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Resources | Oct 10, 2024

Sweet Dreams are Made of Zzzs

Focus on various types of rest to improve your sleep and mental health Sleep and rest are in the spotlight as we gain a better understanding of how valuable they are for our overall health and well-being. Without proper rest throughout your waking...

“Remembrance Day: the stat holiday info your biz needs to know”.

Resources | Oct 09, 2024

Where is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Canada?

Whether or not Remembrance Day stat holiday legislation applies to your business depends on the province or territory in...

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Resources | Oct 07, 2024

Our Service story: How your evolution has inspired our own

Yep, it’s true: it’s been almost a quarter of a century since Payworks first opened our doors. Throughout that time, we’ve...

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Resources | Sep 20, 2024

Five reasons why we’re celebrating Canadian payroll pros this National Payroll Week

Every year, National Payroll Week reminds us to take time out of our busy schedules for proper recognition of the important...

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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...

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Media | Sep 07, 2024

Lights, camera, action for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation

What happens when the in-house video team is tasked with shelving their cameras and picking up a pen (or – let’s be real –...

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Resources | Aug 30, 2024

Updated provincial & territorial statutory holiday legislation for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)

In 2021, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established as a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally-regulated workplaces. Since the passing of Bill C-5 on September 30, 2021, other provincial and...

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Resources | Aug 26, 2024

Necessary info to pay New Brunswick staff accurately & on time

If you’re a business in New Brunswick (NB) or an organization with employees in the province, you’ve come to the right place...

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Pay It Forward | Aug 24, 2024

Rebounding stronger: Renovating for a brighter future in Winnipeg

Basketball courts are more than just a place to play a game. They’re community hubs where memories are made, friendships are...

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Resources | Aug 02, 2024

Detailed stat holiday info for Canadian businesses: Labour Day

While the way you spend your Labour Day – the last statutory holiday of the summer! – is up to you, adherance to the...

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Innovation | Jul 23, 2024

Helping preschools and childcare centres make payroll and staffing as easy as 1-2-3

From the moment you hear those little feet coming through the door to the last goodbye hug, caring for the youngest members of our community is go-go-go! You and your team give so much of yourselves to the hearts and minds of the kiddos and families...