by Sharlene Massie | Mar 16, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
I said something out loud in front of my team that I regret. I said I need six months off to go on vacation and relax on a beach. I should not have said that, but I have to admit, I was tired and overwhelmed. That moment did not come out of nowhere. It came after...
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...
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...
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...
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...
