Women’s Burnout: The Burnout We Don’t Talk About on International Women’s Day

by Sharlene Massie | Mar 8, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts

I work with an incredible team of women. Women who are leaders.Women who are moms.Wives.Partners.Sisters.Daughters. I am a mom and a grandma. Women who work all day…and then go home and keep working. And if I’m honest, I see it in myself too. I do the laundry and...

When to Negotiate a Job Offer in Alberta (and When Not To)

by Sharlene Massie | Mar 4, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends, Industry Insights

As we celebrate 30 years of placing the best people in great jobs across Calgary and all of Alberta, one thing is clear: the hiring landscape has changed, but some fundamentals have not. At About Staffing, we like to say we are always a step ahead. Right now, one of...

AI in Interviews: What Not to Do and What Employers Expect Now

by Sharlene Massie | Feb 24, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends, Industry Insights

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. In recruiting, hiring, and job searching, AI in interviews has become a real topic of conversation. Used properly, AI can be a helpful tool for preparation. Used incorrectly, it can quickly cost candidates job...

Love Is Everywhere at Work

by Sharlene Massie | Feb 12, 2026 | Workplace & Career Insights

Let’s be honest. Work can feel serious sometimes.Deadlines. Meetings. Messages marked “urgent.” Repeat. So for Valentine’s Day, let’s press pause on all that and remember something simple: love shows up at work more than we think. We just don’t always call it that. At...

Human Resources vs Recruitment: Same Team, Different Responsibilities | Calgary Recruitment Agency

by Sharlene Massie | Feb 5, 2026 | Hiring Tips & Trends, Human Resources

“Oh, you are a recruiter?So you do HR?” We smile. We nod. We kind of do, ish.We love to explain it properly over a coffee. Let us clear it up nicely. Yes, we work in a people industry.Yes, many recruiters are HR educated.Yes, HR teams are often asked to recruit. But...