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,...
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 alongside real-time...
by Sharlene Massie | May 18, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Lately, it feels like life has turned into one long receipt, you know the ones that are as long as your forearm, and never seem to end. Coffee? It’s gone up.Insurance? You better blieve that it has gone up.Groceries? Don’t even ask, apparently basics like milk...
