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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 Payworks technology executives for their ideas, and most couldn’t pick just one. Before we turn the page on another National...

Culture | Jul 20, 2025

How we celebrated National Ice Cream Day while giving back to our community

This National Ice Cream Day, we’re taking a look back to last month when our crew paired up with Fête Ice Cream and Coffee...

What’s new: Mobile access, simplified login, and payroll tools you’ll love!

Innovation | Jul 17, 2025

In case you missed it: quicker access, simpler scheduling, and more!

Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? It feels like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year by rolling...

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?!...

How Indigenous-led initiatives are making a difference from coast to coast

Culture | Jun 21, 2025

Get to know the Indigenous-led initiatives making a major impact

Every June, Canada marks National Indigenous History Month: “a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and...

Pay It Forward | Jun 14, 2025

Our staff saved almost 200 lives in one year – here’s how you can help

Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to three lives?! Yep, it’s true – and what better reason to roll up...

Pay It Forward | Jun 05, 2025

McHappy Day: More than a meal… it’s a day to make a difference!

Every year, McHappy Day brings together communities across Canada with one shared goal in mind: to support families with sick kids! Whether you’re buying a McDonald’s Big Mac, Happy Meal or coffee, you’re helping provide essential services like...

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...

Proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Media | May 07, 2025

Proud to be among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

After 25 years in business, Canadian-owned and operated Payworks has a lot to celebrate in 2025! Not only was Payworks named...

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...

Two Payworks staff in matching orange t-shirts packing food into clear plastic bags accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Apr 29, 2025

Filling our cups by feeding the community

Every year, Payworks employees receive two paid days off to volunteer with a community organization that’s meaningful to them. If we’ve learned anything in the 10 years since our Pay it Forward (PIF) program’s inception, it’s that there are hundreds...