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Doing our best to keep you informed: The HGA COVID-19 Resource Center
As your trusted advisors, HGA Group wants to keep you apprised of Canada’s and Alberta’s COVID-19 responses which may be relevant to you and your business. We will continue to update our COVID-19 resource centre with information about the CERB as well as other other benefits and programs when more information is released.
To view our resource centre, click the link below.
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We skipped a year, but the Beaumont Blues Fest will be coming back stronger in 2021!
For many of you that join us at our Annual HGA event at the Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival, this month feels like it's definitely missing something. Although we will miss seeing you all at the event this year, we know it's for the best.
We're confident that the 2021 Blues Fest will be the best year yet. So mark your calendars now! We will see you all there June 18 & 19, 2021.
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Is Working Remote or Working From an Office More Secure?
Pre-crisis, most assumed the reason we didn’t work from home en masse was because we didn’t know how efficient that it would be or that it would take too much investment. We now know that’s simply not true. A fully remote workforce is possible and may have been for awhile. However, it does require a shift in IT structure, cultural norms as well as business and security practices.
As business leaders across the country grapple with the same question — do we return to the office or maintain remote work?Security is an important component of that discussion.
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COVID-19 and Your Insurance
Covid-19 has affected our daily lives in many ways so far, and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Scientists are continually working to understand the virus, how it affects those infected, and what treatments or vaccines might be effective. In some instances, those infected with the virus have been found to incur substantial damage to their health, some of which might be permanent.
The underwriting for insurance cases is continually evolving with respect to Covid-19.
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There are currently additional Covid-19 requirements when applying for insurance if you have been ill, exposed or have travelled out of country, and these can change rapidly as more is learned about the virus. With of all this in mind, there has never been a more important time to ensure that your life, critical illness and disability needs are in order.
On a positive note, applying for insurance has been made easier with many non-face to face options, contact-less policy delivery, and many non-medical and reduced medical offerings.
If you would like to discuss your coverage, or just want advice, contact Brandi at 780-509-1735 so you can get together and discuss your needs!
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Reopening during COVID-19? Consider your employees’ mental health
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen and more businesses are allowed to reopen, some employees may be anxious about returning to work during a pandemic.
The past few months have been a stressful time for many and adapting to changes when returning to work might be an additional challenge for some employees.
Employers have an obligation to protect their employees’ health and safety in the workplace and this should also involve consideration for their mental health and wellbeing.
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Grey Street Media: Ensure your business details are up to date online.
In a world of uncertainty and social distancing, more than ever your customers are looking online to find the most up-to-date information about your company. Social Media has always been perceived as a more "immediate" or "real-time" content source & people are looking to your social channels to find out the latest info about your company!
You can use this to your advantage by making sure your Instagram bio, Facebook "about" section, etc. is completely up-to-date with temporary/re-opening hours. Also ensure that your feeds or about sections mention that these are up-to-date. Need help? Chat with Grey Street Media and they can get you on the right path.
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