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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 better understanding of how valuable they are for our overall health and well-being. Without proper rest throughout your waking...

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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 –...

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!) with some recos hand-picked for you by a member of our very own crew! This year, we’re checking in with Chief Operating Officer...

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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...

The front of the Payworks HQ office with a Canadian Blood Services transportation van parked in front. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”.

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...

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Resources | Jun 05, 2024

New workplace violence legislation impacting Saskatchewan employers

As an employer, having a workplace violence policy and prevention plan helps ensure your people are aware of the risks they face in their role, the measures they can take to prevent violent incidents from occurring, and the required steps should a...

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Pay It Forward | May 31, 2024

How we love helping RMHC offer families a “home away from home” when they need it most

There’s a special kind of “happy” that comes from knowing you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s day! The Payworks...

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Resources | May 26, 2024

Enhance your mental health by leaps and bound(arie)s

When thinking about nourishing your mental health, it’s important to consider your support systems. While having a solid...

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Innovation | May 14, 2024

In case you missed it: Product enhancements we’ve made to set you up for the best year yet

There’s only one way to stay on top of the ever-changing best practices of workforce management: to evolve right along with...

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Pay It Forward | Apr 29, 2024

How we partner with Tim Hortons to put smiles on faces all year long

Today may mark the start of this year’s annual Smile Cookie Week, but the folks at Tim Hortons put a grin on our faces all...

As of March 2024 Payworks celebrated 4,425 hours. That’s 590 days of giving – or around 196 trips to the moon! Pay it Forward Days used since 2015 calculated using Payworks Workforce Analytics (as of March 31, 2024).

Pay It Forward | Apr 28, 2024

Celebrating #PayItForward Day with 4,425 volunteer hours (and climbing!)

Giving back is at Payworks’ core; in fact, we’re honoured to support more than 200 organizations across Canada through local...

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Resources | Apr 16, 2024

Province of employment: changes from the CRA and Revenu Québec

Do you have staff working from home across Canada? If you have a remote work agreement with one or more of your full-time staff, you should be aware of some important changes from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec regarding province...

Time tracking that works wherever your team does

Why year-to-dates are important to review all year long