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[Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca)  | Nov 03, 2026

### [Your Favourite Tools, Now Connected to Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-favourite-tools-now-connected-to-payworks?hsLang=en-ca)

 Key Takeaways Payworks integrates directly with the accounting, HR, and POS platforms your team already relies on — with no...

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[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Nov 02, 2026

### [The compensation conversation Canadian nonprofits can't afford to avoid.](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-compensation-conversation-canadian-nonprofits-cant-afford-to-avoid?hsLang=en-ca)

 Key Takeaways Nonprofit compensation is shaped by structural pressures outside your control, but payroll accuracy,...

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Since 2001, Payworks has been proudly Canadian. Committed to developing world-class products and a workplace culture focused on Doing Right by People. Welcome to our blog - let us show you how we're different!

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[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Oct 07, 2024

### [Our Service story: How your evolution has inspired our own](https://blog.payworks.ca/our-service-story-how-your-evolution-has-inspired-our-own?hsLang=en-ca)

Yep, it’s true: it’s been almost a quarter of a century since Payworks first opened our doors. Throughout that time, we’ve seen businesses like yours shifting, adapting and changing to reflect not only the current landscape, but also proactive...

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[Media](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/media?hsLang=en-ca)  | Sep 07, 2024

### [Lights, camera, action for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation](https://blog.payworks.ca/lights-camera-action-for-the-childrens-rehabilitation-foundation?hsLang=en-ca)

What happens when the in-house video team is tasked with shelving their cameras and picking up a pen (or – let’s be real –...

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[![Payworks staff helping to paint a basketball court accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Mayfair_August24.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/rebounding-stronger-renovating-for-a-brighter-future-in-winnipeg?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | Aug 24, 2024

### [Rebounding stronger: Renovating for a brighter future in Winnipeg](https://blog.payworks.ca/rebounding-stronger-renovating-for-a-brighter-future-in-winnipeg?hsLang=en-ca)

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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[![An individual holding up free weights accompanied by text that reads, “See gains in employee wellness with physical, mental, emotional & social health supports”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Fitness_August12.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/stretching-your-understanding-of-fitness-to-nurture-a-more-engaged-workforce?hsLang=en-ca)

[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Aug 12, 2024

### [Stretching your understanding of fitness to nurture a more engaged workforce](https://blog.payworks.ca/stretching-your-understanding-of-fitness-to-nurture-a-more-engaged-workforce?hsLang=en-ca)

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

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[![Checking in with our company President for his Book Lovers Day recos. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_BookLover_Aug9.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/book-lovers-day-recos-from-mike-our-payworks-president?hsLang=en-ca)

[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Aug 09, 2024

### [Book Lovers Day: Recos from Mike, Payworks' President](https://blog.payworks.ca/book-lovers-day-recos-from-mike-our-payworks-president?hsLang=en-ca)

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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[![A group of 21 people, seven wearing Payworks t-shirts, accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_July2-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/our-leaders-team-up-to-pay-it-forward-to-norwest-co-op-community-health?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | Jul 02, 2024

### [Our leaders team up to Pay it Forward to NorWest Co-op Community Health](https://blog.payworks.ca/our-leaders-team-up-to-pay-it-forward-to-norwest-co-op-community-health?hsLang=en-ca)

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

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[![The front of the Payworks HQ office with a Canadian Blood Services transportation van parked in front. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June14-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/hq-staff-share-why-were-proud-to-be-partners-for-life-with-canadian-blood-services?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | Jun 14, 2024

### [HQ staff share why we’re proud to be Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services](https://blog.payworks.ca/hq-staff-share-why-were-proud-to-be-partners-for-life-with-canadian-blood-services?hsLang=en-ca)

While our team is always down to figuratively “roll up their sleeves” in giving back to the community, they take it literally when it comes to being Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services (CBS)! Over the course of the last fiscal year, our...

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[![Because attendance matters: articulate costs & trends in absenteeism with ease. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_June11-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/dive-into-your-data-unveil-absenteeism-trends-use-insights-to-guide-strategies?hsLang=en-ca)

[Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca)  | Jun 13, 2024

### [Dive into your data: unveil absenteeism trends & use insights to guide strategies](https://blog.payworks.ca/dive-into-your-data-unveil-absenteeism-trends-use-insights-to-guide-strategies?hsLang=en-ca)

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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[![Saskatchewan flag accompanied by text that reads, “important legislative changes. Saskatchewan Employment Act Occupational Health & Safety Provisions”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November13-4.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-workplace-violence-legislation-impacting-saskatchewan-employers?hsLang=en-ca)

[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Jun 05, 2024

### [New workplace violence legislation impacting Saskatchewan employers](https://blog.payworks.ca/new-workplace-violence-legislation-impacting-saskatchewan-employers?hsLang=en-ca)

As an employer, having a workplace violence policy and prevention plan helps ensure your people are aware of the risks they...

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[![Two Payworks staff in orange t-shirts receiving volunteer certificates accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_May31-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-love-helping-rmhc-offer-families-a-home-away-from-home-when-they-need-it-most?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | May 31, 2024

### [How we love helping RMHC offer families a “home away from home” when they need it most](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-love-helping-rmhc-offer-families-a-home-away-from-home-when-they-need-it-most?hsLang=en-ca)

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](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | May 26, 2024

### [Enhance your mental health by leaps and bound(arie)s](https://blog.payworks.ca/enhance-your-mental-health-by-leaps-and-boundaries?hsLang=en-ca)

When thinking about nourishing your mental health, it’s important to consider your support systems. While having a solid foundation of community is crucial, keep in mind that the benefits of those relationships are only as healthy as the...

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[Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca)  | May 14, 2024

### [In case you missed it: Product enhancements we’ve made to set you up for the best year yet](https://blog.payworks.ca/in-case-you-missed-it-product-enhancements-weve-made-to-set-you-up-for-the-best-year-yet?hsLang=en-ca)

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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[![Five Payworks staff in matching orange t-shirts all holding up smile cookies. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April29-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-partner-with-tim-hortons-to-put-smiles-on-faces-all-year-long?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | Apr 29, 2024

### [How we partner with Tim Hortons to put smiles on faces all year long](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-we-partner-with-tim-hortons-to-put-smiles-on-faces-all-year-long?hsLang=en-ca)

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...

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[![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). ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April28-4.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-payitforward-day-with-4425-volunteer-hours-and-climbing?hsLang=en-ca)

[Pay It Forward](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en-ca)  | Apr 28, 2024

### [Celebrating #PayItForward Day with 4,425 volunteer hours (and climbing!)](https://blog.payworks.ca/celebrating-payitforward-day-with-4425-volunteer-hours-and-climbing?hsLang=en-ca)

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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[![A map of Canada accompanied by text that reads, “employees not reporting to a physical location? This legislative change affects your business”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April16-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/province-of-employment-changes-from-the-cra-and-revenu-qu%C3%A9bec?hsLang=en-ca)

[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Apr 16, 2024

### [Province of employment: changes from the CRA and Revenu Québec](https://blog.payworks.ca/province-of-employment-changes-from-the-cra-and-revenu-qu%C3%A9bec?hsLang=en-ca)

Do you have staff working from home across Canada? If you have a remote work agreement with one or more of your full-time...

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[![A picture of Charli Champagne, Manager of DEIB and Talent Acquisition, accompanied by text that reads, “‘Unicorns’ wanted! How to find and nurture these rate gems”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April6-3.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/hr-head-to-head-recruiting-a-unicorn-employee-versus-cultivating-your-own?hsLang=en-ca)

[Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca)  | Apr 09, 2024

### [HR Head to Head: Recruiting a “unicorn” employee versus cultivating your own](https://blog.payworks.ca/hr-head-to-head-recruiting-a-unicorn-employee-versus-cultivating-your-own?hsLang=en-ca)

By definition, a unicorn is a mythological and rare animal, most often appearing in tales of magic, enchantment, and...

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[![Two Payworks staff in matching orange sweatshirts holding up two awards accompanied by text that reads, “We’re Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer for 2024!”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-thrilled-to-be-honoured-among-the-best-and-brightest?hsLang=en-ca)

[Media](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/media?hsLang=en-ca)  | Apr 02, 2024

### [We’re thrilled to be honoured among the best and brightest](https://blog.payworks.ca/were-thrilled-to-be-honoured-among-the-best-and-brightest?hsLang=en-ca)

One of the many ways Payworks commits to our purpose of “doing right by people” is by embracing growth – not only of our business, but also our own understanding when it comes to how to best serve our clients, colleagues and communities. That’s just...

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