New York City and California joined Colorado by instituting a salary transparency law that went into effect on November 1. And although it’s newly implemented, employers are already testing its limits. The law mandates that “good faith” salary ranges be posted in job listings, although it fails to clarify how wide that range should be. […]
In partnership with Austin, Texas-based CPG accelerator SKU and New York City’s top natural products consulting agency, BeyondBrands, BeyondSKU is a unique mentorship and capital program for entrepreneurs. BeyondSKU brings together experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors to mentor early stage CPG companies with a focus on better-for-you products and mission-based business values. “As a serial […]
In early March, Cole Riley launched Founders Market, a food discovery network aimed at sharing the stories of the founders behind some of the most exciting food brands. It wasn’t long before his business pivoted. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, he paused content operations to focus on a new initiative designed to support relief efforts in New […]
Make it here, make it anywhere? New York City is often synonymous with career ambition. So if you’re dreaming of taking your career in the beverage industry to new heights, we’ve rounded up some beverage jobs in the Big Apple. Discover some open roles below: Loverboy | Brand Representative This role will manage and foster […]
There are certain cities that are synonymous with major job markets. For example, the tech industry is booming in San Francisco, Chicago has been dubbed the “Silicon Valley” of food and beverage, and the political pulse of the nation can best be felt in Washington D.C. However, these aren’t the only cities that are job […]
ForceBrands partnered with Fast Company for its fifth annual Innovation Festival in New York City. The five-day event took place from Nov. 4-8 and brought together thousands of innovators and thought leaders for inspired conversations, networking opportunities, and more. During the festival, ForceBrands powered a NOURISH station in the HUB arena from Nov. 5-7 where conference […]
The Midwest has long been considered the “brewing heartland” of America. But New York is slowly encroaching on that territory, especially when it comes to craft beers. Between 2013 and 2018, the number of craft breweries in New York state rose 413 percent, putting New York third in the country for the total number of […]
New York City consistently ranks among the country’s top destinations for young workers to launch their careers. Nearly 61 million Gen Z employees are expected to enter the U.S. workforce and, similar to their millennial predecessors, they’re eyeing big metropolitan areas like New York City to begin their careers. Whether you’re looking for entry-level food jobs […]
ForceBrands will host its second HR Collective on November 14 in an intimate event that will bring together HR professionals in the CPG industry. The invitation-only event will be hosted at Pier A Harbor House in lower Manhattan and will feature a speaker panel and breakout sessions with HR executives from leading CPG brands including Shiseido Americas, […]
“How much do you make? What are your salary requirements?” They’re simple questions that employers typically ask prospective job candidates during the interview process. But beginning October 31, 2017, a new law will go in effect that will prohibit all New York City-based employers from inquiring about an employee’s salary history during the hiring process. […]