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Maggie Shea: The Buffalo News: Looking for a job in the pot industry? Don't say cannabis
Because cannabis is illegal federally, but legalized in New York, legal marijuana businesses in the state have to walk a tightrope in hiring.
Photo by Harry Scull Jr.
Elisha Tomasello: HRBuffalo: Skills-Based Hiring Helps Employers Find More Diverse, Qualified Candidates
Tomasello, president of HRBuffalo, said the pandemic accelerated the use of skills-based hiring practices. For many companies, not requiring college degrees is part of a diversity and inclusion efforts.
What Buffalo businesses are looking for, Tomasello said, are candidates whose values align with a company’s business goals.