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Text reads, “Two quick reminders before the year-end filing deadline”.

Innovation | Jan 27, 2026

Wait! Before you authorize those year-end tax forms… two quick reminders

Originally published on February 1, 2021 Yes, it’s true – the year-end filing deadline is just around the corner. But if you’ve been diligently following your year-end checklist, you’ve likely got things well under control (maybe even more than you...

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Resources | Jan 27, 2026

Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security

This article was originally published October 22, 2020. When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to...

Customer Stories, Metropolitan Hospitality Management.

Innovation | Jan 26, 2026

Customer Story: How Managed Payroll Services helps MHM breathe easier

For over 35 years, Metropolitan Hospitality Management (MHM) has been “committed to sustainability and responsible tourism,”...

How often should you be paying your team? Explore the ins & outs of payroll frequency.

Resources | Jan 16, 2026

Payroll frequency made simple – a quick guide for Canadian businesses

When you’re starting up a business, one of the many decisions you’ll need to make is how often you’ll pay your staff....

Text reads, “Don’t forget to verify delivery addresses for year-end tax forms”.

Resources | Jan 13, 2026

Before year-end, verify your company's and employees’ delivery addresses

To ensure a smoother year-end experience, there's a simple task you can complete now to avoid a major headache later:...

Say “Yes, Chef!” to easier time entry (& more!) for restaurant staff.

Innovation | Jan 13, 2026

Restaurant staff retention: three ways our Self Service App can help

Summary: By simplifying time entry, scheduling and shift coverage, you can make your staff’s work life easier – which frees...

Text reads, “Don’t wait until it’s too late! Five helpful year-end payroll processing reminders”.

Resources | Jan 11, 2026

You only process tax forms once a year – here’s what you might be forgetting

If you’re responsible for payroll, we don’t have to tell you that it’s complicated. And while you might have a great rhythm for the day-to-day tasks that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, the end of the calendar year can throw a few...

A calendar with text that reads, “your “save the date” for the 2025 stat holiday schedule”.

Resources | Jan 02, 2026

Save the dates: here’s the 2026 statutory holiday schedule

As a handy resource for Canadian businesses, we’ve put together a list of the statutory holidays in 2026, accompanied by the...

Two women looking at a laptop accompanied by text that reads, “How to process a bonus run: a method you can bank on!”.

Innovation | Dec 15, 2025

A little “something extra”: how to process bonus payments

Previously, we shared an introductory overview of off-cycle payments (sometimes known as an “extra run” or “bonus run”) – a...

Legislative Update. Recall Pay in Nunavut.

Resources | Dec 15, 2025

Your Nunavut payroll questions, answered!

If you’re a Nunavut-based business, or if you have employees who live and work there, you’ve probably had territory-specific...

Text reads, “Important payroll processing & delivery dates for 2023 & 2024”.

Resources | Dec 09, 2025

Mark your calendar: important payroll processing and delivery dates for the next few weeks

We understand that the holiday season can be hectic between year-end and payroll preparation, staying on top of new legislation, and personal commitments. We’re here to help where we can – like with this at-a-glance reference chart that outlines the...