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Innovation | Apr 20, 2021

Coming soon: Accessing multiple accounts with ease thanks to Single Sign-On

For business owners managing multiple locations or bookkeepers overseeing multiple businesses, using our suite of solutions and accessing the information you need across multiple accounts is about to become easier. We’re rolling out single sign-on...

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Innovation | Mar 09, 2021

New in Workforce Analytics: creating efficiencies with shared Bookmarks on Dashboards

A new feature within our Workforce Analytics platform makes it even easier to find the information needed to inform business...

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Culture | Mar 08, 2021

International women’s day: women in finance

Our people love numbers – and rightly so, as we help ensure that hundreds of thousands of hardworking Canadians are paid...

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Resources | Dec 31, 2020

There were over 300 payroll-impacting legislation changes this year – here’s how we can help

To say that 2020 was full of surprises would certainly be an understatement; in fact, there were over 300 payroll-impacting...

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Innovation | Dec 30, 2020

Never search your filing cabinet again - choose a digital download this year-end

Archiving and storing payroll and year-end reports can be a real pain - we get it. But believe it or not, you can skip the...

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Resources | Dec 03, 2020

Three T2200 basics to understand in the year of remote work

As you may have read in the recent Year-End edition of The Works Magazine, the Canadian Payroll Association and the...

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Resources | Oct 30, 2020

Think you’ve fallen for a phishing attempt? Here’s what to do next

Even with comprehensive training, frequent reminders and high vigilance, an ultra-sophisticated phishing attempt may slip past you or a member of your team in a moment of distraction. Many likely already know the sinking feeling of recognizing...

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Resources | Oct 22, 2020

Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security

When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to hundreds, if not thousands, of information systems to...

Resources | Oct 19, 2020

Keeping endpoint security on point

As your organization grows, so will the number of desktops, laptops, smartphones and servers connecting to your network....

Resources | Oct 15, 2020

Software updates: one of the simplest ways to protect your system

The challenge of keeping pace with technological evolution can feel daunting – there’s always a new and better version of...

Resources | Oct 10, 2020

Maintaining psychologically safe workplaces with remote teams

With a large portion of employees around Canada now instructed to work from home where possible, it’s a pivotal time to find balance in the upheaval, and maintain the psychologically safe workplace—where team members feel safe to take risks and be...

Product Spotlight: Payworks Workforce Analytics

Innovation | Oct 06, 2020

Asked and answered: Can you remove an employee status in Payworks Workforce Analytics?

Payworks Workforce Analytics frequently asked question: Can I remove an employee status in Workforce Analytics so they’re...

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Resources | Oct 02, 2020

Six ways to engage your employees in social engineering defense

Social engineering is an increasingly common tactic used by “bad guys” online to gain access to personal information or an...

3 ways to recognize the importance of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Resources | Oct 01, 2020

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – here’s why that matters now more than ever

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? As the leaves fall (or the snowflakes – this is Canada, after...

Celebrating 20 years of Doing Right by People.

Culture | Sep 20, 2020

Two decades of paying it forward: Payworks celebrates 20th anniversary with $2.2 million in community support

It’s been 20 years since Payworks’ founders officially set in motion a new venture that would modernize the way Canadian...

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Resources | Sep 09, 2020

The importance of recognition in a remote environment

Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our...

Resources | Jun 17, 2020

How to successfully work from home

While working from home isn’t out of the ordinary for some, never before have there been so many remote workers across Canada. With the spread of COVID-19 and the social distancing measures that have been put in place, several organizations have...

When it comes to great people, there’s always room for one more

A look back at a year of learning, reflection and celebration with our DEIB Team