by Sharlene Massie | Jun 17, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Thirty years. Three decades of people, partnerships, placements, conversations, celebrations, challenges, and growth. As we celebrate 30 years of About Staffing, we’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey that brought us here — and most importantly, the people...
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 | Apr 13, 2026 | About Staffing, Founder's Thoughts
There’s an old saying: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In business, that can be true. But it can also be manipulation. After 30 years in business, I’ve seen both. As a long-standing staffing and recruitment agency, About Staffing has experienced firsthand...
by Sharlene Massie | Mar 31, 2026 | Founder's Thoughts
Burnout in Students, Grads, and Newcomers A note to students, grads, and newcomers building life in Alberta. I said something out loud in front of my team that I regret. I said I need six months off to go to Mexico and relax on a beach. I shouldn’t have said that, but...
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...
