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As an industry leader in job placement and workforce management, BOWEN Workforce Solutions is often making employment news. Browse our archive of news releases and coverage to see what we’ve been up to in meeting the employment needs of both employers and job seekers!
And don’t forget to tune in to Global Calgary Morning News every Monday morning at 6:51 a.m. for BOWEN Workforce Solutions' "Job Line" segment. Every week we spotlight several current opportunities available through BOWEN. Who knows – your perfect job might just be waiting for you!
If you are a member of the media seeking comments from a BOWEN spokesperson, please contact Bonnie Elgie, BOWEN Public Relations Consultant, at belgie@bowenworks.ca or call +1 403.630.6164.
Ken Vinge BOWEN's Vice President was recently qouted in CTV's story "Weekly wages tops in Alberta".
Alberta led the country in year-over-year employment growth in August, according to Statistics Canada. One of BOWEN's fantastic candidates who was placed in a great job in August was featured in the recent Calgary Herald article titled "Alberta Leads Country in Employment Growth".
Read BOWEN Workforce Solutions' President and CEO Shannon Bowen-Smed's comments on the busy fall hiring season in the recent Calgary Herald article, "Gear up for Fall Hiring Season".
November 2010
President and CEO of BOWEN Workforce Solutions, Shannon Bowen-Smed, is on a roll, having picked up a trio of professional business and community awards in the past few weeks.
Ms. Shannon Bowen-Smed was recently honoured for her exceptional business leadership, and for her generous community work.
2010 Shannon Bowen-Smed Award News Release
BOWEN is also proud to announce that our CEO and President Shannon Bowen-Smed has been named the winner of the 2010 Women of Influence Local Hero Awards, which recognizes women of influence in our community.
August 2010
Check out a Calgary Herald article "Bad Reference Can Cost You The Job" by BOWEN Workforce Solution's Vice President of Business Development, Ken Vinge.
June 2010
Read BOWEN Workforce Solutions' Vice President of Business Development, Ken Vinge's Calgary Herald article "Albertans' Earnings Highest in Country".
April 2010
BOWEN Workforce Solutions' President and CEO Shannon Bowen-Smed and BOWEN founder, Laverne Bowen-Kruger, were recently featured in a story by Profit Magazine "When Kids Run The Family Business", which speaks about success and many of Shannon Bowen-Smed, Laverne Bowen-Kruger and BOWEN Workforce Solutions' great achievements.
March 2010
BOWEN Workforce Solutions' Vice President of Business Development, Ken Vinge spoke with the Calgary Herald on what it takes to be a good boss.
October 2009
In a recent interview with Career Options Magazine, a former candidate of BOWEN Workforce Solutions talks about how BOWEN helped her find a fulfilling career in which she genuinely looks forward to going to work every day.
March 2009
Ken Vinge, BOWEN Wonkforce Solutions' Vice President of Corporate Development, is featured in the Calgary Herald article, "Layoffs Strain Calgary's Largest Shelter".
Debbie Wershler, BOWEN Workforce Solutions' Vice President of Workforce Management, is featured in the Calgary Herald article, "Most Coddled Generation Suffers Recession 'Anxiety".
March 2008
Debbie Wershler, BOWEN Workforce Solutions' Vice President of Workforce Management, is featured in the Calgary Herald article “Employers Embrace Diversity”.
February 2008
The Calgary Sun story, "Help Wanted Sign Still Out in Oilpatch", features BOWEN Workforce Solutions’ Vice President of Recruiting, Ken Vinge.
The Business in Calgary article titled "In a Foreign Land", features BOWEN Workforce Solutions’ Vice President of Workforce Management, Debbie Weshler.
