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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indigenous Truth & Reconciliation in the Workplace
“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 to reflect on what that means for many Canadians. The above quote reminds us that while Canada has been a country for 154 years, […]
Supplier Diversity: What, Why and How?
“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, supplier diversity is at the forefront of our decision making. In our May blog, we covered diversity and inclusion and why it’s critical for creating […]
Diversity & Inclusion
“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 really a choice – it’s embracing what’s right and how you implement it matters. As Canadians, we see diversity daily. The makeup of our nation […]
Attracting and Retaining ‘A’ Players
As Andrew Valdez said, “No one makes it alone.” One of the fundamental aspects of your business is your team – your employees – the people and engine that keep things running and growing. For teams big and small, it’s important that you have the right people in the right roles. We touched on […]
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 and why this model is ideal. This month we talk about HOW we do it and why these methods work best. As a refresher, Staff Shop has always used a remote model rather than having brick and mortar […]
Managing a Remote Team – Part 1: The Why
For many companies, managing a remote team has been a new experiment brought about by circumstances beyond their control. However, here at Staff Shop, we founded our company using a remote model. For us it was a conscious choice right from our inception, as we believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. If after 11 months […]
