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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 legislation. With the introduction and expansion of so many federal and regional programs in recent months, we’ve been...

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Resources | Oct 02, 2020

Six ways to engage your employees in social engineering defense

Social engineering is an increasingly common tactic used by “bad guys” online to gain access to personal information or an...

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...

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Resources | Sep 30, 2020

Effective, engaging onboarding in a remote setting

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

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Resources | Sep 23, 2020

Optimizing the employee departure process in a remote environment

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

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Resources | Sep 16, 2020

Leveraging connection, collaboration and creativity in team-building

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

Resources | Sep 14, 2020

Top 3 tips to ensure your business complies with HR & employment laws

When you own a business, time often feels like it's in short supply. From growing and supporting your client base to managing day-to-day operations, it may be difficult to prioritize the administrative duties required to comply with Canadian human...

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Resources | Sep 09, 2020

The importance of recognition in a remote environment

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

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Resources | Sep 02, 2020

How to leverage remote interviewing to grow your team

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

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Resources | Aug 26, 2020

Strengthening leadership skills in a remote environment

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

Resources | Jun 19, 2020

How you can take an active role in your own performance management

Initiating the conversation with your leader In the HR industry, we’ve heard these themes a lot when it comes to performance management: leadership development, providing ongoing feedback, setting clear employee expectations and equipping employees...