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Resources | Jan 25, 2021

You ask, we answer: your top year-end questions right now

After a year that was anything but ordinary, we expect that even the most experienced payroll professionals have questions about the year-end process ! But never fear – your Client Service Representative is here. We’re also frequently updating the...

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Resources | Jan 13, 2021

Five steps to simplified payroll: how our onboarding sets you up for success

Even when it’s the first step down a smoother path, the process of putting change into action can sometimes feel...

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Resources | Dec 31, 2020

There were over 300 payroll-impacting legislation changes this year – here’s how we can help

To say that 2020 was full of surprises would certainly be an understatement; in fact, there were over 300 payroll-impacting...

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Innovation | Dec 30, 2020

Never search your filing cabinet again - choose a digital download this year-end

Archiving and storing payroll and year-end reports can be a real pain - we get it. But believe it or not, you can skip 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...

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Culture | Dec 21, 2020

Mona Copty: Team Leader and TikTok queen

The empathy that comes from having walked in someone else’s (figurative) shoes allows each of us to understand them and...

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Innovation | Dec 15, 2020

What you need to know about new T4 boxes for 2020

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has added four new boxes to the T4 for reporting the employment income and retroactive payments necessary to validate payments for support programs like the CEWS, CERB and CESB. So if, for example, your employees...

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Resources | Dec 03, 2020

Three T2200 basics to understand in the year of remote work

As you may have read in the recent Year-End edition of The Works Magazine, the Canadian Payroll Association and the...

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Resources | Nov 18, 2020

Year-end reporting: what you need to know for 2020

Last updated: Tuesday, November 24 Ready or not… here it comes! Year-end is right around the corner, and like the rest of...

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Resources | Oct 30, 2020

Think you’ve fallen for a phishing attempt? Here’s what to do next

Even with comprehensive training, frequent reminders and high vigilance, an ultra-sophisticated phishing attempt may slip...

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Resources | Oct 29, 2020

Why two-factor authentication is worth the extra step

While the term itself may not be familiar, you very likely already use two-factor authentication (2FA). Whether it’s a text code sent to your cell phone or a fingerprint scan while logging into your bank account online, 2FA requires two distinct...

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Resources | Oct 15, 2020

Software updates: one of the simplest ways to protect your system

The challenge of keeping pace with technological evolution can feel daunting – there’s always a new and better version of...

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Resources | Oct 14, 2020

Your top legislation questions… answered!

Payworks’ Service team is pleased to assist our valued clients each day on queries ranging from payroll basics to complex...

3 ways to recognize the importance of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Resources | Oct 01, 2020

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – here’s why that matters now more than ever

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? As the leaves fall (or the snowflakes – this is Canada, after...

Innovation | Sep 22, 2020

Product Spotlight: Facial recognition clocks

Payworks has introduced a new clock option for clients using the Time Management solution. The uFace800 is a facial...

Media | Jul 09, 2020

Payworks named Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Award Winner for 2020

Payworks is proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Payroll Solutions in Canada by the Canadian HR Reporter's...

Resources | Jun 17, 2020

How to successfully work from home

While working from home isn’t out of the ordinary for some, never before have there been so many remote workers across Canada. With the spread of COVID-19 and the social distancing measures that have been put in place, several organizations have...

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