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Text reads, “Why no paper equals a less-stressed year-end”.

Innovation | Nov 17, 2021

Here's why no paper equals a less stressed year-end

Reducing the paper burden is one of the key ways Payworks helps clients through year-end. Our clients can receive payroll reports, employee pay statements, and all tax forms in an electronic format which is identical to the paper copy typically...

Text reads, “Jill Baczynsky; Director of Corporate Service & avid athlete”.

Culture | Nov 04, 2021

Introducing Jill Baczynsky, our new Director of Corporate Service

While there are all sorts of great reasons to pursue a career in client service, Payworks’ new Director of Corporate Service...

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Innovation | Nov 02, 2021

How to optimize your experience with Absence Management

Whether employees are sick at home or enjoying a well-deserved vacation, their time off can easily be tracked using...

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Resources | Oct 28, 2021

We’ve got compliance down to a science – here’s how we can help keep your business on track

When it comes to payroll compliance for your Canadian business, there’s a lot to think about! Year-end reporting and filing,...

Two ladies looking at a computer screen. Text reads, “Payroll: how to leverage the “Your Day” tile on the Payworks home page”.

Innovation | Oct 19, 2021

Making the most out of "Your Day"

For today’s payroll and HR professionals, staying on top of every detail in your organization can seem overwhelming at...

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Innovation | Aug 10, 2021

New release: Workforce Analytics available 'en français'

We’re pleased to say that the French language component of our Workforce Analytics solution is now available. If you haven’t...

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Culture | Jul 29, 2021

Eric Sparrow: Solutions Consultant and hiker extraordinaire

When Payworks Solutions Consultant Eric Sparrow joined our team in 2014, he wasn’t just bringing several years of payroll industry sales, service and implementation experience with him; he had also gained extensive knowledge of the challenges and...

A woman with a headset sitting at a computer. Text reads, “welcome back employees (season or otherwise) in three easy steps”.

Innovation | Jul 27, 2021

Rehiring multiple employees in three easy steps

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many businesses across Canada over the last year. It has resulted in many...

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Media | Jun 11, 2021

Earn rewards for recommending Payworks

We’re excited to announce our new Full Circle Rewards program for Payworks clients. You’re already telling others about...

An illustration of three workers standing talking to one another while wearing masks. Text reads “how to leverage workforce management solutions for health & safety”.

Innovation | Jun 02, 2021

How to support health and safety in the workplace while it’s more important than ever

Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our...

An illustration of a paper tent desk calendar with an alarm clock beside it. Text reads “Employee time options that operate where your staff are”.

Innovation | May 26, 2021

Top employee time options for remote workers

Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our in-house HR experts to help leaders, fellow HR professionals and Canadian business owners navigate the many unique facets of...

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Innovation | May 19, 2021

Connecting your virtual team using Shared Calendar

Whether by policy or preference, remote work is here to stay! Payworks’ #HRFromAfar series leverages the insights of our...

A woman sitting at her office desk with a phone head set on. Text reads “Forgo paper cheques & say goodbye to one-off requests”.

Innovation | May 18, 2021

Let’s get digital

Whether your organization is leveraging remote work opportunities or has all staff on-site, paperless payroll options are...

Resources | Apr 19, 2021

What is pay in lieu?

In all jurisdictions across Canada, employers must adhere to legislation under their respective provincial or territorial...

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Innovation | Apr 06, 2021

Managing employee availability is easier than ever

Planning and scheduling your workforce to best leverage the hours individual employees are available can be a daunting task...

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Innovation | Mar 23, 2021

Get notified! Stay on top of important milestones with email notifications

We know there are many important dates payroll, HR professionals and people leaders want to keep track of. That’s why we’ve...

Text reads: “Steve Bestvater; Tuesday afternoon yogi & Payworks Product Manager”.

Culture | Mar 18, 2021

Get to know the people at Payworks: Product Manager Steve Bestvater

They say that “home is where the heart is,” and despite some cross-country (and cross-border) moves, it appears that Payworks Product Manager Steve Bestvater would agree. While he appreciated the adventure of post-secondary education at North Dakota...

Two affordable ways to hand off payroll admin, management… or both

Coast-to-coast collaboration for our first-ever National PIF Week