History
About Staffing Ltd. was started in 1996 by Sharlene Massie, while living in a hotel room, with literally nothing but gritty determination and client support. Today, About Staffing is a multi-million dollar agency, providing high-quality office placements in all industries.
Sharlene Massie, the CEO & Visionary of About Staffing
Sharlene Massie exemplifies what being a visionary and self-starter is all about. She combines professionalism with a down-to-earth, easygoing personality, and she loves to help small business owners/managers create staffing management plans that work. She is an expert speaker and her unique and highly successful practices as an entrepreneur in a competitive industry are inspiring and motivating to many people in similar situations.
Sharlene was awarded Calgary's "White Hat," for her dedication and commitment to the Calgary community. In June of 2006, About Staffing won in the small business category for 'Best Places to Work' in Calgary, by Calgary Inc. magazine. About Staffing won the 2005 Southern Alberta Better Business Bureau Ethics Award, and Sharlene has been named Global Woman of Vision for April 2005. She was also chosen as one of Calgary Inc. Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 in 2004.
Sharlene's popular weekly staffing articles appear each Sunday in the Calgary Sun Careers section, and focus on employee and employer issues in today's labour market. Sharlene appears regularly on City TV's Breakfast Television and occasionally on Global TV and CBC radio and TV, offering her opinions on the staffing industry and tips/advice for both employers and job seekers.
Corporate
At About Staffing, we believe in a values based workplace
Core Values
We pride ourselves in working with clients and candidates who share the same values as our own;
- Enthusiasm
- Sincerity
- Stability
- Loyalty
Our Mission Statement
To provide a great, enthusiastic experience in meeting the workplace needs of our people.
Our Vision
To grow About Staffing through our core values profitably, ethically, and with a balanced lifestyle.
Our Philosophy
It is our philosophy at About Staffing to treat all of our people with respect. We will enhance our relationships by maximizing profitability and providing choices in great service.
Our Focus
To specialize in office placements for small to medium sized business.
In the Media
TV Segments
About Staffing's CEO & Visionary, Sharlene Massie, makes monthly appearances on City TV's Breakfast Television. To watch her segments, click on the links below.
- What you should do when applying for your first job (June 21, 2010)
- What mistakes you can make that could kill your career (May 31, 2010)
- Make yourself more valuable in the workplace. (April 19, 2010)
- Communicating effectively in the workplace (March 15, 2010)
- Talking to your boss (February 22, 2010)
- What you need to ask your potential employer (January 18, 2010)
Sun Articles 
Sharlene Massie also writes weekly articles for the Sun. To read Sharlene's articles, or to view her blog, please click on one of the links below.
- Re-entering the Workforce (August 27, 2010)
- We all make choices (August 18, 2010)
- It's not what you know, it's who you know! (August 11, 2010)
- Civic or Statutory Holidays? (August 3, 2010)
- We all have tough days; the key is to get through them quickly and not quit! (July 28, 2010)
- The Stampede Craziness Is Over (July 20, 2010)
- Stampede Workplace Fairness (July 13, 2010)
- Staying motivated over the summer months (July 7, 2010)
- Teens looking for the perfect summer job (July 5, 2010)
- We all need an escape for work (June 17, 2010)
- Career killers (June 10, 2010)
- Getting out of the job search funk (June 1, 2010)
- What do you “get to” do? (May 25, 2010)
- When employers should use a staffing agency (May 18, 2010)
- Communication in the workplace should remain formal (May 11, 2010)
- Why did I pick this career? (May 5, 2010)
- Dealing with issues at home and in the workplace (April 28, 2010)
- Workplace Hoarders (April 21, 2010)
- Workplace Friendships (April 14, 2010)
- What makes you happy? (April 8, 2010)
- Take time to breathe (March 31, 2010)
- Spring cleaning in the workplace (March 26, 2010)
- Why not take the first job that comes along? (March 16, 2010)
- Conducting Exit Interviews (March 11, 2010)
- Olympics a success! (March 3, 2010)
- Perfection versus Success (February 24, 2010)
