NOV
2017

Since 1984
In This Issue
pharmacyAsk the Pharmacist: Compliance Packaging   
What is Compliance Packaging? 

Billions of people across of the world take medications on a daily basis. Most people are dispensed medication in vials or other formats. Consistently adhering to a medication schedule as prescribed by a doctor, though, may be difficult for some people.

Compliance packaging is an administration aid that usually contains a week's supply of medication that is clearly labeled and organizes a patient's medication schedule into several compartments as prescribed by their doctor.

Find out the benefits and reasons to use compliance packaging >
Is your workforce expanding?

Every employment relationship constitutes a contract, whether it is written or verbal. The hiring of an employee is an exchange for consideration. So the employment contract is an agreement between an employer and employee regarding the terms and conditions upon which the employment is based. The employer agrees to provide various forms of compensation in exchange for the services or work that the employee agrees to perform.
 
Retirement Planning can be Challenging

Many Canadians would like to retire earlier and we are living longer. In fact, Statistics Canada estimates the average Canadian will spend about a third of their lifetime in retirement.  
 
How much money will you need to save so you can enjoy a retirement lifestyle of your choosing? That depends on what you estimate you will need to live on each year in retirement. As a general rule, between 50% and 80% of your annual pre-retirement income before taxes is required to maintain your current standard of living during retirement.
pillarsPillars of the Community
Gallery TPW and SilverEditions.ca

Gallery TPW is thrilled to announce the launch of SilverEditions.ca, a brand-new web platform and store for exceptional prints by lens-based artists. Visit SilverEditions.ca to view artworks by more than forty artists, to learn more about those artists, and to purchase prints in support of Gallery TPW.

About Silver Editions
Each year, Gallery TPW releases an affordable selection of limited-edition photographs by lens-based artists. Silver Editions offers a great opportunity to acquire works by established and emerging artists at affordable prices. The sale of these artworks supports Gallery TPW and its innovative programming.

Silver Editions are produced in an edition of 20 with 3 APs and are sold unframed, though we are happy to arrange framing on your behalf.

About Gallery TPW
Gallery TPW is a not-for-profit, artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation and critical investigation of contemporary still and time-based images, exploring the exchange between photography, film and video.
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eventsUpcoming Events
ASSOCIUM has a Calendar of Events, and we offer exclusive use to our ASSOCIUM GAIN members!

We welcome and encourage you to send us your event information so that we can post it for you complimentary for ASSOCIUM GAIN members. Let us help you get the word out to the public about the initiatives you'd like them to know about! We can add a link to your website for more information about your event and your organization. This is ideal for upcoming galas, festivals, performances - any event you want to invite the public to.
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ASSOCIUM Consultants
Since 1984, ASSOCIUM Consultants continues to lead the industry in specialized human resource services, organizational development and provides HR expertise across a broad range of services.
ASSOCIUM Advisor Services 
We're unique in the marketplace providing innovative and customized Advisor services: Managing General Agent , Third Party Administrator, Claims Adjudication, Specialty Drug Management / Preferred Pharmacy Network and Human Resources Consulting.

ASSOCIUM Benefits 

Our employee group benefits division, being in business since 1997, gives us the experience to provide customized alternative plans and reduce administrative costs for our clients, while quoting sustainable rates at start up - and at renewal.  
ASSOCIUM GAIN/Advantage
Our procurement services division launched in 1996 as an added source of assistance to the not-for-profit sector ( GAIN). Recently this service has been expanded to include private small business under the Advantage banner. Our goal is to help your organization access preferred pricing for products and services as well as resolve any purchasing issues you may encounter.
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