NEWS ISSUE1
A G4S CANADA PUBLICATION – WINTER 2017 A PUBLICATION FOR OUR PEOPLE, OUR COMPANY AND OUR CUSTOMERS
Episode 1: Access Control
2016 Summit Awards recognize the best of best.
Honoring those who helped preserve & promote human life
Driver Training: Preventing the Preventable
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2017 Summit Awards Recognize our Best
The President’s Humanitarian Award
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New Video Feature: On The Job With Rob
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Driver Training: Preventing the Preventable
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Health & Safety: Proper Ergonomics and Posture
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G4S selects ADP as new payroll service provider
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Employee Discounts: Staples
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Raise funds for your charity and G4S will Match-It!
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G4S Values Landscape 2017
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2016 Summit Awards recognize the best of best. Earlier this year, G4S hosted its annual Summit Awards for 2016, recognizing employees from across the country who demonstrated excellence in service and dedication to our customers, the company, and Canadian public. Winners included G4S staff who secured Fort McMurray during the wildfire disaster, employees who came to the aid of a hospital patient in an emergency medical situation, and screeners who demonstrated exceptional levels of customer service, as well as many others. Nominated by their peers, the awards included: Health and Safety Award of the Year, Security Guard of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Screener of the Year, Service Delivery Manager of the Year, Outstanding Operations Award of the Year, Outstanding Customer, Service of the Year Award, Administrator of the Year, Employee Relations Award of the Year, Extra Mile Award and finally, the President Awards. How you can nominate a G4S employee for a 2017 Summit Award. If you know of a G4S employee who has demonstrated exceptional levels of service and commitment to their job, no matter their position, you can nominate them for the 2017 Summit Awards. To nominate, please complete and submit the nomination form by logging into your ADP account. Alternatively, you can fill out a paper copy of the nomination form found at your local office, scan it, and send it to solutions@ca.g4s.com. Congratulations to all the 2016 award winners, your hard work epitomizes G4S as the world’s leading security solutions provider.
The President’s Humanitarian Award Every day we encounter stories of bravery at G4S - whether it is of an employee helping to prevent suicide, performing CPR or first aid to save a life, or even delivering a baby. In appreciation of the outstanding efforts demonstrated by members of our team that went above and beyond the call of duty, G4S employees are presented with the President’s Humanitarian Award. This award is issued throughout the year in recognition of efforts made with respect to the preservation and promotion of a human life. We have seen several winners of the award this year from around the country. Recipients of the President’s Humanitarian Award so far this year include; Darcy Pickunyk, Kelly Thomas, Andrea Berger, Cameron Allendorf, Chris Gale, Adam Butterworth, Khalida Samim and Brian McDonald. If you know of someone who has gone above and beyond to save or promote human life, please let us know! Please send an email to your local manager with their name, the date and the details of their efforts and they will submit it on your behalf.
Episode 1: Access Control
On the Job with Rob is an informational video series on security technology filmed from the G4S Secure Integration demo room. Rob, Director of Sales & Technology at G4S, is interviewed on topics such as access control, identity management, biometrics, and more. This is the first episode in the series which is aimed at educating us on trends in security technology. Episodes are released weekly and will be featured in this newsletter. In the first episode, Rob provides insight into the world of access control; what it is and how it is used, as well as how it is evolving and the different trends he is seeing in the industry. To view the first episode and keep update date with future videos in this series, please visit our YouTube channel and subscribe to the playlist by following this link - https://youtu.be/CXGlv7u2ATc
Driver Training: Preventing the Preventable This summer, G4S conducted vehicle training in Montreal, Toronto, and Calgary in an effort to promote and educate thoughtful driving tactics. Personnel from over 16 branches attended the training and sessions were hosted in both French and English. The training had two aims; to reduce the number of preventable collisions and incidents, and, increase driver skills and knowledge on the operation of a G4S vehicle to better keep them safe. Spanning three days, sessions were hosted in the classroom and in a closed parking lot. Staff were taught the fundamentals of defensive driving, how to safely maneuver in parking lots and tight spaces, and various situational techniques. Additionally, individuals were given the knowledge and responsibility to train new hires to ensure they meet G4S’s driving standards and are able to safely operate a vehicle. We all have a responsibility to adhere to safe driving tactics when on the road, whether for work or play. In Canada, distracted driving is the number one risk on the road, contributing to 8 out of 10 accidents. Many provinces now have strict laws discouraging distracted driving, many involving fines and demerit penalties. Do yourself a favour - plan your route ahead of time, put your cell phone away, avoid eating or drinking while driving. If you have to use a mobile device while driving on the job, pull over in a safe area to do so. Remember, safety starts with me at home, work and play.
Health & Safety: Proper Ergonomics and Posture
There are various factors that can cause back pain throughout your day. This pain may be caused by repetitive strain or movements, physical health, body mechanics or more commonly poor posture. According to Statistics Canada, back pain is among the most common chronic conditions nationally, affecting 80% of Canadians at least once in their lives.
While going through your day think about what you are doing to ensure you can maintain or improve upon your posture. What bad habits have you developed that could affect your posture? Here are some tips to assist you with your posture throughout your day. Standing for long periods Many of us at G4S are tasked with standing for long periods while on post. To minimize fatigue and ensure the correct posture, keep your head held straight; avoid tilting it forward, backwards or sideways. Keep your shoulder blades back and your knees straight. Try not to put unnecessary strain on your hips by tilting them and leaning to one side. Lastly, ensure you are wearing proper footwear with a supported arch. Driving For those of us who drive for long periods at a time, start by check the positioning of your seat. Make sure your back can touch the backrest, and that your hips and knees are at the same level. You should be able to operate the pedals without squishing your legs under the steering wheel or moving your back away from the seat. Minimize straight on your neck and back by adjusting your steering wheel to prevent your elbows from overreaching. Take a micro-break at a service station to stretch if you are driving for long periods of time. At the office Having the correct seated position when at a desk or in front of a computer for extended periods is essential to a productive workday. Make sure you position your computer monitor 18-24 inches away from you and 15-30 degrees below your line of sight. If possible, use an adjustable officer chair with lumbar support and arm rests. Keep your forearms and thighs 90 degrees from your spine.
G4S selects ADP as new payroll service provider.
We are pleased to announce that G4S Canada selected ADP as your new payroll service provider and will replace Ceridian. ADP will provide employees with a new, user-friendly pay stub information portal. The portal will give employees the option to subscribe to statement self-service – a function that involves receiving and storing their paystub and T4 online. Also, ADP gives users the power to change address information and receive pay by cheque or direct deposit. If you are an employee receiving a cheque and would like to receive direct deposit, please provide your payroll administrator with a void cheque from the bank account you would like credited. The change to ADP will improve the ability for your human resources team to process payroll, benefits and administrative information. Employee numbers will remain the same, ensuring a smooth transition from Ceridian to ADP. To register for the online ADP system, please talk to your payroll administrator or human resources representative.
Referral Bonus Help us fill Security Guard Vacancies and you could earn $300! G4S is pleased to introduce “The G4S Employee Referral Program” which provides a referral reward to current employees that assist the organization to recruit friends and acquaintances into G4S vacancies. The referring employee is eligible for the reward when any referred candidate is hired into an externally posted position. The reward will be paid when the referred candidate successfully passes their probationary period. Security Guard placements may results in a reward of up to $300! For more information on The G4S Employee Referral Program, including terms of conditions, please visit your local office or contact your Human Resource professional.
G4Su
A learning management system
Learn. Grow. Thrive. We call it “G4Su”. It’s your online gate way to a fulfilling career. Every G4S employee can log on and take advantage of over 1800 unique training programs. Visit www.myg4straining.com and login using the first initial of your first name paired with your full last name and the last four digits of your employee number (eg: jsmith4567). Password is naticu (all lowercase).
Employee Discounts: Staples
G4S has many partners in Canada that are pleased to offer G4S employees preferred pricing and corporate discounts! These discounts can be used by you and your family to save on items such as gas, new vehicle purchases, phone contracts, travel and insurance. In each new issue of G4S News, we will feature the details of an offered discount. For a complete list of discounts, or more information, please contact your local Human Resources representative. In this edition, we are proud to promote the G4S Employee Purchasing Program offered by Staples Canada. Take advantage of competitive online pricing for your home needs. Staples are now matching the online pricing of Amazon, eBay, etc. Here are the steps you need follow to place your order: 1. Go online to www.eway.ca 2. Enter the G4S Employee username: “g4semployee” and password “staples” 3. Provide your personal email address, home address, and personal credit card info If you have any questions related to your Staples order or how to use their system, please contact Staples Business Advantage Customer Care at: 1-877-272-2121 or email easyservice@staples.com
Raise funds for your charity and G4S will Match-It!
G4S Match-It! is a program developed to support G4S employees’ community service efforts and the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility commitment. The program focuses corporate charitable giving on local community projects and good causes that are clearly supported by G4S employees. The Match-It! program encourages G4S employees to become involved in their local community by matching the money they raise for a registered charity, up to $500! If you have raised funds for a charity in your community and would like to put through a Match-It! application, please contact your local human resources representative. Don’t forget to share photos of your charity initiative with us on Twitter by using @G4SCanada!
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