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...
by Sharlene Massie | May 25, 2026 | Industry Insights, Workplace & Career Insights
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, one thing is clear: what you can do matters, but how you’ve learned to do it still plays an important role. At About Staffing, we analyze hiring trends and compensation data every day. By leveraging tools like the Hays Salary...
by Sharlene Massie | May 18, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Lately, it feels like life has turned into one long receipt. Coffee? Up.Insurance? Up.Groceries? Don’t even ask, apparently lettuce is now a luxury good.Business costs? Also up, in case you thought you could escape personally by suffering professionally. And taxes,...
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...
