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Innovation | Sep 18, 2024

Payroll professionals: stay audit-ready with these 7 internal controls

Payroll is a mission-critical component of running any business, with the responsibility of payroll professionals extending far beyond ensuring accurate and timely payment to staff. Payroll pros like you play a pivotal role in supporting workforce...

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Resources | Jul 12, 2024

“Payroll tax” provincial legislation details: the rates, exemptions, & how to make it all a breeze

Did the term “payroll tax” give you a bit of a jolt? Fair enough; after all, it’s not a remittance common across all...

Media | Jul 11, 2024

Partner Story: Why Enkel aligned with us to support their growth vision

In the ever-evolving financial services landscape, Enkel stands out as a steadfast guide for businesses and nonprofits...

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Culture | Jun 27, 2024

We’re here, we’re there… and here’s where to spot us this summer and beyond!

Anyone who’s taken even the quickest of scrolls through our Instagram account knows that the people of Payworks are all...

Resources | Jun 03, 2024

Navigating Newfoundland & Labrador payroll legislation? We can help!

You likely have a great rhythm in place for paying your employees accurately and on time, but you’re also likely no stranger...

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Innovation | May 01, 2024

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

For Canadian accountants like you, learning is continuous, and this season provides a great opportunity to refocus and level...

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Innovation | Apr 23, 2024

Tracking employee time doesn’t have to be complicated – we promise!

How can you track employee time? The options are seemingly endless, but some are much more efficient than others… especially when it comes to your team’s unique requirements. When you have staff members who start at different times or a mobile team...

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Resources | Mar 25, 2024

What you need to know for tax filing season: updates to Form T2200

In January 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updated Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment, for the 2023...

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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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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...

“New E-Book! Security Best Practices: curated insights from our in-house experts”.

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, phishing, and cyberattacks could affect their business. After all, we rely on digital communications more than ever to stay connected...