Our Team

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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 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 was named Global's 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, with a focus on employee and employer issues in today's labour market. Sharlene has appeared regularly on City TV's Breakfast Television, Global TV, and CBC radio, 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 provide top quality Temporary and Direct Hire candidates to companies who embrace our Core Values, while providing an exceptional customer service experience.

-Gerry, Leasing Company