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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...

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. Year-end 2025 legislative updates - are you ready?

Resources | Dec 02, 2025

Year-end legislation changes roundup: what employers need to know

To help you stay compliant and well-prepared as we head into the 2025 year-end payroll processing season, we’re highlighting...

Essential tech reads, handpicked by Payworks pros.

Resources | Aug 09, 2025

Ten top tech books, as recommended by our industry experts

If you’re like our team and always on the lookout for the next great read, look no further! We asked a passionate group of...

Get to know Michael – the newest leader in our talented Development crew.

Culture | Jul 14, 2025

Meet Michael, our new Director of Development

Today’s fun fact: did you know that almost one in every five Payworks employees is part of our talented Development team?!...

Our new email login is here – and we’re loving it!

Innovation | Jun 24, 2025

How we use it & why you’ll love it: multi-account sign-on

This past year, we rolled out a new email login method along with expanded authentication options—all designed to make...

Accountants and bookkeepers: securely toggle between accounts with email login.

Innovation | Jun 17, 2025

Built for accountants and bookkeepers: simpler access with email login

An uninterrupted day when you can focus on a single client’s business: the dream, yes? But not too often the reality! Multi-tasking is the name of your game, so anything that makes jumping between tasks more efficient is sure to make a big impact....

Supporting Canada’s first 2SLGBTQ+ campus: Place of Pride.

Media | May 22, 2025

Why we’re supporting Place of Pride (and how you can too!)

Imagine spending your whole adult life enduring relentless physical, social, and economic risk just to live as your...

Our experts dive into what makes a safe, positive workplace community.

Resources | May 06, 2025

The impacts of workplace community & culture on mental health

Be honest: do you feel like you bring your authentic, whole self to work? If not, you’re not alone… but the Canadian Mental...

An individual holding a maple leaf accompanied by text that reads, "just like you, we're a Canadian business and proud of it".

Culture | Mar 13, 2025

Proudly Canadian — built, serviced, and giving back right here at home.

With over 600 employees all across this great country, we understand what it takes to build and grow a business and find,...

VP of HR holding the Manitoba Top Employer’s award accompanied by text that reads, “Honoured to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers”.

Media | Mar 11, 2025

Big feels from our team celebrating 5 years as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!

Today’s word of the day: quinquennium! Beyond being fun to say out loud (seriously, try it), it refers to a five-year period of time... and is the perfect description of a recent Payworks milestone. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a 100%...

From CFO to President: A conversation on leadership.

Culture | Feb 20, 2025

Leadership lessons: The path from VP of Finance to President

We wrapped up 2024 – a year of remarkable growth and change – by announcing Michael Penman as Payworks’ new President… so we...

A woman sitting at a laptop computer accompanied by text that reads, “This National Bookkeeping Week, uncover the “ROI” of DEIB”.

Resources | Jan 22, 2025

Bookkeepers, here’s the ROI – that’s “Return on Intangibles” – of DEIB

As a term that’s spent increasing time in the spotlight over the past few years, “DEIB” (short for “Diversity, Equity,...

A crowded desk, full of papers, a mug and technology accompanied by text that reads, “4 ways we’re building strong partnerships with bookkeepers like you”.

Resources | Jan 20, 2025

The power of partnership: calling all bookkeepers!

Know of a thriving business? There’s a good chance a bookkeeper like you is working behind the scenes and playing a vital...

A Payworks staff wearing a t-shirt that says Pay it Forward accompanied by text that reads, “How our solutions can help you make a difference in your community”.

Innovation | Jan 02, 2025

Corporate social responsibility: why it matters and how we can help

All across the country, Canadians are working hard to “be the change” – whether it’s through donations or volunteering to...

A man looking at a computer with papers in his hand accompanied by text that reads, “Heads up: New T4/T4A & RL-1 boxes for 2024”.

Resources | Dec 09, 2024

Heads up: new T4 and RL-1 boxes for 2024

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec (RQ) have introduced new T4 and RL-1 boxes for 2024 year-end reporting...

A laptop showing an extra run being processed through Payworks accompanied by text that reads, “your guide to processing an off-cycle payment.

Innovation | Dec 04, 2024

A little “something extra”: when to process an off-cycle payment

There’s a spike in businesses processing off-cycle payroll runs at this time of the year – for plenty of reasons. It could be the discovery of necessary year-to-date (YTD) adjustments through year-end processing tasks (requiring an extra payroll run...

Payroll frequency made simple – a quick guide for Canadian businesses

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