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Pay It Forward | Apr 07, 2026

Another record-breaking year of Paying it Forward together

It’s been over 10 years since Payworks first conceptualized the Pay it Forward (PIF) program – which entitles all employees to two paid days off each year to volunteer at an organization about which they’re passionate. In that time, we’ve baked...

Compliance, critical thinking and coffee: the three functional fuels of an Assistant Controller.

Culture | Apr 03, 2026

Women in finance: Meet Jennie Nazimov, Assistant Controller

Analyzing account records, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciling and consolidating financial data, contributing...

We can’t wait to meet you (at events from coast to coast)!

Resources | Apr 01, 2026

Growing connections: our Spring 2026 tradeshow lineup

Whether you’re in charge of paying one employee or thousands, choosing the right payroll partner can make all the difference...

Dues and membership fees – what Canadian businesses should know

Resources | Mar 27, 2026

What do Canadian businesses need to know about dues and membership fees?

As a Canadian business owner, it’s important for you to have a good understanding of all things “dues” – whether they’re...

Pay It Forward | Mar 20, 2026

How we celebrated the holidays by paying it forward

While you’re likely dreaming of a beautiful Canadian summer ahead, let’s face it: depending on where you are in Canada, the...

Resources | Mar 17, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I select a payroll system for my Canadian business?

Starting a new business in Canada? Payworks’ five-part “Payroll in Canada” series is here to guide you through each step of...

Simplify payroll: QuickBooks Online integration made easy!

Resources | Mar 13, 2026

Why your hospitality biz needs our no-cost QBO payroll integration now

Between managing seasonal staff, juggling peak times and handling multiple locations, it’s true what they say about working in hospitality: “Every second counts!” So anytime you spot a chance to recover precious seconds in your day, you’ve gotta...

Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process.

Resources | Mar 10, 2026

I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?

Ahhhh, March. The year-end period is over, T4s and RL-1s are filed, and you can finally relax. You’re all ready to pour...

Accountants & bookkeepers: busy season blues? We can help.

Innovation | Mar 05, 2026

Three ways we help accountants and bookkeepers beat the busy season blues

Late nights, skipped lunches… we get it: this time of year isn’t called “busy season” for nothing. But did you know you...

Simple, affordable HR for even the smallest teams.

Innovation | Mar 03, 2026

Three ways Canadian small businesses can get “HR organized”

Your team is small but mighty! So it should be easy enough to manage them, right? Unfortunately, when you’re a small...

Absence Management + Self Service: the dynamic duo for managing time off.

Resources | Feb 27, 2026

Asked and answered: how to manage employee time off requests with ease

‘Tis the ski-son for winter vacation requests… which we know can cause a lot of winterruptions to your team’s day-to-day operations! While we can’t blame anyone for wanting to temporarily escape the subzero temperatures, having a system in place to...