--- title: theWorks - The official Payworks blog | Culture (2) description: "Culture | 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. (2)" --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/2#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/2#footer-en) [![2026 brought 24+ compliance changes. Is your payroll keeping up? ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Sizes-11.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 09, 2026 ### [2026 brought 24+ compliance changes. Is your payroll keeping up?](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Canadian employers are navigating more than two dozen compliance changes across provinces and territories in... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) [![Thanksgiving Statutory Holiday Rules for Canadian Businesses ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Thanksgiving_September16.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/thanksgiving-statutory-holiday-rules-for-canadian-businesses?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 07, 2026 ### [Thanksgiving Statutory Holiday Rules for Canadian Businesses](https://blog.payworks.ca/thanksgiving-statutory-holiday-rules-for-canadian-businesses?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October each year and is a federally-regulated statutory holiday.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/thanksgiving-statutory-holiday-rules-for-canadian-businesses?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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It’s the people with whom we spend our work hours – collaborating, laughing, sharing, and of course snacking – that make us proud by developing world-class solutions and providing exceptional customer service. Payworks is 100% Canadian owned and operated and a multi-year winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Manitoba’s Top Employer and Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers. Each one of us has had a role in cultivating and sustaining a workplace culture where we’re committed to taking care of each other, our customers, and our communities in the ways that matter most. [![Blanket Exercise: exploring past and present with Braving the Healing. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Blanket_February27.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/tears-are-medicine-our-blanket-exercise-with-braving-the-healing?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Feb 27, 2025 ### [“Tears are medicine” – our Blanket Exercise with Braving the Healing](https://blog.payworks.ca/tears-are-medicine-our-blanket-exercise-with-braving-the-healing?hsLang=en-ca) You joined the ancestors after receiving a smallpox blanket as a “gift.” You starved when you were forcibly removed from your traditional hunting grounds. You were stolen from your community, and were lost without the crucial bonds of family and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/tears-are-medicine-our-blanket-exercise-with-braving-the-healing?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/tears-are-medicine-our-blanket-exercise-with-braving-the-healing?hsLang=en-ca) [![From CFO to President: A conversation on leadership. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Leadership_February20.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-path-from-vp-of-finance-to-president?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Feb 20, 2025 ### [Leadership lessons: The path from VP of Finance to President](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-path-from-vp-of-finance-to-president?hsLang=en-ca) We wrapped up 2024 – a year of remarkable growth and change – by announcing Michael Penman as Payworks’ new President… so we... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-path-from-vp-of-finance-to-president?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-path-from-vp-of-finance-to-president?hsLang=en-ca) [![Two Payworks staff working on laptops in deep thought accompanied by text that reads, “Building today for tomorrow at Payworks through coding competitions”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Codeworks_February6.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/explore-experiment-evolve-what-coding-competitions-look-like-at-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Feb 06, 2025 ### [Explore, experiment & evolve: what coding competitions look like at Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/explore-experiment-evolve-what-coding-competitions-look-like-at-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) Ask any of the talented developers at top tech companies about their favourite part of the year, and you’re likely to hear... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/explore-experiment-evolve-what-coding-competitions-look-like-at-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/explore-experiment-evolve-what-coding-competitions-look-like-at-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [![A tradeshow booth set up, featuring a backdrop and 3 tables with giveaway items. Text reads, “coming soon to an industry event near you…”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_WhereToFindUs_January28.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/from-coast-to-coast-heres-where-to-find-us-this-year?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 28, 2025 ### [From coast to coast, here’s where to find us this year!](https://blog.payworks.ca/from-coast-to-coast-heres-where-to-find-us-this-year?hsLang=en-ca) In these early weeks of 2025, we’ve been excitedly planning our participation in some of the industry’s best tradeshows and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/from-coast-to-coast-heres-where-to-find-us-this-year?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/from-coast-to-coast-heres-where-to-find-us-this-year?hsLang=en-ca) [![A group photo of Payworks’ United Way committee with a large cheque accompanied by text that reads, “Celebrating the success of this year’s United Way Workplace Campaign”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October29-3.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/another-record-breaking-united-way-workplace-campaign-543k?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 29, 2024 ### [Another record-breaking United Way Workplace Campaign: $543K!](https://blog.payworks.ca/another-record-breaking-united-way-workplace-campaign-543k?hsLang=en-ca) Between our exclusive conversion and referral partnership with Deluxe Canada, all sorts of ongoing product enhancements to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/another-record-breaking-united-way-workplace-campaign-543k?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/another-record-breaking-united-way-workplace-campaign-543k?hsLang=en-ca) [![Five Payworks staff in a photobooth accompanied by text that reads, “attn: Head Office now open! Check out our new space”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October25-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/welcome-home-payworks-opens-new-winnipeg-head-office?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 25, 2024 ### [Welcome home: Payworks opens new Winnipeg Head Office](https://blog.payworks.ca/welcome-home-payworks-opens-new-winnipeg-head-office?hsLang=en-ca) Five years + 8.3 million kilograms of concrete + 75 kilometres of data cables + one basketball hoop + over 350 very excited... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/welcome-home-payworks-opens-new-winnipeg-head-office?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/welcome-home-payworks-opens-new-winnipeg-head-office?hsLang=en-ca) [![A woman and a man smiling at a board room table accompanied by text that reads, “Chief Technology Officer Maureen Kinnear talks all things leadership”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_BossDay_October16.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-best-advice-our-cto-received-and-still-shares-to-this-day?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 16, 2024 ### [Leadership lessons: The best advice our CTO received (and still shares to this day)](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-best-advice-our-cto-received-and-still-shares-to-this-day?hsLang=en-ca) Meet Maureen Kinnear! We’re thrilled to have recently welcomed her to Payworks as Chief Technology Officer, where she oversees Payworks’ talented Development, Product Management and Information Technology teams. Maureen brings over two decades of... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-best-advice-our-cto-received-and-still-shares-to-this-day?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/leadership-lessons-the-best-advice-our-cto-received-and-still-shares-to-this-day?hsLang=en-ca) [![Four Payworks staff at a tradeshow accompanied by text that reads, "your map to connection...where you can find our team from East to West!". ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_TradeshowRoundup.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-here-were-there-and-heres-where-to-spot-us-this-summer-and-beyond?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 27, 2024 ### [We’re here, we’re there… and here’s where to spot us this summer and beyond!](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-here-were-there-and-heres-where-to-spot-us-this-summer-and-beyond?hsLang=en-ca) Anyone who’s taken even the quickest of scrolls through our Instagram account knows that the people of Payworks are all... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-here-were-there-and-heres-where-to-spot-us-this-summer-and-beyond?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-here-were-there-and-heres-where-to-spot-us-this-summer-and-beyond?hsLang=en-ca) [![Seven individuals holding up a large cheque for $125,000 accompanied by text that reads, “international women’s day: meet the folks making things better”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_March8.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/international-womens-day-meet-the-folks-making-a-difference?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Mar 08, 2024 ### [International Women’s Day: Meet the folks making a difference](https://blog.payworks.ca/international-womens-day-meet-the-folks-making-a-difference?hsLang=en-ca) Happy International Women’s Day! Payworks Co-Founder Barb Gamey (who was recently recognized as one of Ace Burpee’s Top 100... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/wellness-and-inclusion-the-what-why-and-most-importantly-how?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/wellness-and-inclusion-the-what-why-and-most-importantly-how?hsLang=en-ca) [![A group of Payworks volunteers around a giant cheque for $500,000. Text reads, "Pay it Forward". ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November3.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/half-a-million-reasons-to-smile-we-raised-500k-for-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Nov 03, 2023 ### [Half a million reasons to smile: we raised $500K for United Way](https://blog.payworks.ca/half-a-million-reasons-to-smile-we-raised-500k-for-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) Payworks’ national United Way Workplace Campaign reached new heights and an incredibly significant milestone this year! We’re thrilled to announce that our employees from coast to coast donated an astounding total of $500,000. Photo: Payworks'... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/half-a-million-reasons-to-smile-we-raised-500k-for-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/half-a-million-reasons-to-smile-we-raised-500k-for-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Employee benefits: just one of the reasons to choose a career with us”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_EmployeeBenefits_July28.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-perks-just-one-reason-why-you-should-choose-to-work-here?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 28, 2023 ### [The Payworks perks: just one reason why you should choose to work here](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-perks-just-one-reason-why-you-should-choose-to-work-here?hsLang=en-ca) What makes for a great workplace community? Great question! Ultimately, the answer is: a work environment you genuinely want... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-perks-just-one-reason-why-you-should-choose-to-work-here?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-perks-just-one-reason-why-you-should-choose-to-work-here?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Hoop Dancing Workshop with the Aboriginal School of Dance”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_July20.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/exploring-balance-with-the-aboriginal-school-of-dance?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 20, 2023 ### [Exploring balance with the Aboriginal School of Dance](https://blog.payworks.ca/exploring-balance-with-the-aboriginal-school-of-dance?hsLang=en-ca) Last month, we were pleased to recognize National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) with both education and celebration for... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/exploring-balance-with-the-aboriginal-school-of-dance?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/exploring-balance-with-the-aboriginal-school-of-dance?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, "National Indigenous Peoples Day". ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_July21.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/winnipeg-indigenous-accord-where-weve-been-and-where-were-headed?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 21, 2023 ### [Winnipeg Indigenous Accord: Where we’ve been and where we’re headed](https://blog.payworks.ca/winnipeg-indigenous-accord-where-weve-been-and-where-were-headed?hsLang=en-ca) Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day: “a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/winnipeg-indigenous-accord-where-weve-been-and-where-were-headed?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/winnipeg-indigenous-accord-where-weve-been-and-where-were-headed?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Celebrating Indigenous cooking & culture with Chef Shawn Adler”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June9.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-indigenous-cooking-and-culture-with-chef-shawn-adler?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 09, 2023 ### [Celebrating Indigenous cooking and culture with Chef Shawn Adler](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-indigenous-cooking-and-culture-with-chef-shawn-adler?hsLang=en-ca) This June, we’re recognizing National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) all month long! We’ve got education and celebration on... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-indigenous-cooking-and-culture-with-chef-shawn-adler?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-indigenous-cooking-and-culture-with-chef-shawn-adler?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “New Partnership: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_March29.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/proud-to-be-a-canadian-centre-for-diversity-and-inclusion-employer-partner?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Mar 29, 2023 ### [Proud to be a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Employer Partner](https://blog.payworks.ca/proud-to-be-a-canadian-centre-for-diversity-and-inclusion-employer-partner?hsLang=en-ca) Whether through ongoing training, special workshops, opportunities for further education, or any of the other ways by which... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/proud-to-be-a-canadian-centre-for-diversity-and-inclusion-employer-partner?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/proud-to-be-a-canadian-centre-for-diversity-and-inclusion-employer-partner?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads: "Pay it Forward" ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_February18.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebration-2022-and-the-generosity-experienced-with-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Mar 07, 2023 ### [Celebration 2022 and the generosity experienced with United Way](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebration-2022-and-the-generosity-experienced-with-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) We felt all the feels on January 25, 2023, when United Way Winnipeg hosted their Celebration evening and invited our team to mark the occasion alongside them! It’s always so rewarding to learn more about United Way Winnipeg’s annual citywide... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebration-2022-and-the-generosity-experienced-with-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebration-2022-and-the-generosity-experienced-with-united-way?hsLang=en-ca) [Previous](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/1?hsLang=en-ca) [1](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/1?hsLang=en-ca) 2 [3](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/3?hsLang=en-ca) [Next](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture/page/3?hsLang=en-ca) ![ ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20Stock%20Photography/Cavan%20-%20Arlee.png) ## Seeing is believing! Curious what better Canadian workforce management looks like in action (and how much time you could reclaim in your day-to-day)? Book a pressure-free, get-to-know you demo today. [REQUEST A DEMO](https://www.payworks.ca/landing-pages/campaigns/book-a-demo)