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“The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” — Paulo Coelho   Many of us have been conditioned to believe that “failure is …

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey   Whether you’re fresh out of school looking for your first job or a …

“There’s a lot to be said for having a small manageable dream.” – Douglas Coupland   Since the beginning of the year, Staff Shop has been inspiring you to get …

¨Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.¨ – William Shakespeare   To extend our series on health and wellbeing, we are now diving into the physical …

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green   February is Psychology Month, which seems appropriate to us, since many people suffer from seasonal …

“If we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are …

“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” — Jean Shinoda Bolen   …

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 …

“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 …

“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 …

“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 …

“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.” …

“We were not born in Canada, Canada was born on our land.”- unknown Having just celebrated Indigenous History Month in June, Staff Shop thought it would be a good time …

“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions and outcomes for everyone” – Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google   In the spirit of June being Indigenous History Month, …

“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” –  Vernā Myers   Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic, as it should be. It’s not …