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Innovation | Dec 12, 2024

A little “something extra”: how to process bonus payments

Earlier this month, we shared an introductory overview of off-cycle payments (sometimes known as an “extra run” or “bonus run”) – a particularly hot topic at this time of year! But we get it: sometimes, a deeper dive is necessary… especially when it...

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Innovation | Dec 04, 2024

A little “something extra”: when to process an off-cycle payment

There’s a spike in businesses processing off-cycle payroll runs at this time of the year – for plenty of reasons. It could...

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Resources | Nov 14, 2024

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

If you’ve had the opportunity to nurture superstar leaders, you already know what a positive impact they can make on staff...

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Innovation | Nov 07, 2024

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

Remember playing “Telephone” as a kid – passing a message from one person to the next, and waiting to see how convoluted it...

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Culture | Oct 25, 2024

Welcome home: Payworks opens new Winnipeg Head Office

Five years + 8.3 million kilograms of concrete + 75 kilometres of data cables + one basketball hoop + over 350 very excited...

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Resources | Oct 21, 2024

Five ways small biz owners can help new hires navigate TD1 or TP-1015.3-V confusion

When you’ve got a small business to run, there are seemingly never enough hands on deck. So we get it: you’re looking for...

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Culture | Oct 16, 2024

Leadership lessons: The best advice our CTO received (and still shares to this day)

Meet Maureen Kinnear! We’re thrilled to have recently welcomed her to Payworks as Chief Technology Officer, where she oversees Payworks’ talented Development, Product Management and Information Technology teams. Maureen brings over two decades of...

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Resources | Oct 10, 2024

Sweet Dreams are Made of Zzzs

Focus on various types of rest to improve your sleep and mental health Sleep and rest are in the spotlight as we gain a...

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Resources | Oct 07, 2024

Our Service story: How your evolution has inspired our own

Yep, it’s true: it’s been almost a quarter of a century since Payworks first opened our doors. Throughout that time, we’ve...

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Resources | Sep 20, 2024

Five reasons why we’re celebrating Canadian payroll pros this National Payroll Week

Every year, National Payroll Week reminds us to take time out of our busy schedules for proper recognition of the important...

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Media | Sep 07, 2024

Lights, camera, action for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation

What happens when the in-house video team is tasked with shelving their cameras and picking up a pen (or – let’s be real – opening up a fresh Word document) to share the story of their Pay it Forward (PIF) Day? Well… perhaps you’d better just see...

Payworks staff helping to paint a basketball court accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Aug 24, 2024

Rebounding stronger: Renovating for a brighter future in Winnipeg

Basketball courts are more than just a place to play a game. They’re community hubs where memories are made, friendships are...

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Resources | Aug 12, 2024

Stretching your understanding of fitness to nurture a more engaged workforce

The “win-wins” of prioritizing employee wellness have been well-documented: from higher efficiency to increased engagement...

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Resources | Aug 09, 2024

Book Lovers Day: Recos from Mike, our Chief Operating Officer

Looking to give your summer reading list a boost? As always, we’re here to mark National Book Lovers Day (that’s today!)...

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Pay It Forward | Jul 02, 2024

Our leaders team up to Pay it Forward to NorWest Co-op Community Health

Uniting across shared values by supporting a local charitable organization – is there a stronger team-building activity out...

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Pay It Forward | Jun 14, 2024

HQ staff share why we’re proud to be Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services

While our team is always down to figuratively “roll up their sleeves” in giving back to the community, they take it...

Because attendance matters: articulate costs & trends in absenteeism with ease.

Innovation | Jun 13, 2024

Dive into your data: unveil absenteeism trends & use insights to guide strategies

No matter the size of your organization, having the right people in the right place at the right time really matters. And when staff are absent – whether for unexpected reasons like sick time or for planned vacations, leaves, and training – you can...

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