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Resources | Mar 07, 2024

Daylight Savings Time and the payroll impact on overnight staff

Daylight Savings Time (DST): whether you love “falling back” into an extra hour of sleep, dread “springing forward” an hour early, or quite frankly don’t understand why we do it at all, DST is a reality with which most Canadians have to contend...

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Resources | Mar 04, 2024

Explained: Good Friday and Easter Monday stat holiday legislation

In Canada, not all employees are entitled to the same days off work – whether or not businesses are closed for a federal,...

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Innovation | Feb 29, 2024

FAQ: Do we have an integration with Intuit QuickBooks Online? Yes!

When we’re chatting with Canadian businesses across the country, one question we’re often asked is about the availability of...

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Media | Feb 24, 2024

Life at Payworks: Doing what you love

We get it – there are so many wonderful Canadian businesses where you can choose to build your career (many of which are...

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Resources | Feb 15, 2024

Not-for-profits: reclaim time with affordable payroll and HR support

We get it – if you’re helping to run the show at a not-for-profit organization, you’re likely getting pulled in a hundred...

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Media | Feb 09, 2024

Payworks selected as Deluxe Canada’s exclusive payroll conversion and referral partner

Payworks is thrilled to have been selected by Deluxe Canada as its exclusive Canadian payroll conversion and referral...

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Innovation | Feb 06, 2024

Answer those catch-all “Ask HR” questions easily & get strategic with Analytics

Today’s Human Resources professionals are tasked with keeping a pulse on the health and wellness of their organization, which can be achieved by exploring the nitty-gritty details of employment data and headcount demographics to help make decisive...

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Resources | Feb 01, 2024

Statutory holiday information for the Third Monday in February

If you’re a Canadian payroll practitioner or business owner, we’re sure you already know that it’s common for statutory...

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Innovation | Jan 30, 2024

We’ve got exciting news! Introducing… Managed Payroll Services

That’s right! You heard it here first. We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changer that will redefine the way you handle...

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Resources | Jan 29, 2024

Our top 10 ways we help Canadian businesses “cut the red tape”

This week, our friends and partners at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are hosting their annual Red...

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Resources | Jan 25, 2024

Talent acquisition in 2024: how businesses can rise to the challenge

When it comes to building a superstar team, there’s no such thing as hiring in a bubble! Best practices have to evolve to match the culture they’re being practiced within, and it’s an understatement to say that the “world of work” has changed a...

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Resources | Jan 22, 2024

What employers need to know about Manitoba payroll legislation – including important changes for 2024!

Paying employees accurately sounds like it should be a straightforward task… but complex legislation can make it trickier to...

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Media | Jan 19, 2024

Hot off the presses: download our FREE Security Best Practices E-Book

Today’s reality is that all companies – regardless of size or industry – should be aware of how social engineering,...

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Resources | Jan 12, 2024

Three year-end legislation changes to keep in mind heading into 2024

The New Year is here, which means your year-end payroll processing to-dos are ramping up. Flipping the calendar’s page also...

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Culture | Jan 09, 2024

Wellness and inclusion: the what, why and – most importantly - how

As one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, we’re committed to investing in our purpose of “doing right by people”...

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Resources | Jan 04, 2024

New Year: time to mark your calendar with the 2024 statutory holiday schedule

Staying on top of the upcoming statutory holiday schedule is important to ensure your organization is adhering to legislated...

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Resources | Dec 22, 2023

Let’s “count down” New Year’s Day & Day After New Year’s Day legislative requirements

A new year often inspires fresh starts and resolutions to make things better in the year ahead! And if you’re a payroll practitioner or business owner, it’s a great reminder to set yourself up now for success in the months to come. One way to tackle...

Four ways accountants and bookkeepers can turn client payroll and HR data into true business intelligence

How we partner with Tim Hortons to put smiles on faces all year long