by Sharlene Massie | Mar 25, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
I said something out loud in front of my team that I regret. I said I needed six months off on vacation and relax on a beach. I probably should not have said that. The truth is, I was tired and overwhelmed. As a leader, that moment made me pause. If someone in a...
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 | Jan 7, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts, Workplace & Career Insights
We bid it. We hope. We try hard. We work in chaos, caffeine, and pure emotion. From the job sites to the boardrooms, from steel-toed boots to spreadsheets, we have seen it all in staffing and recruitment. Overtime? Rarely.No time? Usually.Deadlines?...
by Sharlene Massie | Jun 15, 2025 | Founder's Thoughts
Celebrating the Influence of Fathers and Father Figures Father’s Day is more than just a celebration—it’s a meaningful reminder of the strength, wisdom, and support that father figures bring into our lives. Whether biological, adoptive, or symbolic, fathers help shape...
by Sharlene Massie | May 27, 2025 | Founder's Thoughts
Running a small service business is more than just a job it’s a way of life. After 29 years in business, I can say with honesty that the journey has been full of both triumphs and trials. But through it all, one thing has always stood at the centre: small business...