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Resources | Apr 09, 2024

HR Head to Head: Recruiting a “unicorn” employee versus cultivating your own

By definition, a unicorn is a mythological and rare animal, most often appearing in tales of magic, enchantment, and glamour. In the Human Resources field, the definition of “unicorn” doesn’t stray too far from the fables: a highly-desirable...

Resources | Apr 08, 2024

Questions about Québec payroll legislation? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re a Québec-based business, or an organization with employees in Québec, you likely have questions about a few...

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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...

Innovation | Mar 20, 2024

Partner Story: How we’ve helped Elevate HR Solutions grow 50% year over year

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Gina Roberts always knew that she wanted to go into business for herself. Fast...

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Resources | Mar 11, 2024

NL paid holidays explained: St. Patrick’s Day & St. George’s Day

The topics of statutory or public holidays often top the list of questions frequently asked of our in-house experts. That’s...

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Resources | Mar 07, 2024

Daylight Savings Time and the payroll impact on overnight staff

Daylight Savings Time (DST): whether you love “falling back” into an extra hour of sleep, dread “springing forward” an hour...

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Resources | Mar 04, 2024

Explained: Good Friday and Easter Monday stat holiday legislation

In Canada, not all employees are entitled to the same days off work – whether or not businesses are closed for a federal, provincial, or territorial statutory (stat) holiday depends on the jurisdiction in which they’re located. Navigating stat...

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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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Media | Feb 09, 2024

Payworks selected as Deluxe Canada’s exclusive payroll conversion and referral partner

Payworks is thrilled to have been selected by Deluxe Canada as its exclusive Canadian payroll conversion and referral...

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Innovation | Feb 06, 2024

Answer those catch-all “Ask HR” questions easily & get strategic with Analytics

Today’s Human Resources professionals are tasked with keeping a pulse on the health and wellness of their organization,...

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Resources | Feb 01, 2024

Statutory holiday information for the Third Monday in February

If you’re a Canadian payroll practitioner or business owner, we’re sure you already know that it’s common for statutory holiday legislation to differ between provinces and territories – as well as between federally-regulated or industry-specific...

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Innovation | Jan 30, 2024

We’ve got exciting news! Introducing… Managed Payroll Services

That’s right! You heard it here first. We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changer that will redefine the way you handle...

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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...

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Resources | Jan 25, 2024

Talent acquisition in 2024: how businesses can rise to the challenge

When it comes to building a superstar team, there’s no such thing as hiring in a bubble! Best practices have to evolve to...

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Resources | Jan 22, 2024

What employers need to know about Manitoba payroll legislation – including important changes for 2024!

Paying employees accurately sounds like it should be a straightforward task… but complex legislation can make it trickier to...

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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,...

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Resources | Jan 12, 2024

Three year-end legislation changes to keep in mind heading into 2024

The New Year is here, which means your year-end payroll processing to-dos are ramping up. Flipping the calendar’s page also brings new legislation to wrap your head around, and it’s best not to put that off – some of these changes have an impact on...

Mastering garnishments: what every Canadian employer needs to know

How we celebrated National Ice Cream Day while giving back to our community