b'Testing out a new COVID rapid screening systemCAM pushes forThis past August, 12 companies came together in a unique consor-tium led by the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) to develop and vaccines for drivers implement a rapid screening system for COVID-19. The CDL In January Nancy Irvine, president of the CanadianRapid Screening Consortiums goal is to provide a screening Association of Movers (CAM), reached out to the chiefsystem that would be available to all. MDA, a Canadian aerospace medical officers in each province asking them to givecompany, has taken a leadership role in the initiative.moving industry workers access to Stage 2 vaccines.The privately led, not-for-profit initiative is working to establish These workers, she noted, are similar to other frontlinea rapid antigen screening system and operational implementation workers such as grocery store employees and police offi- strategy to be delivered first to Canada, then the world. More cers, and are deemed essential service providers. than 350,000 employees from all walks of life across Canada Our industry has been lucky so far, but by the natureare involved in the project. MDA began hosting a 10-week pilot of their tasks, close contact between movers andscreening program at its Brampton facility in February. Employees families, and opportunities to spread the virus locallyworking onsite could volunteer to be screened twice per week for and over wide areas during transit, are inevitable,the duration of the pilot. Irvine explained.The objective is to screen large populations and identify people The provinces have responded favourably to herwho may be contagious, but dont have symptoms. They will then outreach to date and agreed to consider CAMsbe directed to formal diagnostic testing through the public health-request. For updates, email admin@mover.net. care system. The anonymous data collected would be used to assess the efficiency and efficacy of the screening solution. Ultim-ately, the goal is to finalize a proven screening system and make it available globally. Corporate Stays launchesMcWilliams launchesthree assistance programs new relo websiteIn order to ease the financial impact of COVID-19, CorporateMcWilliams Moving & Storage launched Stays has introduced three useful assistance programs for its guests.themovingmall.com, a DIY, self-managed relocation site designed for the global employee who can now work Its Quarantine With Us program provides a 20 per cent discountfrom anywhere across the world. for guests who have to quarantine for 14 days, while a Stay Now, Pay Later program offers easy and affordable payment options,The new site provides a range of services and acts as a including a monthly fixed payment plan that allows guests to payone-stop shopping portal for every stage of relocation. It for their stay over time. No upfront payment is required, and addi- includes links to professional supplies, an explanation of tional interest rates will not be added to the bill. For those gueststhe moving process and a COD-RFP form to compare looking for a long-term apartment, there is the Book Your Stay, Get 1movers, as well as an extensive relocation to-do list. There Month Free promotion, available for six months or plus bookings. is also information and tips on avoiding scammers. Plus Relocation winsTrusted Partner statusIn a year marked by unprecedented challenges, Plus Relocation cemented itself as a trusted relocation management partner in theDiamond Club Producermobility industry. The company recorded a 9.71 average score (out of 10) and 94.1 percent net satisfaction rating on the question of trust in the 19th annual Relocation Managers Survey from Trippel Survey & Research, LLC. Both of these were ahead of the industry average score of 9.23 and average satisfaction rating of 79.3 per cent. This has been a year like no other, and thats made the relationship between relocation905-841-0000provider and client more important than ever, Plus CEO Susan Benevides said.ISO 9001lindrealty.caRegistered Service with professionalismPlus also received the highest average score and net satisfaction rating in the categories of data security and cultural fit. It was alsoThe Lind Realty Team Inc., Brokerage For all your GTA referralsamong the industry leaders for reporting and overall satisfaction. 15105 Yonge Street, #100, Aurora, ONL4G 1M3 Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, CanadaSpring 2021PERSPECTIVES11'