🎙 The Paragonian Podcast: Cannabis Payroll & HR Unfiltered

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Welcome to The Paragonian Podcast—your front-row seat to real talk on cannabis payroll, HR, compliance, and the back-office battles no one else is addressing. Each episode, we dig into high-stakes topics like workforce strategy, employee benefits, hiring in high-turnover environments, and how to stay compliant when you’re cash-only and cannabis-facing. Hosted by the people-first experts at Paragon Payroll, we bring you bi-weekly insights, hard-won lessons, and conversations with industry leaders who’ve lived the chaos—and built smarter systems from it. It’s your unfair advantage in a regulated world.

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The State-by-State Breakdown: Mandatory Retirement Plans Every Cannabis Business Should Know

10 min 7 sec

State-mandated retirement plans are impacting cannabis businesses nationwide, requiring compliance and innovation under pressure. Learn how these laws affect you and what steps to take.

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How to Reduce Employee Churn in the Cannabis Industry

18 min 28 sec

In this episode of The Paragonian Podcast: Cannabis Payroll & HR Unfiltered, I tackle the pressing issue of employee churn within the cannabis industry. Join me as we explore how to effectively reduce turnover by focusing on the crucial role of audit-proof payroll systems. I discuss how these systems not only enhance compliance but also build trust and satisfaction among employees, ultimately leading to a more stable workforce. We'll delve into the unique challenges faced by cannabis businesses, including regulatory pressures and onboarding complexities, and highlight how technology can streamline these processes. By the end of the episode, you'll have actionable insights to assess your current payroll systems and strategies to foster a thriving work environment. Tune in to discover how to turn compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage for your business.

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