Cannabis Staffing & Industry Insights Blog
Cannabis staffing guides, hiring compliance updates, and industry news from Hemp Temps — the cannabis-only staffing agency serving Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, and New Mexico since 2013.

February 27, 2023
Exploring the Oklahoma Cannabis Landscape in 2024
Hemp Temps is now staffing Cannabis Businesses in Oklahoma. Trimming, Harvesting, Joint Rolling, Budtending, Packaging More. Learn more about Oklahoma legalization and how Hemp Temps can help your business.
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February 6, 2023
Cannabis Legalization, A Look Back at 2022
In 2022, a number of states passed and voted on legislative movements to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Some were successful, some were not, but even as some states take steps back, we see a promising future for cannabis use around the country. Learn more about Cannabis in 2022
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August 22, 2022
Trimming 101: The Basics of Cannabis Trimming Positions
Trimming is one of the most commonly available positions and a great way to get started in the Cannabis industry. We've put together this comprehensive guide covering all aspects of trimming positions.
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June 16, 2022
Hemp Temps 2022 Temp To Perm
Working with several companies in a wide range of positions will not only give you insight into the cannabis industry but improve your workmanship as well! Temp to Perm work can help you find your dream job!
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January 3, 2022
Huge Gains for the Marijuana Industry in 2021
2021 was another bumper year for the Cannabis industry. We're looking forward to the continued growth here at Hemp Temps. Check out our blog to learn more about the crazy growth nationally and in Colorado.
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December 20, 2021
Top Cannabis Careers in 2022
Despite the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the world market, the cannabis industry saw enormous growth in 2020 and 2021. We've put together some of the Top Jobs in Cannabis in 2022, see what's hot.
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December 7, 2021
Cannabis Jobs: How to Become a Budtender in Colorado
As the cannabis industry continues on an upward trajectory, more exciting job opportunities are opening up in marijuana dispensaries across the country. One of the most popular positions on the retail side of cannabis? Budtending. Learn more about this position and how to grow it into a career.
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November 17, 2021
Starting Your Cannabis Career in Colorado
In this guide, we’re laying out the roadmap for success as you take your first steps to apply for a cannabis job in Colorado, a state with sales of more than $2.2B in 2020.
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October 20, 2021
Why Small Cannabis Businesses Should Look at Temp Agencies
To most, the idea of hiring temps seems like something exclusive to large business dealings. However, in the rapidly growing cannabis industry, it’s an option that can and should be considered by small business owners as well. Since the cannabis industry is old enough to be well-established but young enough to not be oversaturated, now
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August 25, 2021
Highest Earning Cannabis Careers
Highest Earning Cannabis Careers With more and more states legalizing the use of cannabis, the industry is turning into a booming investment market. Companies that distribute cannabis or use byproducts in their items are popping up everywhere. This means that there are a lot of jobs opening up in this area. If you’ve been thinking
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August 2, 2021
Careers In Cannabis: Part 2
In the past, there weren't any legitimate jobs in the cannabis industry, and the best many people could hope for was a position in a smoke shop that served only tobacco'. Today, thousands of people make a living in the cannabis industry and the cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing industries today. Worth more
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July 13, 2021
Why Use a Cannabis Staffing Service: Part 1, The Employer
Low unemployment coupled with high demand for qualified talent has led to fierce competition among cannabis hiring managers and HR professionals. This means finding candidates with the right skills and industry experience can be exceptionally difficult. From a lack of qualified candidates and working capital to the haze of lingering stigma and industry volatility, cannabis
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