--- title: theWorks - The official Payworks blog | HR Insights (4) description: "HR Insights | 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. (4)" --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/4#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/4#footer-en) [![Canada's $7.5 Billion Tariff Relief Package: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know — and How to Be Ready ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Blog%20header_Tariff_Comprehensive_Sept%202026.jpeg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/canadas-7.5-billion-tariff-relief-package-what-every-business-owner-needs-to-know-and-how-to-be-ready?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 23, 2026 ### [Canada's $7.5 Billion Tariff Relief Package: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know — and How to Be Ready](https://blog.payworks.ca/canadas-7.5-billion-tariff-relief-package-what-every-business-owner-needs-to-know-and-how-to-be-ready?hsLang=en-ca) Key takeaways The Government of Canada has built and is launching new programming in response to upcoming tariff increases.... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/driving-systemic-change-josh-bileski-payworks-first-ever-deib-strategy-and-implementation-lead?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/driving-systemic-change-josh-bileski-payworks-first-ever-deib-strategy-and-implementation-lead?hsLang=en-ca) [![10 individuals walking through an outdoor space with grass and trees. They all have their hands around one another. Text reads, “Watch! How we celebrated two decades of paying it forward”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October6-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-celebrated-two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 21, 2021 ### [How we celebrated two decades of paying it forward: $2.2 million in community support](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-celebrated-two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) Over the past year – our 20th! – Payworks was honoured to connect with community resources across Manitoba to offer $2.2... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-celebrated-two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-celebrated-two-decades-of-paying-it-forward-2.2-million-in-community-support?hsLang=en-ca) [![Two ladies looking at a computer screen. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/making-the-most-out-of-your-day?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/making-the-most-out-of-your-day?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Arcora: Understanding & navigating grief”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October10-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/understanding-and-navigating-grief?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 10, 2021 ### [Understanding and navigating grief](https://blog.payworks.ca/understanding-and-navigating-grief?hsLang=en-ca) By definition, grief is the internal feelings we have — like deep sadness and loneliness, feeling lost and not knowing what... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/understanding-and-navigating-grief?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/understanding-and-navigating-grief?hsLang=en-ca) [![Two indivduals holding a large cheque for $100,000 under a sign that says Pan Am Boxing. Text reads, “Supporting holistic health at Pan Am Place 2”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October4.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/supporting-holistic-health-at-pan-am-place-2-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 04, 2021 ### [Supporting holistic health at Pan Am Place 2 in recognition of our 20th anniversary](https://blog.payworks.ca/supporting-holistic-health-at-pan-am-place-2-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/supporting-holistic-health-at-pan-am-place-2-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/supporting-holistic-health-at-pan-am-place-2-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [![Two individuals holding a large cheque for $50,000. Text reads, “Introducing Payworks Education Award”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September28-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-education-award-provides-ongoing-access-to-education-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 28, 2021 ### [Payworks Education Award provides ongoing access to education in recognition of our 20th anniversary](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-education-award-provides-ongoing-access-to-education-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-education-award-provides-ongoing-access-to-education-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-education-award-provides-ongoing-access-to-education-in-recognition-of-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Honoured to support For Every Family with United Way Winnipeg”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September16.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/everyday-magic-20th-anniversary-support-for-united-way-winnipegs-for-every-family-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 16, 2021 ### [“Everyday magic”: 20th anniversary support for United Way Winnipeg’s For Every Family initiative](https://blog.payworks.ca/everyday-magic-20th-anniversary-support-for-united-way-winnipegs-for-every-family-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) 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... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/everyday-magic-20th-anniversary-support-for-united-way-winnipegs-for-every-family-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/everyday-magic-20th-anniversary-support-for-united-way-winnipegs-for-every-family-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “enjoy extra time in your day with small enhancements that will make a big impact”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September7.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-enhancements-to-applicant-tracking-pro-workflows-and-configurable-offer-letters?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 07, 2021 ### [New enhancements to Applicant Tracking Pro: workflows and configurable offer letters](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-enhancements-to-applicant-tracking-pro-workflows-and-configurable-offer-letters?hsLang=en-ca) Users of Applicant Tracking Pro will enjoy a few extra minutes in their workday thanks to a couple of simple enhancements... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-enhancements-to-applicant-tracking-pro-workflows-and-configurable-offer-letters?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-enhancements-to-applicant-tracking-pro-workflows-and-configurable-offer-letters?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads: "20 Years of Giving: Watch this video series". ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_September1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/watch-20-years-of-giving-payworks-leaders-on-paying-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca) [Media](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/media?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 01, 2021 ### [WATCH 20 Years of Giving: Payworks’ leaders on paying it forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/watch-20-years-of-giving-payworks-leaders-on-paying-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca) As Payworks’ 20th anniversary donation announcements begin drawing to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what the past two... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/watch-20-years-of-giving-payworks-leaders-on-paying-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/watch-20-years-of-giving-payworks-leaders-on-paying-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca) [![An individual wearing a mask with a vaccination sticker, holding their arms out in celebration. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/streamlining-access-to-community-support-win-gardner-place-receives-20th-anniversary-donation?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/streamlining-access-to-community-support-win-gardner-place-receives-20th-anniversary-donation?hsLang=en-ca) [![Payworks President & CEO JP Perron with Lorie English, Executive Director of the WCWRC. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/a-safe-place-to-call-home-20th-anniversary-support-for-the-wcwrcs-transitional-housing-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/a-safe-place-to-call-home-20th-anniversary-support-for-the-wcwrcs-transitional-housing-initiative?hsLang=en-ca) [![A woman with a headset sitting at a computer. Text reads, “welcome back employees (season or otherwise) in three easy steps”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_May4.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/rehiring-multiple-employees-in-three-easy-steps?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 27, 2021 ### [Rehiring multiple employees in three easy steps](https://blog.payworks.ca/rehiring-multiple-employees-in-three-easy-steps?hsLang=en-ca) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many businesses across Canada over the last year. It has resulted in many... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/rehiring-multiple-employees-in-three-easy-steps?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/rehiring-multiple-employees-in-three-easy-steps?hsLang=en-ca) [![A kid on a zip line. Text reads, “Celebrating diversity, inclusion and belonging with Camp Manitou”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_July23.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-with-camp-manitou-for-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 23, 2021 ### [Celebrating diversity, inclusion and belonging with Camp Manitou for our 20th anniversary](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-with-camp-manitou-for-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) In celebration of our 20th anniversary – and more specifically, two decades of community support – Payworks is honoured to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-with-camp-manitou-for-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-with-camp-manitou-for-our-20th-anniversary?hsLang=en-ca) [![An illustration of a woman at a desktop computer on a video call. Text reads “set yourself up for remote onboarding success with Payworks’ ESS”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_July5.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-time-and-build-connections-between-hiring-and-onboarding-with-employee-self-service?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 05, 2021 ### [Save time and build connections between hiring and onboarding with Employee Self Service](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-time-and-build-connections-between-hiring-and-onboarding-with-employee-self-service?hsLang=en-ca) Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-time-and-build-connections-between-hiring-and-onboarding-with-employee-self-service?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-time-and-build-connections-between-hiring-and-onboarding-with-employee-self-service?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Employee leaving the team? Tips for a smooth transition”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June23.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/tools-and-tips-for-managing-employee-departures-remote-hybrid-or-otherwise?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 28, 2021 ### [Tools and tips for managing employee departures – remote, hybrid or otherwise](https://blog.payworks.ca/tools-and-tips-for-managing-employee-departures-remote-hybrid-or-otherwise?hsLang=en-ca) Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/tools-and-tips-for-managing-employee-departures-remote-hybrid-or-otherwise?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/tools-and-tips-for-managing-employee-departures-remote-hybrid-or-otherwise?hsLang=en-ca) [![Four staff sitting in a couch area at an office. Text reads “honoured to receive: Spirit of Winnipeg Award”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June24.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-recognized-with-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-spirit-of-winnipeg-award?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 24, 2021 ### [Payworks recognized with Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Winnipeg Award](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-recognized-with-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-spirit-of-winnipeg-award?hsLang=en-ca) All across Canada, local businesses and community organizations have been innovating, rallying and strengthening connections... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-recognized-with-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-spirit-of-winnipeg-award?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/payworks-recognized-with-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-spirit-of-winnipeg-award?hsLang=en-ca) [![An illustration of three question marks; each has a person sitting on top on a laptop computer. Text reads “Top 5 questions to ask in a remote interview”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June7.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-key-questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-for-a-remote-position?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 09, 2021 ### [Five key questions to ask when interviewing for a remote position](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-key-questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-for-a-remote-position?hsLang=en-ca) 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... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-key-questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-for-a-remote-position?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-key-questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-for-a-remote-position?hsLang=en-ca) [Previous](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/3?hsLang=en-ca) [3](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/3?hsLang=en-ca) 4 [5](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/5?hsLang=en-ca) [Next](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hr-insights/page/5?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)? 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