repeal the potency tax and replace it with a 9 percent tax on the sales of wholesale cannabis products is...
16 Strategies You Can Use For a Productivity Boost.
Do you sometimes lay awake at night with a whisper of guilt in your ear? It happens to more people than you might think. We...
20 Years in Finance: An Interview with Sam G. Huszczo, CFA, CFP, and Entrepreneur
Key Takeaways Unlike Statistics and Accounting, you never know exactly what you are walking into day-to-day in Finance. When working on a 20-year project it...
National Pie Day: Here’s Pie From the Ancients to Modern Delights
Pie, with its flaky crusts and delectable fillings, has been a beloved culinary creation for centuries. On this National Pie Day, let’s embark on a...
Setting Freelance Rates: A Comprehensive Pricing Guide
Did you know that, worldwide, the average freelancer earns $21 per hour? Learning to calculate freelance rates effectively is a critical aspect that can significantly...
How to Write a Reference Letter (Template & Examples)
A reference letter serves as a formal endorsement of an individual’s skills, character, and achievements, typically penned by a former employer, colleague, or academic mentor. ...
Can’t Sleep? Things to Do – and NOT Do! – at 3 am
We’ve all been there – the clock strikes 3 am, and sleep seems elusive. Instead of tossing and turning in frustration, consider this time as...
N.J. weed lounges coming soon, your couch can retire
Cannabis regulators last week released proposed rules for creating weed consumption lounges in New Jersey, and said they expect more cultivators and manufacturers to join...
How to Manage a Remote Team
Did you know that by 2025, almost 33 million Americans will opt for remote work? On the flip side, the challenges of managing remote employees...
How to Write a Letter of Introduction (With Examples)
Writing a letter of introduction serves as a tool for individuals and businesses to establish new connections, explore opportunities, or introduce services and products. An...
Staying Connected: The Balance of Modern and Traditional Communication in Business
In today’s click-and-send world, where emails and instant messages zip around like bees in a garden, it’s easy to forget about the good old telephone...
People to know in NY cannabis: Ellis Soodak
Ellis Soodak owns Verdi, Chelsea’s first licensed dispensary. He answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series. What is your position...
License everyone ready to open legal cannabis dispensaries to compete with illicit stores (Guest Column)
This guest column was written by Joe Rossi, the Cannabis Practice Group Leader at Park Strategies. The views and opinions expressed in this article are...
License all those ready to open legal cannabis dispensaries (Guest Column)
This guest column was written by Joe Rossi, the Cannabis Practice Group Leader at Park Strategies. The views and opinions expressed in this article are...
Why Kegel Exercises Should be Part of Your Fitness Routine
Anyone who is a “Sex and the City” fan may remember the wisdom imparted by Samantha Jones about Kegels. In fact, she did her Kegel...
What Is Holiday Pay? Everything You Need to Know
Navigating the complexities of holiday pay is a key aspect of Human Resources management. It requires balancing legal requirements with the creation of a positive...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Jan. 20, 2024
Happy weekend everyone! We hope you’re keeping warm. Considering the frigid temperatures this weekend, it’s a perfect time to stay inside and check out the...
Networking for Dummies and Introverts: Unveiling the Art of Connection – Part 4/4
For many, the word “networking” conjures images of crowded events, business cards, and charismatic conversations. But what about those who identify as introverts or feel...
How to Conduct a Reference Check (With Questions)
Reference checks verify the accuracy of a candidate’s resume and helps pinpoint any potential red flags. This article provides business owners with the knowledge and...
45 of the Best Farewell Messages to Coworkers
Saying goodbye to a coworker can be a bittersweet moment. Whether they’re moving on to new opportunities, retiring after years of dedicated service, or simply...
Three months in, how’s Astoria’s first legal cannabis dispensary performing?
Jeremy Rivera was ready to open Terp Bros dispensary in Astoria, Queens, in early August, until a court injunction prevented him and hundreds of other...
6 lessons for success in New York cannabis (Guest Column)
This guest column is from Colin Decker, owner and founder of 7 SEAZ, New York’s first legacy-to-legal adult-use cannabis brand, and owner of Hudson Valley-based...