by Sharlene Massie | Jul 7, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
For the past two years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has often sounded like the beginning of the end for human jobs. It feels like every conference has at least one speaker to talk about AI, how to use it, best practices and the latest program out...
by Sharlene Massie | Jul 2, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
The Calgary Stampede is “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” for a reason. For ten days every July, ”Cal-gree” (remember: swallow that second “a”—it rhymes with “Alba-gree”) trades corporate attire for cowboy boots,...
by Sharlene Massie | Jun 25, 2026 | Human Resources
Let’s be honest: Alberta weather can be wildly unpredictable. We’ve all seen a sudden May snowstorm hijack a long weekend, only to be followed by scorching summer heat a few days later. Good, bad, or ugly, Albertans always find a way to get around it. Victoria Day is...
by Sharlene Massie | Jun 17, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Thirty years. Three decades of placements, conversations, celebrations, challenges, growth and most importantly the people. As we celebrate 30 years of About Staffing, we’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey that brought us here. For me, the most impactful...
by Sharlene Massie | Jun 4, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends
In today’s hiring market, negotiation is not just about salary. It is about timing, positioning, leverage, and insight. The reality is simple. The strongest hiring deals rarely happen one-on-one. They happen when someone like a recruiter steps in to guide,...
