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New year, new tools! As we step into 2026 with fresh goals, now’s the perfect time to catch up on the latest product updates designed to make workforce management simpler, faster, and more intuitive. Whether you’re managing a growing team on the go, running payroll, or navigating day-to-day operations, we’ve been working hard to build tools that support you and your people every step of the way.
Here’s a quick look at what we’ve recently rolled out (and what will help set you up for success in the year ahead).
In this post, we’ll cover:
- Payworks Self Service App enhancements for better mobile time management.
- A faster, more intuitive payroll processing experience.
- Refreshed navigation in Payworks Self Service.
- New Managed Payroll Services tiers for evolving teams.
- Year-end payroll enhancements that simplify reporting and remittance.
From smarter tools to streamlined workflows, 2025 delivered meaningful updates for Canadian businesses. Let’s dive into the product enhancements from the second half of last year…
Even more reasons to love the Payworks Self Service App
The Payworks Self Service App continues to evolve, with new features designed to simplify your team’s day-to-day tasks. What began as a convenient way to access pay and personal information has grown into a powerful mobile tool that gives employees greater control over their time and schedules, right in the palm of their hand!
With the latest updates, employees can:
- Submit hours worked with detailed time entry information like position, department, and earning type.
- Punch in and out of shifts and breaks with a tap, with the option to capture location at time of punch.
- View schedules and manage time off, including tracking pending requests and team schedules.
- Request open shifts or shift coverage, streamlining the process for both employees and managers.
- Stay informed with push notifications for available shifts and coverage requests.
Together, these enhancements give your team more flexibility and transparency, whether they’re working on-site, remotely, or anywhere in between. Encourage your employees to download the Payworks Self Service App to access their pay and time management tools faster and easier than ever.
Screenshot: A mobile phone displaying the Available Shifts functionality in the Payworks Self Service App.
Say hello to quicker, smoother payroll runs
Screenshot: a partial browser window displaying the Payroll Overview page in Payworks’ Payroll solution.
A clearer, more intuitive payroll experience arrived this past fall. The redesigned Payroll experience is simpler and more intuitive to use – helping payroll administrators run every payroll with confidence, regardless of experience level.
Whether you’re a small business owner juggling multiple responsibilities, an accountant or bookkeeper managing several clients, or overseeing complex payroll across multiple locations, this streamlined workflow is built to simplify processing and save you from clicking around.
A centralized hub keeps your key payroll tools in one place, while an intuitive process makes it easy to move from start to finish. Features like persistent pay group selection, built-in error warnings, and a clean interface help prevent mistakes, reduce training time, and speed up onboarding.
The result: a simplified, reliable payroll process that helps you complete every run with confidence.
A smarter, simpler way to navigate Self Service
Screenshot: A laptop and mobile phone, each displaying the home page of Payworks Self Service.
Another recent update is the refreshed navigation in the desktop version of Payworks Self Service, designed to help employees find what they need faster.
As your team’s secure, personal hub for managing work essentials anytime, anywhere, Self Service now features even clearer menu titles and better-organized sections. Everyday tasks like viewing pay statements, accessing tax forms, or requesting time off are easier and quicker to find.
Best of all, the updated navigation closely mirrors the Payworks Self Service App, creating a more seamless and consistent experience across desktop and mobile.
Just let it go… with new Managed Payroll Services tiers
Imagine offloading aspects of running payroll… or better yet, never having to run payroll again. Yep, it’s true: with two new Managed Payroll Services tiers, Payroll Assist and Payroll Complete, you can choose the level of payroll support that’s right for your business.
- Payroll Assist keeps you in control while our Canadian payroll experts step in to review runs, support compliance, and help during especially busy periods. It offers the perfect balance of hands-on control without shouldering every detail alone.
- Payroll Complete is a fully hands-off solution, where National Payroll Institute–trained professionals manage every detail – from custom calculations to proactive oversight. With every detail handled, you can redirect your focus fully to your people and your business.
No matter which option you choose, you’ll benefit from accurate, on-time paydays, expert guidance, and peace of mind knowing your payroll is in trusted hands.
Enhancements to simplify your year-end
Québec employers: Take the stress out of year-end with two new enhancements designed to save time, reduce errors, and help you file with confidence:
- RL-1 Info Summary Report: Access the key details you need to confidently complete your RL-1 summary before submitting to Revenu Québec.
- QPIP Discrepancy Warnings: Quickly identify QPIP shortages or overages, giving you time to resolve any differences before filing your tax forms.
Together, these enhancements help minimize risk, streamline compliance, and make year-end payroll smoother for businesses across Canada.
Ready for your best year yet?
As you plan for the year ahead, these updates are built to help you work smarter, reclaim your time, and feel confident in every payroll run. From empowering employees with intuitive mobile time tools to simplifying payroll workflows (or handing off payroll entirely!), Payworks gives you the flexibility and support you deserve to focus on what matters most.
Ready to see what the right tools and support can do for you? Book a demo to explore how Payworks can help set your business up for its best year yet: https://www.payworks.ca/landing-pages/campaigns/book-a-demo.
These articles are produced by Payworks as an information service. They are not intended to substitute professional legal, regulatory, tax, or financial advice. Readers must rely on their own advisors, as applicable, for such advice.
