--- title: theWorks - The official Payworks blog | Business Owner (18) description: "Business Owner | Payworks The Works Blog: Let us show you how we’re different. With the latest news and updates on Canadian payroll, HR, and workforce management, including informative articles, legislative updates, news, videos, and Payworks community initiatives. (18)" --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/business-owner/page/18#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/business-owner/page/18#footer-en) [![Canada's Work-Sharing Program: What It Requires from Your Payroll Setup ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/blogHeader_Tariff_WorkSharingWRRP_2026_555122498.jpeg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/canadas-work-sharing-program-what-it-requires-from-your-payroll-setup?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 29, 2026 ### [Canada's Work-Sharing Program: What It Requires from Your Payroll Setup](https://blog.payworks.ca/canadas-work-sharing-program-what-it-requires-from-your-payroll-setup?hsLang=en-ca) Key takeaways EI Work-Sharing allows Canadian employers to reduce employee hours instead of laying people off, with... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/canadas-work-sharing-program-what-it-requires-from-your-payroll-setup?hsLang=en-ca) [![Time's Up on the Clock Change: Your Province-by-Province DST Guide for 2026 ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Sizes-17-2.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/times-up-on-the-clock-change-your-province-by-province-dst-guide-for-2026?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 28, 2026 ### [Time's Up on the Clock Change: Your Province-by-Province DST Guide for 2026](https://blog.payworks.ca/times-up-on-the-clock-change-your-province-by-province-dst-guide-for-2026?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Canada's approach to daylight saving time has shifted significantly in 2026. British Columbia, Alberta,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/times-up-on-the-clock-change-your-province-by-province-dst-guide-for-2026?hsLang=en-ca) ![Payworks gradient circle logo.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/inTheLoop-ring-150px.png) Since 2001, Payworks has been proudly Canadian. Committed to developing world-class products and a workplace culture focused on Doing Right by People. Welcome to our blog - let us show you how we're different! 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Social engineering is a form of fraud, which aims to exploit our natural desire to please... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-ways-to-engage-your-employees-in-social-engineering-defense?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-ways-to-engage-your-employees-in-social-engineering-defense?hsLang=en-ca) [![3 ways to recognize the importance of Cyber Security Awareness Month. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October1_2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month-heres-why-that-matters-now-more-than-ever?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 01, 2020 ### [October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – here’s why that matters now more than ever](https://blog.payworks.ca/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month-heres-why-that-matters-now-more-than-ever?hsLang=en-ca) Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? As the leaves fall (or the snowflakes – this is Canada, after... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month-heres-why-that-matters-now-more-than-ever?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month-heres-why-that-matters-now-more-than-ever?hsLang=en-ca) [![Two employees sitting at an office desk separated by a Plexiglas partition. They are looking at a video call with four people on the computer screen. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/effective-engaging-onboarding-in-a-remote-setting?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/effective-engaging-onboarding-in-a-remote-setting?hsLang=en-ca) [![Payworks Supports the Rainbow Resource Centre in Delivering a Virtual Camp Experience. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September28.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-supports-the-rainbow-resource-centre-in-delivering-a-virtual-camp-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 29, 2020 ### [Payworks supports the Rainbow Resource Centre in delivering a virtual camp experience](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-supports-the-rainbow-resource-centre-in-delivering-a-virtual-camp-experience?hsLang=en-ca) In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-supports-the-rainbow-resource-centre-in-delivering-a-virtual-camp-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-supports-the-rainbow-resource-centre-in-delivering-a-virtual-camp-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [![A woman waving goodbye to her computer. Text reads, “how to virtually manage employee departures”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Sept23.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/optimizing-the-employee-departure-process-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 23, 2020 ### [Optimizing the employee departure process in a remote environment](https://blog.payworks.ca/optimizing-the-employee-departure-process-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/optimizing-the-employee-departure-process-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/optimizing-the-employee-departure-process-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) [![Face Clock-1](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Face%20Clock-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/facial-recognition-clocks?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 22, 2020 ### [Product Spotlight: Facial recognition clocks](https://blog.payworks.ca/facial-recognition-clocks?hsLang=en-ca) Payworks has introduced a new clock option for clients using the Time Management solution. The uFace800 is a facial... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/facial-recognition-clocks?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/facial-recognition-clocks?hsLang=en-ca) [![Celebrating 20 years of Doing Right by People. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September20-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-payworks-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 20, 2020 ### [Two decades of paying it forward: Payworks celebrates 20th anniversary with $2.2 million in community support](https://blog.payworks.ca/two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-payworks-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) It’s been 20 years since Payworks’ founders officially set in motion a new venture that would modernize the way Canadian businesses administered their payroll. The flexibility allowed by technology developed and supported in-house and the dedication... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-payworks-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-payworks-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [![A woman sitting on her couch with her dog looking at a phone. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leveraging-connection-collaboration-and-creativity-in-team-building?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leveraging-connection-collaboration-and-creativity-in-team-building?hsLang=en-ca) [![Legislative Updates. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September14_2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-3-tips-to-ensure-your-business-complies-with-hr-employment-laws?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 14, 2020 ### [Top 3 tips to ensure your business complies with HR & employment laws](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-3-tips-to-ensure-your-business-complies-with-hr-employment-laws?hsLang=en-ca) When you own a business, time often feels like it's in short supply. From growing and supporting your client base to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-3-tips-to-ensure-your-business-complies-with-hr-employment-laws?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-3-tips-to-ensure-your-business-complies-with-hr-employment-laws?hsLang=en-ca) [![A man sitting at a desk holding a tablet which has a video call displayed on it. Text reads “Insights on virtual interviews”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Sept2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-to-leverage-remote-interviewing-to-grow-your-team?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 02, 2020 ### [How to leverage remote interviewing to grow your team](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-to-leverage-remote-interviewing-to-grow-your-team?hsLang=en-ca) Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our... 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Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our in-house HR experts to help leaders, fellow HR professionals and Canadian business owners navigate the many unique facets of... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/strengthening-leadership-skills-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/strengthening-leadership-skills-in-a-remote-environment?hsLang=en-ca) [![Five ways to start creating a more inclusive workplace. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June18.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-ways-to-start-creating-a-more-inclusive-workplace?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 18, 2020 ### [Five ways to start creating a more inclusive workplace](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-ways-to-start-creating-a-more-inclusive-workplace?hsLang=en-ca) Regardless of industry, size or location, all organizations benefit from a diverse workforce. Not only is it ethically right... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/building-a-more-inclusive-equitable-future-truth-reconciliation-commission-call-to-action-92?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/building-a-more-inclusive-equitable-future-truth-reconciliation-commission-call-to-action-92?hsLang=en-ca) [![Find everything you need on the Payworks Home Screen. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_HomeScreen.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/searching-for-timely-payroll-and-hr-info-payworks-home-screen-has-everything-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | May 28, 2020 ### [Searching for timely payroll and HR info? Payworks' Home Screen has everything you need](https://blog.payworks.ca/searching-for-timely-payroll-and-hr-info-payworks-home-screen-has-everything-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) Since the beginning of March, we’ve been working hard to provide the most up-to-date information we can to you, our clients,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/searching-for-timely-payroll-and-hr-info-payworks-home-screen-has-everything-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/searching-for-timely-payroll-and-hr-info-payworks-home-screen-has-everything-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [![Payworks Help Centre. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_HelpCentre-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-payworks-help-centre-is-providing-convenient-and-easy-access-to-info-and-resources-during-covid-19?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | May 25, 2020 ### [How Payworks' Help Centre is providing convenient and easy access to info and resources during COVID-19](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-payworks-help-centre-is-providing-convenient-and-easy-access-to-info-and-resources-during-covid-19?hsLang=en-ca) Payworks has a Help Centre for all things COVID-19 related, including a library of COVID-19 related articles and FAQs,... 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