Cannabis Rescheduling and Cannabis Jobs: What to Know Since the passage of California’s Proposition 215 nearly three decades ago, the cannabis industry has waited for the federal government to catch up with state-level policy, and with reality. Despite widespread medical use, voter approval, and a multibillion-dollar regulated market, cannabis has remained classified alongside heroin and
Why Recruiter Honesty Builds Trust (and Ghosting Destroys It) You might not believe it, but recruiter honesty provides a strategic business advantage in a hiring market oversaturated with impersonal exchanges. In fact, one might say that recruiter honesty is more important than ever in late 2025. A staggering 52% of job-seekers report being ghosted during
Executive Search vs. Regular Recruiting: How to Tailor Your Strategy for Success In the hiring process, many employers use the terms “executive search” and “recruiting” interchangeably. Although both processes attempt to find top talent, each one has a distinct purpose. With the cost of hiring the wrong CEO estimated to be over 20 times their
Key Strategies for Finding a Job in a Tough Economy It’s no secret that 2025 has been a challenging year for job seekers. While industries like controlled environment agriculture (CEA) have already experienced downturns after years of over-expansion and unprofitable models, the issues with the hiring market in 2025 are deeper and vaster. For anyone
Argus Controls Hires Director of Sales and Marketing to Lead Global Growth M&F Talent Client Spotlight | Argus Controls In early 2025, AgTech manufacturer Argus Controls contacted M&F Talent regarding the hiring of a new Director of Sales & Marketing. With a global reputation for innovation in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, Argus required
Quality of Hire: How to Measure Long-Term Recruiting Success According to Gallup, one in two employees is open to leaving their organization. As turnover costs continue to soar, HR teams and recruiters must realize their jobs are less about filling roles and more about building teams that last. If you are curious about how to
Looking for a New Career? Beware of Job Offer Red Flags In certain instances, recruiters woo job seekers by promising competitive pay, growth opportunities, and “a great culture.” But as any seasoned professional knows, not all offers are created equal. When things go bad, accepting the wrong role can land you back on the job
2025 Market Overview of Food Safety Jobs The Centers for Disease Control reports that 48 million people contract foodborne illness yearly, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the economic burden for these illnesses now exceeds $17 billion annually. As food supply globalization increases consumers’ health risks, food
Modern CEA and the Confluence of Cannabis, Tech & Talent A confluence of diverse factors and influences has led to the rise of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as we know it today. This growth has largely been fueled by two synergistic forces: cannabis legalization and new technological advancements. The advent of cannabis legalization
Want to Build a Successful B2B Sales Process? Respect and Support Your Sales Team In industries like CEA, traditional agriculture, and food manufacturing, technical and B2B sales roles are critical to business growth. These professionals don’t just close deals; they translate complex tech into real-world value for prospective clients. More importantly, they build lasting relationships and
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