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Canadian ac.ountants and bookkeepers are switching to Payworks – here’s why

Resources | May 05, 2026

Why more Canadian accountants & bookkeepers partner with Payworks

Be honest – if you’re an accountant or a bookkeeper, does hearing the word “payroll” make you wince? Between manual calculations, compliance checks, remittances, and the occasional “Wait, is this stat holiday federally or provincially regulated?”...

Mental Health Week in Canada. Anxiety in our ‘Emotional Database’ and how HR Advisory Services can help.

Resources | May 01, 2026

Anxiety in our Emotional Database: How to Reframe with a Perspective Shift

Shifting our perspective on ‘negative’ emotions might just be the reboot we need to process them. Unease, nervousness,...

Canadian Sick Note Legislation: What Canadian employers need to know and how we can help.

Resources | Apr 23, 2026

Sick Note Rules Changed Across Canada — What HR Teams Need to Know

Sick note rules have shifted significantly across Canada over the past two years. Here’s a summary of the key changes,...

Resources | Apr 16, 2026

Questions about Québec payroll legislation? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re a Québec-based business, or an organization with employees in Québec, you likely have questions about a few...

We can’t wait to meet you (at events from coast to coast)!

Resources | Apr 01, 2026

Growing connections: our Spring 2026 tradeshow lineup

Whether you’re in charge of paying one employee or thousands, choosing the right payroll partner can make all the difference...

Dues and membership fees – what Canadian businesses should know

Resources | Mar 27, 2026

What do Canadian businesses need to know about dues and membership fees?

As a Canadian business owner, it’s important for you to have a good understanding of all things “dues” – whether they’re...

Resources | Mar 24, 2026

How to attract and retain the best employees in 2026

When your day-to-day is especially hectic, time can disappear in a snap… and it’s easy to get inadvertently stuck in the past. But building and nurturing a strong team means keeping pace with how employee expectations are changing – because I...

Resources | Mar 17, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I select a payroll system for my Canadian business?

Starting a new business in Canada? Payworks’ five-part “Payroll in Canada” series is here to guide you through each step of...

Simplify payroll: QuickBooks Online integration made easy!

Resources | Mar 13, 2026

Why your hospitality biz needs our no-cost QBO payroll integration now

Between managing seasonal staff, juggling peak times and handling multiple locations, it’s true what they say about working...

Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process.

Resources | Mar 10, 2026

I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?

Ahhhh, March. The year-end period is over, T4s and RL-1s are filed, and you can finally relax. You’re all ready to pour...

Absence Management + Self Service: the dynamic duo for managing time off.

Resources | Feb 27, 2026

Asked and answered: how to manage employee time off requests with ease

‘Tis the ski-son for winter vacation requests… which we know can cause a lot of winterruptions to your team’s day-to-day operations! While we can’t blame anyone for wanting to temporarily escape the subzero temperatures, having a system in place to...