by Sharlene Massie | Jul 7, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Over the past two years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has often sounded like the beginning of the end for human jobs. Headlines warned of mass layoffs, fully automated workplaces, and the disappearance of entire industries. For a while, businesses...
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 people, partnerships, placements, conversations, celebrations, challenges, and growth. As we celebrate 30 years of About Staffing, we’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey that brought us here — and most importantly, the people...
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 a skilled third party steps in to guide, advocate, and...
