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Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous and Cristina Schultz
Your stories about spending months looking for work. Pounding the pavement, hunting for work for six months or more. That’s how we are defining long-term unemployment In Alberta, a third of job seekers are in this position. We’re joined by Alicia Planincic, an economist and manager of policy and economics with the Business Council of Alberta, and Cristina Schultz, a senior recruiting specialist with About Staffing in Calgary, to talk about this.
May 26th, 2022
CTV Morning Live High Fives and Compromise
Sharlene Massie, the owner of About Staffing, talks about her new book High Fives and Compromise, 25 Lessons in 25 Years on CTV Morning Live. Learn about struggles when starting a new business and how to build up your resistance. Order your copy here.
May 16th, 2022
BNN Alberta Labour Shortage Interview with Sharlene Massie
“We can’t find anyone willing to work for less than $18/hour”
Sharlene Massie, the owner of About Staffing, talks about Alberta’s job market trends with the Business News Network. She talks about “educating” clients on the need for a higher minimum wage in the applicable fields as well as job security.
October 8th, 2021
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2022
A Woman A Day With Danaye – Sharlene Massie
Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous and Cristina Schultz – Long Term Unemployment
May 26th, 2022
CTV Morning Live High Fives and Compromise
May 16th, 2022
Oil patch getting swagger back as crude hits 7-year high
Jan 18th, 2022
Alberta’s employment numbers improve while Calgary lags behind
Jan 7th, 2022
2021
Hiring is on the rise for oil and gas jobs as energy companies post massive Q3 profits
Nov 4th, 2021
“We can’t find anyone willing to work for less than $18/hour”: Employment Agency
October 8th, 2021
Alberta’s financial aid for businesses went underused in first wave, report findsAug 9th, 2021
Slow and steady: Alberta’s unemployment rate continues to fall
Jun 4th, 2021
CTV COVID Job Market Interview with Sharlene Massie
Mar 29th, 2021
2018
2017
2016
Alberta recruiter sees hope on jobs horizon, despite economists’ tempered expectations
Dec 21, 2016
Youth Job Seekers
Dec 2nd, 2016
Alberta employers hopeful, but they can’t run a business on hope, says recruiter
Dec 2nd, 2016
Our aging workforce
Oct 7th, 2016
The subtle discrimination facing job-seeking seniors
Oct 7th, 2016
Young Albertans compete for jobs with laid-off energy sector workers
Jul 14th, 2016
Fort McMurray Fire
May 27th, 2016
Ontario company cancels plans to hire Alberta workers
May 26th, 2016
Scammers preying on the unemployed
Apr 5th, 2016
Calgary’s talent pool under threat as workers poached by other province
Mar 2nd, 2016
2013
2012
Recruitment firms match workers
Oct 13th, 2012
Burned bridges could torch you
Dec 2nd, 2012
Discipline key to quell culture of entitlement in workforce
Nov 11th, 2012
Enjoy the extra hour
Nov 4th, 2012
Getting ready for Round 2
Oct 14th, 2012
Your journey may not always go the way you plan
Oct 7th, 2012
Reflecting on past decade puts troubles in perspective
Sep 11th, 2012
Easy to keep busy
Sep 9th, 2012
Generations all deserve the day off
Sep 2nd, 2012
Recognize all heroes in your community
Aug 12th, 2012
Excellent opportunity to celebrate heritage
Aug 5th, 2012
Clear out the clutter and find energizing clarity
Jul 1st, 2012
It pays to have a plan
Jun 10th, 2012
Workers earn our thanks
Jun 3rd, 2012
Experts only make it look easy – it’s not
May 6th, 2012
Time can be on your side
Apr 10th, 2012
Celebrate Easter your way
Apr 8th, 2012
Great leaders hold strong through stormy times
Apr 3rd, 2012
Could you drop everything and go travel?
Apr 01, 2012
Making learning lifeline commitment
Mar 11th, 2012
Get spring cleaning – in your workplace and your mind
Mar 4th, 2012
Wearing heart on sleeve dangerous at work
Feb 12th, 2012
Human contact vital to worksites
Jan 15th, 2012
Where does the time go?
Jan 13th, 2012
Rustle up that Stampede apology
Jan 8th, 2012
Help build successful workplace
Jan 8th, 2012
2011
Kindness should outweigh fame and fortune
Dec 11th, 2011
Resume shouldn’t hold you back
Dec 4th, 2011
OMG, what is happening to our language?
Nov 13th, 2011
Plenty to be thankful for this year
Oct 9th, 2011
Companies jockeying in tight job market
Oct 2nd, 2011
Good hirings take time
Sep 4th, 2011
Inner workings of a boss’ mind revealed
Aug 14th, 2011
Undervalued employees could be ready to walk out the door
Aug 7th, 2011
Stay cool amid Stampede craziness
Jul 10th, 2011
Long weekend well-earned by hardworking Canadians
Jul 3rd, 2011
About Staffing celebrates 15 fantastic years of business
Jun 12th, 2011
Canadians celebrating success of fast-paced staffing industry
Jun 5th, 2011
Brush up on your resume and interview skills
May 13th, 2011
Gender equality in the workplace
May 8th, 2011
Plan our your path to lifetime success
May 1st, 2011
Desires hard to deny no matter the state of the economy
Mar 13th, 2011
Be sure to have a back up plan if you can’t follow your dreams
Mar 6th, 2011
Cherish and renew some of your old relationships
Feb 13th, 2011
Don’t set your standards too high while job hunting
Feb 6th, 2011
Great leadership will begin with vision
Jan 23rd, 2011
Careful reflection staves of stresses
Jan 16th, 2011
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THROUGH THE YEARS
GENERAL ARCHIVE
JOBSHIFT – The Job Seeker Tool for Everybody
Jobs outlook in Calgary surrounding COVID-19 concerns Mar 12th, 2020
COVID-19: Tips for Leaders and Employees Apr 16th, 2021
Achieve Your Goals in 2019
Jan 7th, 2019
Elevator Pitches Oct 1st, 2018
Business in Calgary Leaders Award Jul 4th, 2018
5 Habits of Effective Managers May 7th, 2018
The Energy Sector Apr 2nd, 2018
Job Seeking Advice Mar 5th, 2018
New Provincial Employment Legislation Feb 5th, 2018
Alberta Economy Update Jan 15th, 2018
Unemployment Goes Down Dec 19th, 2017
How to Raise Workplace Spirits Dec 4th, 2017
Hidden Job Opportunities Nov 6th, 2017
Do you Wait for the Perfect Job? Oct 9th, 2017
When you are unemployed and looking for work Sep 4th, 2017
Calgary Job Market Update Aug 15th, 2017
Alberta Employers Hopeful Dec 22nd, 2016
Holiday Staff Parties Dec 19th, 2016
Tip to Best Utilize your Time Oct 11th, 2016
Discrimination Facing Job Seeking Seniors Oct 7th, 2016
No Such Thing as a Perfect Job Sep 9th, 2016
Re-entering the workplace Aug 16th, 2016
Albertans Don’t Want Temporary Jobs Aug 10th, 2016
Getting a Second Job Jun 4th, 2016
Summer Job Hunting May 9th, 2016
Optimism in the Calgary Market Mar 12th, 2016
Dating in the Workplace Feb 8th, 2016
Welcome to About Staffing Aug 10th, 2011
Applying for your first job Jun 21st, 2010
Mistakes that could kill your career May 31st, 2010
Making yourself more valuable in the workplace Apr 19th, 2010
Communicating effectively in the workplace Mar 15th, 2010
Talking to your boss Feb 22nd, 2010