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Innovation | Jul 27, 2021

Rehiring multiple employees in three easy steps

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many businesses across Canada over the last year. It has resulted in many employers experiencing cycles of laying off many employees and rehiring them as restrictions are adjusted and implemented in...

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Culture | Jul 23, 2021

Celebrating diversity, inclusion and belonging with Camp Manitou for our 20th anniversary

In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to...

Text reads, “Getting prepared to cautiously welcome back your team”.

Innovation | Jul 12, 2021

Leveraging tech to plan a safe, strategic return to work

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

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Innovation | Jul 05, 2021

Save time and build connections between hiring and onboarding with Employee Self Service

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

Text reads, “Employee leaving the team? Tips for a smooth transition”.

Innovation | Jun 28, 2021

Tools and tips for managing employee departures – remote, hybrid or otherwise

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

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Culture | Jun 24, 2021

Payworks recognized with Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Winnipeg Award

All across Canada, local businesses and community organizations have been innovating, rallying and strengthening connections...

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Resources | Jun 09, 2021

Five key questions to ask when interviewing for a remote position

Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our in-house HR experts to help leaders, fellow HR professionals and Canadian business owners navigate the many unique facets of...

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Innovation | Jun 02, 2021

How to support health and safety in the workplace while it’s more important than ever

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

Illustration of two individuals at desks on computers with speech bubbles above them. Text reads “Improve the efficiency of remote interviews with Applicant Tracking”.

Innovation | May 31, 2021

Ready to up your remote interview game? Streamline and save time with Applicant Tracking

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

An illustration of a paper tent desk calendar with an alarm clock beside it. Text reads “Employee time options that operate where your staff are”.

Innovation | May 26, 2021

Top employee time options for remote workers

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

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Innovation | May 19, 2021

Connecting your virtual team using Shared Calendar

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Culture | May 18, 2021

Supporting the life-sustaining mission of Lake Winnipeg Foundation

In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to...

Culture | May 05, 2021

Announcement: we're among Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2021

After a year of uncertainty and challenges for all Canadian businesses, we’re proud to announce that we’ve again been...

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Innovation | May 04, 2021

Coordinating calendars for your hiring process just got easier

We’re streamlining businesses’ recruitment efforts with new integrations to Applicant Tracking Pro. We know coordinating...

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Innovation | Apr 19, 2021

How to streamline the development – and evolution – of your HR policies

Policy development from scratch – it’s a comprehensive process that can involve many business stakeholders and take a lot of...

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Culture | Apr 16, 2021

Education as equalizer: support for UWinnipeg’s Opportunity Fund

Over 150 years ago, education reformer Horace Mann described education as “a great equalizer of the conditions of...

Patti Smith, President and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation with Payworks President & CEO JP Perron outside of the CancerCare Manitoba building in downtown Winnipeg. They’re holding a large cheque for $50,000 and are both wearing masks.

Culture | Apr 12, 2021

“More tomorrows together": 20th anniversary support for CancerCare Manitoba

In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to announce a series of donations to several highly-deserving and impactful Manitoba-based not-for-profit organizations, in...

Trina tells all: “What I’ve learned about leadership training”

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

Rehiring multiple employees in three easy steps

Celebrating diversity, inclusion and belonging with Camp Manitou for our 20th anniversary

Leveraging tech to plan a safe, strategic return to work

Save time and build connections between hiring and onboarding with Employee Self Service

Tools and tips for managing employee departures – remote, hybrid or otherwise

Payworks recognized with Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Winnipeg Award

Five key questions to ask when interviewing for a remote position

How to support health and safety in the workplace while it’s more important than ever

Ready to up your remote interview game? Streamline and save time with Applicant Tracking

Top employee time options for remote workers

Connecting your virtual team using Shared Calendar

Supporting the life-sustaining mission of Lake Winnipeg Foundation

Announcement: we're among Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2021

Coordinating calendars for your hiring process just got easier

How to streamline the development – and evolution – of your HR policies

Education as equalizer: support for UWinnipeg’s Opportunity Fund

“More tomorrows together": 20th anniversary support for CancerCare Manitoba

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