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Text reads, “Time Management; You won’t want to go back to your old process for banking overtime”.

Innovation | Nov 09, 2023

Banking overtime can be as simple as a few clicks - find out how

In our latest legislative roundup, we explored overtime banks – what they are and the legislation to which they're subject across Canada. What we learned is that banking overtime is the process by which an employee can receive time off as...

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Resources | Nov 06, 2023

The ins and outs of banking overtime in Canada

Have you heard about “time banks”, “banked time”, “banking overtime”, or “overtime banks”, but are uncertain on the specific...

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Culture | Nov 03, 2023

Half a million reasons to smile: we raised $500K for United Way

Payworks’ national United Way Workplace Campaign reached new heights and an incredibly significant milestone this year!...

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Resources | Nov 01, 2023

Streamline year-end processing with an interactive, 10-step checklist

Checklists are handy, and can help streamline any large project by breaking it down into manageable tasks. That’s why one of...

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Resources | Oct 13, 2023

Dig into the Québec Budget Plan: what’s in place, what’s coming soon

If you’re a Québec-based business or an organization with employees working in Québec, you may have already caught this past...

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Resources | Sep 22, 2023

Health & wellness biz: explore time-saving payroll & HR solutions

When your nine-to-five (and often beyond) is all about your clients’ health and wellness, it can be all-too-easy to let your...

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Innovation | Sep 20, 2023

Payroll professionals: empower yourself with analytics

Have you ever been intrigued by the story your organization’s data is telling you as you process the business’ payroll? From salaries and wages, to statutory and benefit deductions, there’s a lot to ponder… and you might be wondering what it all...

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Resources | Sep 18, 2023

Increasing employee retention and satisfaction with accurate, professional payroll

It seems like common sense that payroll accuracy would contribute to your team’s engagement and sense of security – hello,...

Text reads, “Hotels: Scheduling & paying your team can be simple (seriously!).

Resources | Sep 14, 2023

Hotels: ready to simplify scheduling and payroll? We’re here to help!

No matter what business you’re in, the first days of September often mark a change of pace. If you happen to be in charge of...

Text reads, “Alberta payroll compliance”.

Resources | Sep 05, 2023

Your guide to unique and tricky-to-navigate Alberta payroll legislation

Calling all Alberta-based businesses – or organizations with employees in Alberta! If you’re looking for straightforward and...

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Media | Jul 19, 2023

Watch: There’s peace of mind in being data-driven

You've got a hunch that absenteeism is higher than this time last year… or maybe a gut feeling that turnover in one particular department is outpacing the others. But how do you find out for sure? An easy-to-use, highly-configurable workforce...

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Resources | Jul 17, 2023

Navigating British Columbia payroll legislation? Let us help you!

If you’re a British Columbia (BC)-based business, or an organization with employees in BC, you likely have questions about a...

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Media | Jul 11, 2023

Watch: Enhance the way you manage time

Making sure you've got the right people in the right place at the right time, tracking their time, and ensuring they're paid...

Pay It Forward | Jul 08, 2023

Our Sales Team bands together to Pay it Forward to the CRF

One wonderful aspect of Payworks’ Pay it Forward (PIF) Day employee benefit is that our employees can choose to donate their...

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Media | Jul 06, 2023

Watch: Manage time off easily with Absence Management

Your team works hard - and they deserve every last one of their vacation days! But with staff coming and going, it can be...

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Innovation | Jun 28, 2023

Pronouns: what they are, why they matter, and how you can enter them into the Payworks system

Even if your AP English class days are long behind you, you’ve likely heard a lot about pronouns in recent years. Maybe...

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Resources | Jun 26, 2023

How to do it better: online payroll deduction calculator edition

Every time you process payroll, one of many factors to keep top of mind is payroll deductions. There are two categories of deductions: statutory deductions that are government-mandated, such as federal, provincial and territorial tax; Canadian...

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Wait… you heard what about us?! Busting five common myths about Payworks