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We are Your People Partner
BOWEN is all about helping organizations find
great people and people find great organizations.
But it goes beyond that… our focus on people
is just part of who we are.
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4. 1974
Our roots are in Calgary,
however, we work anywhere.
We’re here to help, wherever and whenever.
We think big.
We perform big.
We’re kind of big,
but we don’t act big.
Laverne Bowen-Kruger, a single mother with a vision, founded
BOWEN with a focus on providing unparalleled Temporary and
Permanent Staffing Services. 5
5. We identify trends
and respond with
customized solutions,
because we know one
size doesn’t fit all.
We are nimble and flexible.
Able to leap tall buildings in
a single bound, yet turn on
a dime when required.
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1984Shannon Bowen-Smed joined the company as a receptionist
and worked in many roles within the company before becoming
President and CEO 12 years later.
6. We evolve with your needs and strive
to always be at least one step ahead,
so you are at least one step ahead.
We are problem-solvers.
We listen, learn, then lead
the way to success.
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Over the years, BOWEN’s services expanded to include Contractor Management,
Outsourced HR and Outplacement Services.
by moving
circles,
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7. Solution to logic puzzle:
We believe collaboration results in the best results.
Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.
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We know the importance of fit...
sometimes over function.
We take pride in matching the right contractors and candidates with the
right organizations, creating an ideal relationship that is rewarding for everyone.
8. We believe technology should
support people, not replace them.
We believe communication is a two-way
street, and must be informative,
frequent and friendly.
We ask questions – sometimes
tough ones – and listen to
your answers.
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2000Jeffrey Bowen joined BOWEN as part of the management
team and oversees the ever-evolving technology that is vital
to the varied services we offer today.
9. We respect our candidates, our clients and
our co-workers, and it shows in the great,
long-lasting relationships we forge.
We believe you are only as good
as the company you keep.
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Fortune
10. Gift of Food Gift of Play
We are honoured to support the Community
Kitchen’s Souper Stars and Tummy Tamers
programs, feeding hungry kids in school and at
various playgrounds over the summer months
and teaching them about proper nutrition.
We are happy to share the gift of
play with Calgarians by partnering
with Parks Foundation Calgary to
help build brand new playgrounds
in communities in need.
Gift of Hope
In memory of Shannon Bowen-Smed and Peter Smed’s stillborn
son, Scott, our annual golf tournament raises money for BOWEN’s
SHINE Fund, which offers Support and Help to those in need,
Implements and Nurtures social programs, and Engages Calgarians
to make a difference in our community.
We value and care for our community,
and believe in giving generously in both
time and money.
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11. People are at the heart of
BOWEN’s culture and values.
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We are driven to bring out the best in people,
including our own. It’s simply what we do, every day.
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