ASP cares about the communities in which we operate. We have participated in numerous client charity events throughout our years of operation. This past September, ASP participated in ALS Canada Plane Pull to End ALS 2019 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Center Airport.

Pulling a plane is difficult, but it’s nothing compared to the weight that 3,000 Canadians and their families carry with them every day living with ALS. Participation and fundraising help to create a better reality and a brighter future for people living with ALS.

The turnout was phenomenal and assisted ALS Canada to set a record year for fundraising of over $170,000 in 2019.

We would like to thank Nieuport Aviation for inviting us to participate in this fantastic event!

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that ASP was one of the proud sponsors for the 12th Annual Runway Run at Toronto Pearson International Airport. It was another exciting day for ASP employees and management. On September 21, 2019, 2200 spirited runners participated in a 2k walk or 5k run on a runway that was closed for the special occasion.

The iconic event raised $100,000 for the benefit of the community, with the help and cooperation of participants, sponsors and employee volunteers. All the funds raised went to the Propeller Project. This is one of the prestigious fundraising events undertaken by the Toronto Pearson Airport. Since its inception, the Propeller Project has raised a million dollars. All the proceeds went to support local charities and community-building initiatives.

I am extremely proud to announce that this year, ASP sponsored all our employees who participated in this event. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Margaret Bauman, Farhana Farrukh, Zirjana Haxhiaj, Kuldip Singh, Jasdeep Hayer, Javone Rowe and Sherrie Storimans, for their participation in this event.

On the day of the event, 12 employees and 1 supervisor were deployed around the runway. The Primary Security Line (PSL) was extended between 0430-1400 hours. ASP Managers Garinder Grewal and Noman Butt were also present to oversee the event. Once again, ASP rallied behind GTAA to make this event a big success.

I am happy to announce two new additions to the ASP Accounting team in Burlington! In August, we welcomed Mary Clair Zillmer. Mary Clair’s primary responsibility is invoicing and receivables collections. Mary Clair joined us with a wealth of experience and has already made an impact.

We also welcomed Shelly Matthews, who just joined the team on December 2 and is already off to a strong start in learning about ASP and its culture. Shelly too will be primarily focussed on receivables and providing backup where necessary.

With the rapid growth of the business and to meet the needs of our customers, both Mary Clair and Shelly are being trained for treating the customers with respect. Shelly and Mary Clair are maintaining the ASP rapid response standard and fostering continued great relations.

They join Sherrie Storimans and Giselle Lopes in our continued efforts in being a first-class Accounting team.

Another year is quickly coming to an end and I would like to thank every employee for their continued daily efforts in providing our various services throughout Ontario and Alberta. We have enjoyed another successful year at ASP! Our success could not be achieved or sustained without your commitment to delivering quality customer service and security.

As we look forward to 2020, we are excited to announce that we will be opening our new ASP Employee Centre near Toronto Pearson International Airport. The ASP Employee Centre will be our primary location for recruitment, training and uniform distribution.

There will be a formal announcement in early January to communicate the location and the official opening date.

Employee engagement and support will be a key area of focus for the entire management team in 2020.

The senior management team attended an Employee Engagement Strategic Planning Retreat in October and identified several initiatives and opportunities to improve how we can support and engage with our employees. The management team throughout ASP is committed to continuing to improve the work environment for our employees at all work locations.

Finally, I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season. I hope that you are able to enjoy some quality time with family and friends.
Happy New Year!

Most companies will use social media to benefit their business and engage with employees. Social media can be used for business purposes, as well as personal use. At A.S.P, we have expectations not only for Corporate Office staff, but all employees to lead by example and to be cautious when it comes to posting business-related information on social media.
Below is a list of some basic advice we as a company adhere to in order to avoid common social media mistakes.

1. Understand the social network: Different social media platforms have different purposes. For example, it’s common to see more personal status updates on Facebook than LinkedIn. Before posting become familiar with the network by reading FAQs and quickly researching what is and is not acceptable.
2. Correct your own mistakes: When you make a factual error in a post (or an error in general), create an update and correct it. Deleting or editing the original post should come at your own discretion, depending on the situation.
3. Beware of potential security threats: Hackers can use social networks to distribute spam and malware. They can also launch phishing attempts. You should report suspicious activity, including questionable comments and friend requests.
4. Be careful when sharing information about yourself or others: Hackers can also use personal information to their advantage.
5. Don’t escalate the issues: Responding to other social media users, especially concerning a contentious subject, can result in a heated argument. To avoid such arguments, it may be best to avoid commenting if you feel you may spark conflict.
6. Think before posting: This is the golden social media rule. Not only should you check grammar and spelling but ensure there won’t be any negative effects of posting a status update. These include creating arguments and divulging sensitive information.
   Be cautious when posting anything related to the business on your personal social media accounts. As the social media landscape is constantly evolving, we encourage employees to think about new ways to use company accounts. If you have any ideas, please email them to Petra Nash (pnash@security-asp.com).

Thank you to all employees that are following our recommendations from the previous newsletter.

By checking your employee portal before the pay period ends, we have been able to reduce the number of adjustments required after payroll has been processed. Give yourselves a pat on the back!

In case you missed it from the last article, employees are advised to check their employee portal on InTime to ensure the proper worked hours are recorded. If there’s something different, please speak to your supervisor, manager or scheduling to get this updated. You can check your portal as often as you like.

No matter what your intentions are, it can be difficult to avoid sitting.

We sit during morning and evening commutes, while attending meetings and sending emails, and at home to relax or socialize. But even if your job keeps you tied to a desk most of the day, it’s important to keep moving—a sedentary lifestyle has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, poor circulation, loss of muscle and hypertension and other health risks. Even worse, people who sit the majority of each day are at increased risk even if they exercise in the evening!

But that all sounds a little bleak. Let’s stay motivated by focusing on the positive. You’ll see huge health benefits when consistent activity is part of your daily routine!

1. Exercise makes you less grouchy by releasing mood-enhancing endorphins into your bloodstream.
2. You boost your energy level all day long by sending more oxygen and nutrients to your muscle tissues and enhancing your cardiovascular endurance.
3. You sharpen your focus and improve your memory. Exercise sends more oxygen to your brain than sitting around. In turn, that oxygen boosts production of cells in the hippocampus, aiding your ability to retain information.
4. Lose weight by simply adding steps or activity minutes to your day. Frequent short walks are a great complement to a balanced diet and high-intensity workouts, which can be more sporadic.
   But that all sounds a little bleak. Let’s stay motivated by focusing on the positive. You’ll see huge health benefits when consistent activity is part of your daily routine!
5. Exercise reduces stress by increasing the amount of norepinephrine in your body, a chemical that helps moderate your brain’s response to stress and difficult situations. (It’s also a hard word to say three times fast.)

To put it simply, a code of conduct lets everyone know how we are all expected to behave. There are several reasons why we have a code of conduct, including:

• It encourages ethical behavior.
• It makes your work environment a better place to work.
• There can be long-term success for employees and the business.
• Shows customers and other companies you have integrity.

What’s included in a code of conduct? There are several different areas that are addressed in ASP’s code of conduct. Some of the most common elements are:

• Integrity—Integrity is how you react in any ethical situations, especially when it involves a customer.
• Teamwork—Including teamwork in what you do enables you to act and interact within a group and support your fellow colleagues.
• Respect—Everyone who interacts with you deserves to be treated with respect.
• Innovation—You always want to be improving your customer experience.
• Client focus—Ensure you know how you expect your customers to be treated.

Our reputation is an asset that reflects personally on every employee. Therefore, each Manager, Supervisor and employee has an obligation to protect our reputation and must abide by the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Everyone is expected to know, understand, and adhere to Company practices to protect the best interests of the Company and individuals within it. We expect you to respect the rights and feelings of others and demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism.

In conducting our daily business and striving to meet our goals we must ensure that we abide by the following principles: