JANUARY
2022
Since 1984
Topics In This Issue
  • Good News thanks to Everyone!
  • Group Benefits: Top Questions We're Being Asked - Travel, EAP, Dependents
  • Respect in the Workplace
  • Scams and Fraud: Listen to your voice of reason
  • What does a Co-operators Group RRSP / TFSA offer?
  • Grand & Toy: Tips, trends and best practices for all areas of your operation
Happy New Year and Some Good News!
The Huron Carole: Angels Without Wings
Some GOOD News!
Last month we shared with you A Free Virtual Viewing of The Huron Carole: Angels Without Wings, Courtesy of the Canadian Red Cross

Over $60K was raised with donations from viewers and matching from our Canadian Federal government and the British Columbia Provincial government. This will go a very long way in helping the people of BC recover from the recent floods.
Employee Group Benefits
Employee Benefits - Tips and Trends
It's a busy time of year
As you've read in the news, employment is surging and organizations are hiring. With the increased activity comes many questions from plan administrators and members.

These are the top three topics we're being asked the most:

  1. Out of Country Coverage and Travel Insurance
  2. Can we easily add an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to our benefits plan?
  3. Covering Dependents on Your Group Benefits Plan

We're always here to help, please talk to your Advisor or ASSOCIUM contact.
Human Resources Consulting
Respect in the Workplace
Respected workers perform better

Respect is fundamentally important in our working relationships. If you ask anyone what treatment they expect in their workplace, they will most likely say respect from management and co-workers.

A work environment should be a space where people feel creative, motivated and inspired to be the best they can be. It should never be a place that fosters dread out of fear of being criticized or humiliated. A respectful workplace is an organizational effectiveness imperative.
Education
Scams and Fraud
A 100 Canadians a day are victims of scams

There are a variety of scams and frauds happening in Canada - with new ones invented daily. Learn how you can protect yourself, staff, family and friends from scammers and be scam smart.

The Canadian Government will never text your tax refund or ask you to pay with gift cards.

Recognizing a scam

Many scams and frauds attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to your personal and financial information. On Canada.ca there is a resource library as well as quick videos to help educate all Canadians on identifying scams.
What does a Co-operators Group RRSP / TFSA offer?
They can work together

Together with the Co-operators, ASSOCIUM offers a simple and effective way for organizations of any size to support their employees. Encourage employees to save for their future with a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA).

Employees enrolled in these plans have no administration fees, low management fees and a wide range of investment options under one plan.

It’s easy to manage RRSP and TFSA plans online, change investments according to investment style, and be secure in the knowledge that a leading Canadian co-operative company manages your group retirement and savings plan.
Procurement and Shared Services
Grand & Toy: Reimagine Your Workplace Guide
Furniture, Tech and Facilities

Tips, trends and best practices for all areas of your operation:

  • dual monitors can reduce paper and increase productivity
  • easy to wipe down seating
  • print and toner solutions - if your facility has been shut they could be dried up
  • cleaning and touch free solutions for washrooms
  • air purification solutions
  • health and safety compliance - is your gear up to date?
  • easy to clean coffee solutions for the break room
  • return ready check list to follow

A step-by-step guide that will allow you to create a safe, clean, and more productive environment across your workplace.
ASSOCIUM Divisions
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.
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.
Since 1984, ASSOCIUM Consultants provides specialized human resource services, organizational development and expertise across a broad range of services.
Save money in all areas of your operational spend. Engage in shared services and group purchasing for your people, technology and product solutions. As a national affinity program, ASSOCIUM GAIN has huge buying power, which translates into significant discounts for our members. Membership fees are set annually according to the size of your organization and operating budget.
 Supporting the success of Canadian organizations since 1984 
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