In the heart of Calgary, where the glass towers of commerce catch the morning light, there exists an institution whose impact extends far beyond its modest headquarters. A Helping Hand—or AHH as it’s referred to among the initiated—functions as a silent architect of occupational journeys, linking the qualified with the prospective.
The founder, Leah Gallup, carries herself with a deliberate grace that speaks to her thirty years of translating talent into opportunity. The dual nominations for Female Entrepreneur of the Year bestowed upon her by RBC and ATB rest like invisible medals on her professional chest, evident in her carriage but never explicitly displayed.
The morning light filters through the blinds as staff members navigate between desks with purposeful strides. Phones hum with opportunity. This is not merely an employment agency—it is a crucible where occupational journeys begin.
An oil executive steps through the door, bringing with him the invisible weight of international logistics and the subtle aroma of ambition. The receptionist acknowledges with a knowing nod. This is a moment repeated innumerable times across three decades of employment facilitation.
Behind a glass partition, three clocks display the local times in Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort Myers—physical manifestations of AHH’s tri-city heartbeat. But these pins, these markers, tell only a fraction of the story. The true reach of A Helping Hand extends far beyond, transcending geographical limitations into a global network of employment opportunities.
An email notification chimes—correspondence from overseas. This is the silent beat of AHH’s international operations. The international liaison who answers does so with the practiced ease of someone for whom geographical boundaries are administrative formalities.
To observe A Helping Hand in operation is to witness a masterclass in human potential assessment. The CORE certification displayed prominently speaks to a standard internalized long before it was formalized.
A healthcare professional, stethoscope still imprinting a phantom weight around her neck, discusses placement possibilities with focused attention. The conversation flows with professional precision, each question a carefully cast net.
Like Talese’s Ferrari with fuel, AHH has been running at optimal performance for thirty years, connecting talent with opportunity without missing a beat. Under Gallup’s guidance, AHH navigates the complexities of employment with the assured touch of a captain who has weathered countless economic storms.
The testimonials of those placed by AHH carry the authentic weight of lives professionally transformed. Carla Jefferson, whose hands now gesture with the confidence of someone securely employed, recalls finding her position in less than four days.
The day progresses, and with it, the constant hum of connections being made—phone calls, emails, interviews, each a thread in the complex tapestry of career creation. This is beyond employment—it is architectural.
A Helping Hand continues to stand as tribute to the fundamental reality that within every professional placement beats a personal journey—and it is in the meticulous interpretation of these stories that true recruitment excellence resides.