Pre-employment Screening with Background Checks
A bad hire can cost you TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars. Make sure you know who you are hiring! As a human resources services provider we, at ASSOCIUM, understand the …
Strong Passwords
Complex passwords are an important part of your cybersecurity plan. In conjunction with the following steps and best practices you can help safeguard your systems. Antivirus and firewall Install software …
What does a Co-operators Group RRSP / TFSA offer?
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 …
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Video Conferencing
Here’s some lessons learned from our own video conferencing: Test your equipment and connection 5 minutes before joining a call. Video conferencing involves many actions from your computer and 3rd …
Ransomware: Not If, But When
2019 ended as another big year for ransomware in Canada and around the world, with exponential growth from the year before. These types of attacks are an extremely profitable style …
Insurance for Heritage Buildings
Preserving our heritage buildings is an important investment in the present and future of our nation. Restoration and preservation can revitalize neighborhoods, create jobs and attract tourism.
Common Law Reasonable Notice vs. Statutory Notice
In a non-unionized workplace an employer can end an employment relationship with an employee for any reason on a “without cause” basis, so long as the termination is not contrary …
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Cloud Computing
With cloud computing storage, networks and business applications can be managed and configured with minimum administration.
Office Ergonomics
What is office ergonomics? The study of the interactions between office workers and their work environments. What is the goal of office ergonomics? Fit the work environment and the tasks …
Cloud Phone Systems Reduce Costs in 9 Ways
A cloud phone system delivers advanced phone system functionality as a service, available over the internet as opposed to traditionally investing in hardware and software. Here are 9 ways that …
Finding the Best Shipping Service for Your Money
The right shipping service for you depends on one thing; how much easier it makes your life. In today’s information age, we want everything faster. So why take exception when …
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What are You Putting in Your Printer?
Did you know? Over 350 million ink & toner cartridges are discarded into North American landfills – with that number rising 12% annually. Source: Statistics Canada Original Equipment vs Remanufactured …