by Sharlene Massie | May 11, 2026 | Industry Insights, Workplace & Career Insights
Oil prices are high, and company profits should be strong. By Alberta standards, this should feel like a boom. However, rising costs for both businesses and everyday life are cutting into what would traditionally fuel rapid expansion and hiring. For many employers and...
by Sharlene Massie | May 1, 2026 | Workplace & Career Insights
For decades, the conversation around workplace health has focused on the obvious: physical safety, hazard prevention, and compliance. And rightly so. At About Staffing, our 30 years of experience conducting hazard assessments and workplace evaluations has shown us...
by Sharlene Massie | Apr 20, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends, Industry Insights
I am writing this after a recent experience that perfectly highlights a growing issue in hiring. We were working with a client to fill a senior level role.We sourced and presented a strong, well aligned candidate. But during the interview, something shifted. The...
by Sharlene Massie | Apr 13, 2026 | About Staffing, Founder's Thoughts
There’s an old saying: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In business, that can be true. But it can also be manipulation. After 30 years in business, I’ve seen both. As a long-standing staffing and recruitment agency, About Staffing has experienced firsthand...
by Sharlene Massie | Apr 6, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends
From Student to Seasoned Professional In today’s competitive job market, being qualified is not enough. Employers are not just hiring resumes. They are hiring people who bring value, adaptability, professionalism, and presence. After 30 years of interviewing thousands...
