The Works | Human Resources

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Resources | Jan 29, 2021

Mental health stigma: a barrier to the use of EAPs

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can be an impactful workplace benefit, but only if employees feel comfortable accessing it in times of need. Unfortunately, mental health stigma is a reality in the workplace, though its impact as a barrier to the...

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Innovation | Dec 29, 2020

Remote teams: leveraging document uploads

Did you know that you can use Payworks’ Human Resources module to upload and distribute employee documents to your remote...

Culture | Dec 11, 2020

Driven by purpose: the 2020 HR Excellence Awards and how we found our “why”

Each of us has our own unique reason for getting out of bed in the morning. No matter what drives us, we’re all at our very...

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Culture | Nov 25, 2020

Honoured to be named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2021!

The most effective leaders recognize their people as their organization’s core strength, and invest in creating an...

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Resources | Nov 12, 2020

Conflict at work can be a good thing. Here's how to handle it...

Conflict is inevitable – even in the workplace. As a manager or business owner, a peaceful workplace free of disagreements...

Product Spotlight: Payworks Workforce Analytics

Innovation | Oct 06, 2020

Asked and answered: Can you remove an employee status in Payworks Workforce Analytics?

Payworks Workforce Analytics frequently asked question: Can I remove an employee status in Workforce Analytics so they’re...

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Resources | Sep 30, 2020

Effective, engaging onboarding in a remote setting

So you’ve found the perfect candidate to join your team – congrats! While you and your organization obviously made a great first impression in the interview process, your new employee might start getting nervous about this big decision you’ve made...

Resources | Sep 23, 2020

Optimizing the employee departure process in a remote environment

When an organization and an employee part ways, there’s often a relatively-short window of time to wrap up work, transition...

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Resources | Sep 16, 2020

Leveraging connection, collaboration and creativity in team-building

Effective team-building is about far more than simply making sure colleagues get along; it’s also about mixing and balancing...

Resources | Sep 09, 2020

The importance of recognition in a remote environment

Even the most self-effacing team members appreciate some level of recognition for their efforts and contributions – it’s...

Resources | Aug 26, 2020

Strengthening leadership skills in a remote environment

While every people leader likely describes their role somewhat differently, some of the most popular definitions of leadership are those that focus on “what could be” instead of “what is now” by centering on identifying and developing potential. The...