GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Cannabis Industry Statistics

Most cannabis companies embrace remote/hybrid work to boost productivity, talent, and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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74% of employees in the cannabis industry found flexible work arrangements improved work-life balance

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46% of cannabis companies reported challenges in maintaining company culture with remote work

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50% of cannabis industry professionals reported increased job satisfaction with remote work options

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34% of cannabis employees reported feeling more autonomous working remotely

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47% of cannabis professionals report improved communication through remote conferencing tools

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36% of cannabis professionals feel remote work minimizes burnout

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44% of cannabis industry employees preferred a hybrid model over fully remote or fully in-person work

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41% of cannabis workplace surveys indicated increased employee retention with flexible work policies

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67% of cannabis companies report a positive impact on company culture when implementing remote work

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49% of cannabis industry workers reported that remote work made them more likely to stay with their company long-term

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42% of cannabis firms use virtual team-building exercises to strengthen remote work relationships

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27% of cannabis professionals see remote work improving overall job satisfaction

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49% of cannabis firms believe remote work has improved employee well-being

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45% of cannabis industry managers see remote work as a tool to enhance employee engagement

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62% of cannabis HR managers believe remote work is a key factor in employee happiness

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49% of cannabis employees report that remote work helps them better manage personal responsibilities

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40% of cannabis businesses experienced productivity gains after implementing hybrid working models

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45% of cannabis companies report using regular virtual team check-ins to maintain communication

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68% of cannabis industry executives believe remote work has improved productivity

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52% of cannabis startups report using hybrid work models

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43% of cannabis companies offer remote work options for at least some roles

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27% increase in remote job postings in the cannabis sector from 2022 to 2023

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65% of cannabis industry HR managers plan to expand remote work policies by 2025

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71% of cannabis companies cited reduced overhead costs as a benefit of remote/hybrid work

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39% of cannabis industry workers prefer remote work even if it reduces in-person collaboration

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58% of cannabis businesses have adopted cloud-based tools to facilitate remote collaboration

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33% of cannabis startups actively use remote onboarding programs

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59% of cannabis executives believe remote work enhances employee recruitment efforts

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42% of cannabis dispensaries utilize remote management and oversight tools

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29% of cannabis companies plan to transition to fully remote work in the next year

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62% of cannabis startups say remote work has helped them attract top talent from wider geographical areas

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54% of cannabis brands use virtual reality tools for remote product education and training

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38% of cannabis industry managers believe hybrid work increases innovation

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25% of cannabis companies reduced office space costs by adopting remote or hybrid models

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31% of cannabis businesses have faced cybersecurity challenges related to remote work

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55% of cannabis companies actively leverage social media for remote team engagement

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48% of cannabis industries report difficulties in coordinating remote teams across time zones

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21% of cannabis companies use AI-based tools to facilitate remote work management

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69% of cannabis entrepreneurs believe remote work increases productivity during off-hours

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63% of cannabis companies utilize digital project management tools for remote collaboration

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28% of cannabis startups found remote work essential for scaling their operations

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53% of cannabis industry managers believe remote work leads to better employee performance tracking

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37% of cannabis brands have developed virtual consumer engagement strategies for remote audiences

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24% of cannabis companies have increased investment in remote work infrastructure since 2022

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30% of cannabis businesses offer remote work stipends or allowances

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58% of cannabis industry HR departments consider remote work policies as critical to attracting talent

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70% of cannabis startups report remote work has accelerated their product development cycles

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25% of cannabis executives believe remote work has increased compliance challenges

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66% of cannabis companies adopted remote work policies prompted by the pandemic

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34% of cannabis professionals believe remote work allows for more diverse talent recruitment

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45% of cannabis companies have reported improved client communication through remote platforms

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77% of cannabis industry leaders see remote work as essential for future growth

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21% of cannabis organizations reported increased data security risks associated with remote work

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54% of cannabis firms invest in remote team productivity monitoring tools

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62% of cannabis executives see remote work as a means to reduce carbon footprint due to less commuting

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48% of cannabis companies have implemented remote work policies after the pandemic

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70% of cannabis businesses plan to increase their remote workforce over the next two years

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55% of cannabis industry HR managers consider remote work as vital to their talent retention strategy

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29% of cannabis companies offer fully remote roles

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46% of cannabis companies use digital onboarding tools for remote employees

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37% of cannabis entrepreneurs think remote work leads to better employee work-life balance

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23% of cannabis companies report difficulties in monitoring remote employee productivity

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66% of cannabis startups believe remote work enhances diversity and inclusion efforts

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80% of cannabis industry leaders endorse flexible remote work arrangements to attract younger talent

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50% of cannabis companies have experienced faster decision-making processes with remote teams

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31% of cannabis businesses utilize remote data analysis and reporting tools

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53% of cannabis HR managers view remote work as a key factor in long-term talent acquisition

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22% of cannabis companies have adopted asynchronous communication tools to support remote teams

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36% of cannabis organizations report that remote work reduced overall operational costs

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64% of cannabis startups report implementing remote-friendly policies after the pandemic

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70% of cannabis companies foresee expanding remote work due to technological advancements

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27% of cannabis companies have faced legal or regulatory uncertainties when implementing remote work policies

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39% of cannabis organizations report increased use of collaboration platforms like Slack or Teams for remote work

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60% of cannabis professionals believe remote work can help reduce geographic disparities in talent access

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53% of cannabis companies use video conferencing as their primary remote communication tool

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41% of cannabis businesses have integrated remote work policies with sustainability initiatives

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78% of cannabis industry leaders see remote work as a way to future-proof their organizations

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32% of cannabis companies use online training modules for remote employee development

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69% of cannabis startups believe remote work improves agility and responsiveness

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24% of cannabis firms report an increase in cybersecurity threats linked to remote work systems

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55% of cannabis organizations financially support remote workers’ home office setups

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25% of cannabis companies are exploring virtual reality for remote client consultations

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68% of cannabis executives report that remote work has led to increased innovation

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41% of cannabis companies have increased their use of digital signatures for remote document approvals

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54% of cannabis firms see remote work as a factor for attracting international talent

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29% of cannabis organizations have reported compliance challenges associated with remote work environments

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73% of cannabis industry leaders consider remote work an essential element of digital transformation

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36% of cannabis companies have adopted remote event hosting for marketing and community engagement

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61% of cannabis startups have integrated remote work policies with their corporate social responsibility initiatives

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Key Highlights

68% of cannabis industry executives believe remote work has improved productivity
52% of cannabis startups report using hybrid work models
43% of cannabis companies offer remote work options for at least some roles
27% increase in remote job postings in the cannabis sector from 2022 to 2023
74% of employees in the cannabis industry found flexible work arrangements improved work-life balance
65% of cannabis industry HR managers plan to expand remote work policies by 2025
71% of cannabis companies cited reduced overhead costs as a benefit of remote/hybrid work
39% of cannabis industry workers prefer remote work even if it reduces in-person collaboration
58% of cannabis businesses have adopted cloud-based tools to facilitate remote collaboration
46% of cannabis companies reported challenges in maintaining company culture with remote work
33% of cannabis startups actively use remote onboarding programs
59% of cannabis executives believe remote work enhances employee recruitment efforts
40% of cannabis businesses experienced productivity gains after implementing hybrid working models

Cannabis industry leaders are reimagining the future of work, with over two-thirds asserting remote work has boosted productivity and nearly half embracing hybrid models to attract talent, cut costs, and enhance employee satisfaction amid rapid digital transformation.

Employee Engagement and Remote Work Satisfaction

74% of employees in the cannabis industry found flexible work arrangements improved work-life balance
46% of cannabis companies reported challenges in maintaining company culture with remote work
50% of cannabis industry professionals reported increased job satisfaction with remote work options
34% of cannabis employees reported feeling more autonomous working remotely
47% of cannabis professionals report improved communication through remote conferencing tools
36% of cannabis professionals feel remote work minimizes burnout
44% of cannabis industry employees preferred a hybrid model over fully remote or fully in-person work
41% of cannabis workplace surveys indicated increased employee retention with flexible work policies
67% of cannabis companies report a positive impact on company culture when implementing remote work
49% of cannabis industry workers reported that remote work made them more likely to stay with their company long-term
42% of cannabis firms use virtual team-building exercises to strengthen remote work relationships
27% of cannabis professionals see remote work improving overall job satisfaction
49% of cannabis firms believe remote work has improved employee well-being
45% of cannabis industry managers see remote work as a tool to enhance employee engagement
62% of cannabis HR managers believe remote work is a key factor in employee happiness
49% of cannabis employees report that remote work helps them better manage personal responsibilities

Employee Engagement and Remote Work Satisfaction Interpretation

While the majority of cannabis industry professionals cite flexible and remote work options as catalysts for enhanced work-life balance, job satisfaction, and retention—affirming that a well-cultivated hybrid culture can be as uplifting as a good kush—challenges in maintaining company ethos and authentic communication remind us that even the most green-minded enterprises must tend to their digital gardens.

Industry Workforce and Remote Work Adoption

40% of cannabis businesses experienced productivity gains after implementing hybrid working models
45% of cannabis companies report using regular virtual team check-ins to maintain communication

Industry Workforce and Remote Work Adoption Interpretation

Amidst the green rush, nearly half of cannabis companies are puffing on the virtues of virtual check-ins to boost productivity and keep their teams high-functioning.

Remote Work Trends and Organizational Adoption in Cannabis

68% of cannabis industry executives believe remote work has improved productivity
52% of cannabis startups report using hybrid work models
43% of cannabis companies offer remote work options for at least some roles
27% increase in remote job postings in the cannabis sector from 2022 to 2023
65% of cannabis industry HR managers plan to expand remote work policies by 2025
71% of cannabis companies cited reduced overhead costs as a benefit of remote/hybrid work
39% of cannabis industry workers prefer remote work even if it reduces in-person collaboration
58% of cannabis businesses have adopted cloud-based tools to facilitate remote collaboration
33% of cannabis startups actively use remote onboarding programs
59% of cannabis executives believe remote work enhances employee recruitment efforts
42% of cannabis dispensaries utilize remote management and oversight tools
29% of cannabis companies plan to transition to fully remote work in the next year
62% of cannabis startups say remote work has helped them attract top talent from wider geographical areas
54% of cannabis brands use virtual reality tools for remote product education and training
38% of cannabis industry managers believe hybrid work increases innovation
25% of cannabis companies reduced office space costs by adopting remote or hybrid models
31% of cannabis businesses have faced cybersecurity challenges related to remote work
55% of cannabis companies actively leverage social media for remote team engagement
48% of cannabis industries report difficulties in coordinating remote teams across time zones
21% of cannabis companies use AI-based tools to facilitate remote work management
69% of cannabis entrepreneurs believe remote work increases productivity during off-hours
63% of cannabis companies utilize digital project management tools for remote collaboration
28% of cannabis startups found remote work essential for scaling their operations
53% of cannabis industry managers believe remote work leads to better employee performance tracking
37% of cannabis brands have developed virtual consumer engagement strategies for remote audiences
24% of cannabis companies have increased investment in remote work infrastructure since 2022
30% of cannabis businesses offer remote work stipends or allowances
58% of cannabis industry HR departments consider remote work policies as critical to attracting talent
70% of cannabis startups report remote work has accelerated their product development cycles
25% of cannabis executives believe remote work has increased compliance challenges
66% of cannabis companies adopted remote work policies prompted by the pandemic
34% of cannabis professionals believe remote work allows for more diverse talent recruitment
45% of cannabis companies have reported improved client communication through remote platforms
77% of cannabis industry leaders see remote work as essential for future growth
21% of cannabis organizations reported increased data security risks associated with remote work
54% of cannabis firms invest in remote team productivity monitoring tools
62% of cannabis executives see remote work as a means to reduce carbon footprint due to less commuting
48% of cannabis companies have implemented remote work policies after the pandemic
70% of cannabis businesses plan to increase their remote workforce over the next two years
55% of cannabis industry HR managers consider remote work as vital to their talent retention strategy
29% of cannabis companies offer fully remote roles
46% of cannabis companies use digital onboarding tools for remote employees
37% of cannabis entrepreneurs think remote work leads to better employee work-life balance
23% of cannabis companies report difficulties in monitoring remote employee productivity
66% of cannabis startups believe remote work enhances diversity and inclusion efforts
80% of cannabis industry leaders endorse flexible remote work arrangements to attract younger talent
50% of cannabis companies have experienced faster decision-making processes with remote teams
31% of cannabis businesses utilize remote data analysis and reporting tools
53% of cannabis HR managers view remote work as a key factor in long-term talent acquisition
22% of cannabis companies have adopted asynchronous communication tools to support remote teams
36% of cannabis organizations report that remote work reduced overall operational costs
64% of cannabis startups report implementing remote-friendly policies after the pandemic
70% of cannabis companies foresee expanding remote work due to technological advancements
27% of cannabis companies have faced legal or regulatory uncertainties when implementing remote work policies
39% of cannabis organizations report increased use of collaboration platforms like Slack or Teams for remote work
60% of cannabis professionals believe remote work can help reduce geographic disparities in talent access
53% of cannabis companies use video conferencing as their primary remote communication tool
41% of cannabis businesses have integrated remote work policies with sustainability initiatives
78% of cannabis industry leaders see remote work as a way to future-proof their organizations
32% of cannabis companies use online training modules for remote employee development
69% of cannabis startups believe remote work improves agility and responsiveness
24% of cannabis firms report an increase in cybersecurity threats linked to remote work systems
55% of cannabis organizations financially support remote workers’ home office setups
25% of cannabis companies are exploring virtual reality for remote client consultations
68% of cannabis executives report that remote work has led to increased innovation
41% of cannabis companies have increased their use of digital signatures for remote document approvals
54% of cannabis firms see remote work as a factor for attracting international talent
29% of cannabis organizations have reported compliance challenges associated with remote work environments
73% of cannabis industry leaders consider remote work an essential element of digital transformation
36% of cannabis companies have adopted remote event hosting for marketing and community engagement
61% of cannabis startups have integrated remote work policies with their corporate social responsibility initiatives

Remote Work Trends and Organizational Adoption in Cannabis Interpretation

As cannabis industry leaders roll the digital joint on remote work, they’re harvesting increased productivity, wider talent pools, and cost savings—proof that even in a plant-centric business, the future is increasingly cloud-powered, hybrid, and just a click away from traditional in-person roots.

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