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Value Aligned Partnerships: How Staff Shop’s Jen “Walt” and…
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do…
Meet Canada’s Boldest Women: WXN Names 2024 Canada’s Most…
We are proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Alison Hernandez, has been recognized as…
The Value of History
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree…
What’s Your Battle Cry for 2025?
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual…
Founder & CEO Jennifer Menard, and COO Alison Hernandez…
In this episode of the Indigenous-SME Small Business Podcast, we are joined by two incredible…
3 Ways to Honour Indigenous Communities Leading up to…
“If there is to be reconciliation, first there must be truth.” — Timothy B. Tyson …
The Myth of Motivation
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King We all have bad…
Taste of the Country: A Day on the Farm…
For the month of July, the team gathered at Riverdale Farm, a working farm located in…
5 Things to Do Across Canada this Summer!
“A little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” — John Mayer…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand Speaks with CIPMM on ‘Finding Value and…
Staff Shop Founder & CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand had the pleasure of speaking with CIPMM on the…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand Speaks at the DSA Canada Connect 2024…
Staff Shop Founder & CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand led an informative session at the Direct Sellers Association…
Indigenous History Month: The Power of Women’s Stories
“A people without a history is like the wind over buffalo grass.” – Sioux June…
Staff Shop Scenic Hike + Indian Food Tour
For the month of May, the team put on their workout gear and running shoes for…
Top 5 Skills Employers Look for in 2024 by…
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle When you’re looking for a…
Toronto Botanical Gardens Tour + Wellness Session with Staff…
In 2024, Staff Shop began a Social Meetup initiative led by Laura De Lorenzi, the company’s…
Jennifer Ménard Shand Wins Award at Canadian Staffing Summit…
Staff Shop Founder & CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand won the Leadership Recognition Award at the Canadian Staffing…
30 Day Sustainability Challenge: Small Changes with Big Impact
“Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.” —…
Staff Shop Featured by Foodbuy – Solving Staffing Challenges…
Staff Shop Inc, a privately held Canadian-Indigenous-Women owned staffing and consulting firm servicing Canada, USA, Caribbean…
Staff Shop Runs a Clothing Drive in Support of…
Staff Shop is a privately held Canadian-Indigenous-Women owned staffing and consulting firm servicing Canada, USA, Caribbean…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand Featured on The Peaks Emerging Leaders of…
Staff Shop Founder & CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand was listed on the The Peaks Emerging Leaders 2024…
BUSINESS MYTH BUSTED by Staff Shop’s COO, Alison “Ali”…
“Progress is more important than perfection.” — Simon Sinek Myth: You need a perfect plan,…
The Value of Smoothies. Recipes and Wisdom from the…
“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as…
Staff Retreats That Create Value & Mutual ROI
“When people are free to choose where in the world they want to work, they simply…
Staff Shop One Love Retreat 2024 in Costa Rica
Staff Shop’s team embarked on a one-week professional development retreat in beautiful Santa Teresa, Costa Rica…
A Phoenix from the Ashes: The FireFlames Story –…
“I got hot sauce in my bag, swag.” — Beyonce, Formation Have you ever searched…
The Power of Music
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” —…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand on No Reservation Podcast With Joe Baker
Joe Baker sit down with Jennifer Ménard-Shand, Founder and CEO of the staffing firm Staff Shop…
From Our Kitchens to Yours: Staff Shop Recipes
“There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread together, is one…
How to Manage Up (aka Manage Your Boss)
“There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there…
End Human Trafficking: Get Educated. Take Action!
“Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the…
Use it or Lose it: Linguistic Skills & Insecurities
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.…
From Surviving to Thriving: 10 Tips for Small Business
“You need more than an idea to run a business.” — Arlene Dickinson You’ve likely…
Jennifer Featured in Canadian SME Business Magazine’s June Issue…
Staff Shop founder & CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand is featured in CanadianSME Business Magazine’s June issue as…
Jennifer Featured in the Montreal Christian Directory: Faith, Passion,…
Staff Shop founder & CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand is featured in the Montreal Christain Directory. Written by…
Adding A Little Touch of Gold to Your Workwear…
“Real style is a combination of creativity, patience and most of all self-confidence.” -Danielle Bernstein …
10 Ways to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social…
“Social media is something of a double-edged sword. At its best, social media offers unprecedented opportunities…
Imposter Syndrome: Overcome It.
“Sometimes, sitting here in the dark, slowly slowly creating strategy, she wondered if she was only…
Supporting Mothers in the Workplace
“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” — Dorothy Canfield…
10 Trips to Plan in 2023
“The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” – Sir Richard…
Faith is What Guides Us: At Christmas and All…
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government…
An Employee First Model Puts Health, Safety and Wellbeing…
“Safety brings first aid to the uninjured.” — F.S. Hughes Many of us have to…
What Breaks Your Heart? Finding Meaning and Purpose through…
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” — Acts 20:35 It was just…
Life Hacks for the Remote Worker
“We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge…
Temp Work is a Wise Choice
“If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo…
Kill Your Ego & Choose Humility – You Are…
“Ego says, ‘Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel peace.’ Spirit says, ‘Find your peace, and…
Failure is a Gift: Accept it. Learn. Grow.
“The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” —…
Finding Your Yoda: The Value of Mentorship
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey…
Improve Yourself by 1% a Day!
“There’s a lot to be said for having a small manageable dream.” – Douglas Coupland …
Fitness Inspiration and Super Workouts from Your Friends at…
¨Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.¨ – William Shakespeare To…
Light at the End of the Tunnel for You…
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green February…
Superfoods & Supplements by Staff Shop for a Healthy…
“If we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin…
Jennifer Featured in The Globe and Mail Article: In…
Staff Shop founder & CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand is featured in The Globe and Mail article “In…
Holistic Wellness – The Gift that Keeps on Giving
“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about…
Staff Shop 2021 Gift Guide
Happy Holidays from your Friends at Staff Shop! What better way to kick off the holiday…
Recharge & Rebuke Burnout!
“Burnout is what happens when you avoid being a human for too long.” – Michael Gungor…
Your Vote Matters
“The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic…
Jennifer Featured in The Manitoulin Expositor as a Pow…
The Manitoulin Expositor releases a news article highlighting Staff Shop’s Founder and CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand as…
Jennifer Featured on the Change Connect Panel Series: Crushing…
Staff Shop’s Founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand was featured on the Change Connect Panel Series: Crushing…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand Featured in The Manitoulin Expositor as a…
The Manitoulin Expositor released a news article highlighting three Manitoulin Island Pow Wow Pitch semi-finalists! Pow…
Top 3 MasterClass + Book Recommendations from Staff Shop’s…
“Development is a series of rebirths.” – Maria Montessori Humans are always learning and developing. And…
Staff Shop and Jennifer Ménard-Shand Win Gold, Silver &…
STAFF SHOP & JENNIFER MÉNARD-SHAND WIN GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE STEVIE® AWARDS IN 2021 INTERNATIONAL 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…
Innovative Ways to Drive Supply Chain Diversity in Your…
In WBE Canada’s report on Driving Innovation with a Diverse Supply Chain, Staff Shop’s Founder and…
Indigenous Truth & Reconciliation in the Workplace
“We were not born in Canada, Canada was born on our land.”- unknown Having just…
Our Founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand on BBS Radio…
Our founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand had the opportunity to speak with Yvonne Silver, founder…
Supplier Diversity: What, Why and How?
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions and outcomes for everyone” – Sundar…
Jennifer on Tony Chapman’s Chatter That Matters, Telling Her…
This year, Jennifer has had the pleasure of being featured on Tony Chapman’s Chatter That Matters…
Diversity & Inclusion
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Vernā Myers…
Attracting and Retaining ‘A’ Players
As Andrew Valdez said, “No one makes it alone.” One of the fundamental aspects of…
Managing a Remote Team – Part 2: The How
In February’s blog we tackled the topic of why Staff Shop operates using a remote team…
Jennifer Ménard-Shand’s Induction into Drew Dudley’s Wall of Amazing…
We are extremely proud of our Founder and CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand for being one of the…
Interview with Jennifer Ménard-Shand & Alison Hernández
Jennifer Ménard-Shand & Alison Hernández's thoughts about the future of online staffing, remote work, and technology…
Managing a Remote Team – Part 1: The Why
For many companies, managing a remote team has been a new experiment brought about by circumstances…
Morning Routines of the Wildly Successful!
It’s a new year, which for many of us is symbolic of a new start. While…
Why you should WORK ON the business, versus IN…
Check out Staff Shop's December Blog: "Why you should WORK ON the business, versus IN the…
The Core Values Index – placing people in the…
Check out Staff Shop's November Blog: "The Core Values Index - placing people in the right…
WBE Rising Star Award 2020 – Acceptance Speech Video
Congratulations to our Founder and CEO Jennifer Menard and our Staff Shop team for winning the…
CAMSC Business Achievement Awards 2020 Winners | Press Release
This year, we received a Special Recognition Award! Keep reading to see all of the winners…
CAMSC Special Recognition Award 2020 – Acceptance Speech Video
We are extremely proud to be a recipient of the Special Recognition Award at CAMSC’s Business…
WBE Canada 2020 Excellence Awards Winners | Press Release
Staff Shop is thrilled and honoured to be the winner of the WBE Canada Rising Star…
How Important Your WHY and VALUES are for Business…
Check out Staff Shop's October Blog: "How important your WHY and VALUES are for business and…
Storytelling Heals
At Staff Shop, we have a true understanding of the value of personal storytelling. One who…
Founder & CEO Jennifer Menard, and COO Alison Hernandez…
Jennifer and Alison’s story is proof that values count and even long-shot odds are there to…
RBC’s A Chosen Journey” 2020 Indigenous Partnership Report featuring…
Refer Page 29: Smart Business Finding more ways to support Indigenous-owned companies led by women like…
Jennifer on the Chatter that Matters Podcast, hosted by…
Jennifer shares Staff Shop’s Story on the Chatter that Matters podcast hosted by Tony Chapman.
Staff Shop Spotlight in the WBE Newsletter
Stories from Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Corporate Members
Value Aligned Partnerships: How Staff Shop’s Jen “Walt” and…
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do…
Meet Canada’s Boldest Women: WXN Names 2024 Canada’s Most…
We are proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Alison Hernandez, has been recognized as…
The Value of History
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree…
What’s Your Battle Cry for 2025?
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual…
Founder & CEO Jennifer Menard, and COO Alison Hernandez…
In this episode of the Indigenous-SME Small Business Podcast, we are joined by two incredible…
3 Ways to Honour Indigenous Communities Leading up to…
“If there is to be reconciliation, first there must be truth.” — Timothy B. Tyson …
The Myth of Motivation
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King We all have bad…
Taste of the Country: A Day on the Farm…
For the month of July, the team gathered at Riverdale Farm, a working farm located in…
