The Myth of Motivation
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King We all have bad days at work. Days where we feel unmotivated and distracted and maybe even a little burned out. Some might say, “well, you’re just not motivated.” And you probably feel like you should quit. That you’re not having fun, and […]
5 Things to Do Across Canada this Summer!
“A little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” — John Mayer While we’re nearing the end of July, don’t worry that summer is ending. There is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy some fun events near you! We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful […]
Indigenous History Month: The Power of Women’s Stories
“A people without a history is like the wind over buffalo grass.” – Sioux June is National Indigenous History month in Canada and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a time for learning and reflecting, as well as celebrating the rich diversity of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. As an Indigenous […]
Top 5 Skills Employers Look for in 2024 by Staff Shop
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle When you’re looking for a job, you often think about your past experience when building out your resume, but that’s just one aspect that employers look for when hiring. There are many other skills you can bring to the table to help you excel […]
30 Day Sustainability Challenge: Small Changes with Big Impact
“Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.” — Jean-Paul Richter April is Earth Month and we here at Staff Shop feel this is the perfect opportunity to share some tips on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle without breaking the bank. We have been gifted […]
BUSINESS MYTH BUSTED by Staff Shop’s COO, Alison “Ali” Hernández: Do you need the Perfect Plan?
“Progress is more important than perfection.” — Simon Sinek Myth: You need a perfect plan, and then you can put it into action. In the fast-paced realm of business, where decisions often carry significant weight, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overanalyzing ideas in an attempt to create the perfect plan. As […]
The Value of Smoothies. Recipes and Wisdom from the Staff Shop Team
“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.” — Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu If you don’t already know, we here at Staff Shop are passionate about health and wellness. So much so, we have a designated Health and Wellness lead on our team. […]
Staff Retreats That Create Value & Mutual ROI
“When people are free to choose where in the world they want to work, they simply enjoy their day-to-day work more.” — Brian De Haff, CEO of Aha The internal Staff Shop team has just returned from paradise. Everyone is sunkissed, relaxed and invigorated with a new energy for 2024! When planning our first […]
A Phoenix from the Ashes: The FireFlames Story – and Indigenous Women-owned business.
“I got hot sauce in my bag, swag.” — Beyonce, Formation Have you ever searched for your ideal product, only to end up disappointed? For Staff Shop’s founder & CEO Jennifer Ménard-Shand, that product was hot sauce. She was specific about what she wanted and something was missing. So, in true entrepreneurial fashion, she […]
The Power of Music
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” — Victor Hugo Music is a universal language. Whether you’re moved by the sounds or impacted by the lyrics, we know that it has the power to change our emotions. We start listening and participating in music from a […]
