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Our experts dive into what makes a safe, positive workplace community.

Resources | May 06, 2025

The impacts of workplace community & culture on mental health

Be honest: do you feel like you bring your authentic, whole self to work? If not, you’re not alone… but the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) would challenge you to embrace the value of getting vulnerable! As they say: “We open the door to...

Two Payworks staff in matching orange t-shirts packing food into clear plastic bags accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Apr 29, 2025

Filling our cups by feeding the community

Every year, Payworks employees receive two paid days off to volunteer with a community organization that’s meaningful to...

Payworks celebrates 10 years of Pay it Forward and 6600 hours.

Pay It Forward | Apr 28, 2025

Celebrating Global Pay it Forward Day with 6,600+ volunteer hours!

What’s the culture at Payworks all about? Simply put, we’re team players. In neighbourhoods all across Canada, we’re here to...

Breaking down the ins and outs of ROEs (so you don’t have to!)

Resources | Apr 23, 2025

The ABCs of ROEs: what, when, why… and how we can help

When you’re running a small business, every member of your superstar crew plays a vital role in keeping the metaphorical...

Payworks’ Help Centre: Convenient access to resources for you and your crew!

Innovation | Apr 15, 2025

Our Help Centre: 24/7 support for you (and your crew)

You’ve probably heard of (or experienced!) the world-class support that Payworks clients enjoy through our dedicated,...

Your consolidated roundup of stat pay calculations (and how we can help!).

Resources | Apr 14, 2025

How do I calculate stat holiday pay? Asked and answered!

“Stat pay” goes by many names in the payroll world! And whether it’s referred to in your jurisdiction as statutory holiday...

What do mythical creatures and employee wellness have in common? Read on!

Resources | Apr 09, 2025

Focus on employee wellness to experience the magic of a healthy workplace

Unicorns may be fantastical creatures—often depicted alongside sparkly rainbows and a flock of fairies in our favourite tales—but did you know they exist in the workplace too? Okay, maybe not in the flying horse sense. More in the form of...

Rebecca Hetzel sitting on a couch accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Culture | Mar 26, 2025

Why our 2024 United Way Winnipeg SCA would “do it again in a heartbeat”

After mooooonths of winter, let’s be real: a fresh change of pace sounds pretty great right about now, doesn’t it? OK, now...

A cozy atmosphere setup with candles, blankets and chairs accompanied by text that reads, “Looking for inspo on how to refresh and recharge?”.

Culture | Mar 21, 2025

Wellness Weeks: the ultimate reset

When notifications are dinging, your checklist is getting longer, and “inbox zero” feels more and more out of reach, it’s...

An individual holding a maple leaf accompanied by text that reads, "just like you, we're a Canadian business and proud of it".

Culture | Mar 13, 2025

Proud to be the largest 100% Canadian owned and operated workforce management solutions provider

With over 600 employees all across this great country, we understand what it takes to build and grow a business and find,...

VP of HR holding the Manitoba Top Employer’s award accompanied by text that reads, “Honoured to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers”.

Media | Mar 11, 2025

Big feels from our team celebrating 5 years as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!

Today’s word of the day: quinquennium! Beyond being fun to say out loud (seriously, try it), it refers to a five-year period of time... and is the perfect description of a recent Payworks milestone. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a 100%...