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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 was by the time it reached the end of the line? While obviously hilarious, that game also taught us a valuable life lesson:...

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Innovation | Oct 30, 2024

Five ways small businesses can benefit from a modern HR solution

Tell us if this sounds familiar: your business doesn’t have a Human Resources (HR) department; as the owner or manager,...

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Innovation | Oct 15, 2024

Xero users: we have an integration for you!

Tired of the journal entry download-upload song and dance? Or worse yet… viewing journal data in one system, only to have to...

Explore five key security features that’ll help you evaluate how well you can rely on your partners to keep your and your clients’ information safe and secure.

Innovation | Oct 03, 2024

Five ways accountants and bookkeepers can pick a secure partner

As an accountant or bookkeeper, you’re entrusted with some of your clients’ most critical and personal data – a...

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Innovation | Sep 18, 2024

Payroll professionals: stay audit-ready with these 7 internal controls

Payroll is a mission-critical component of running any business, with the responsibility of payroll professionals extending...

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Innovation | Sep 16, 2024

Leaves, terminations & more: how payroll pros can more easily navigate employee departures

As a payroll pro, you’ve got your head around all the requirements surrounding an employee’s departure – whether they’re on...

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Innovation | Jul 23, 2024

Helping preschools and childcare centres make payroll and staffing as easy as 1-2-3

From the moment you hear those little feet coming through the door to the last goodbye hug, caring for the youngest members of our community is go-go-go! You and your team give so much of yourselves to the hearts and minds of the kiddos and families...

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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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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Innovation | May 01, 2024

Four ways accountants and bookkeepers can turn client payroll and HR data into true business intelligence

For Canadian accountants like you, learning is continuous, and this season provides a great opportunity to refocus and level...

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Innovation | Apr 23, 2024

Tracking employee time doesn’t have to be complicated – we promise!

How can you track employee time? The options are seemingly endless, but some are much more efficient than others… especially when it comes to your team’s unique requirements. When you have staff members who start at different times or a mobile team...