Staff Shop 2021 Gift Guide

Happy Holidays from your Friends at Staff Shop!  What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a gift guide. This guide highlights amazing Indigenous, Female, and Canadian-owned businesses that are leading the way in their industries. As well as features a not-for-profit organization, encouraging the chance to give the gift of a […]

Recharge & Rebuke Burnout!

“Burnout is what happens when you avoid being a human for too long.” – Michael Gungor While everyone experiences workplace stress now and again, burnout happens when those stresses are compounded with no relief in sight. It’s not always work-related. Look at where we are now – still in the midst of a pandemic. In […]

Your Vote Matters

“The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.” — John Lewis Canada just held an election on September 20, 2021, and though there was enthusiasm on all sides of the political spectrum, voter turnout was down. Yes, we are in a […]

Jennifer Featured in The Manitoulin Expositor as a Pow Wow Pitch Finalist

The Manitoulin Expositor releases a news article highlighting Staff Shop’s Founder and CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand as a finalist in the Pow Wow Pitch Competition. Pow Wow Pitch is North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs. As one of the four finalists from Ontario, First Nations Ojibwe from Manitoulin Island, Jennifer Ménard-Shand explains how […]

Jennifer Featured on the Change Connect Panel Series: Crushing the Entreprenueral Journey

Staff Shop’s Founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand was featured on the Change Connect Panel Series: Crushing the Entrepreneurial Journey! Watch to learn how Jennifer leads a purpose driven organization that inspires others to reach their full potential. Jennifer speaks about how working ‘on’ her business rather ‘in’ her business has excelled Staff Shop to new […]

Jennifer Ménard-Shand Featured in The Manitoulin Expositor as a Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist

The Manitoulin Expositor released a news article highlighting three Manitoulin Island Pow Wow Pitch semi-finalists! Pow Wow Pitch is North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs. Staff Shop Founder and CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand, First Nations Ojibwe from Manitoulin Island was featured in the article as 1 of 146 semi-finalists in this years competition.  Click […]

Top 3 MasterClass + Book Recommendations from Staff Shop’s CEO & COO

“Development is a series of rebirths.” – Maria Montessori Humans are always learning and developing. And some of the best ways to educate ourselves and fast track our personal and professional growth is to read great books and consume knowledge from others who are experts in their field. That is why this month, Staff Shop […]

Staff Shop and Jennifer Ménard-Shand Win Gold, Silver & Bronze Stevie Awards

STAFF SHOP & JENNIFER MÉNARD-SHAND WIN GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE STEVIE® AWARDS IN 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS   Winners to be celebrated during a virtual ceremony on December 8 Toronto, Ontario– 16 August, 2021 – Jennifer Ménard-Shand was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year – Business & […]

Scrap Men vs Women, and Build Your Own Table.

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm We’ve all heard the catch phrases “glass ceiling,” or “it’s a man’s world.” It’s no secret that men still make more than women on average, even for the same roles, and that female executives and business owners are […]

Innovative Ways to Drive Supply Chain Diversity in Your Business

In WBE Canada’s report on Driving Innovation with a Diverse Supply Chain, Staff Shop’s Founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand outlines three innovative ways to drive supply chain diversity in your business. She goes further to discuss how to make the most of these crucial levers to ensure they have the most impact. Read more HERE […]

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