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Resources | Mar 16, 2022

Accountants and bookkeepers: here’s why outsourcing just makes cents

Accountants and bookkeepers… you’re a scrappy bunch, aren’t you? You’re used to doing it all, and it’s clearly paid off; after all, that’s how you got to where you are today! But the question is: where do you want to be tomorrow? Whether you’re...

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Resources | Mar 10, 2022

Keep your info (& your biz) secure with insights from our experts

Business best practices evolve in response to the changing world around them - which is to say, quickly! And while your...

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Resources | Jan 26, 2022

Five tips to manage your mental health as you return to the office

There is a case for cautious optimism as provinces reopen and vaccination rates increase. Reopening is shining a light at...

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Resources | Jan 07, 2022

Canadian payroll legislation: 2022 statutory holiday schedule

There are many reasons why Canadian businesses and payroll practitioners mark their calendars with the upcoming statutory...

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Resources | Jan 06, 2022

Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL) and your business: a conversation

Early in the pandemic, the Ontario government introduced legislation known as the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL)...

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Resources | Dec 18, 2021

Year-end tips: ROEs, vacation entitlements and employer benefits

The beginning of tax form season is upon us, and we're here to help every step of the way. Here are three helpful tips to...

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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, taxable and non-taxable benefits, statutory deductions, labour/employment standards, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu...

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Resources | Oct 18, 2021

Attn: small business owners – your top questions have been answered!

One of the best parts of my day as a Sales Consultant is fielding questions and identifying solutions that make my clients’...

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Resources | Oct 14, 2021

Five ways small businesses can benefit from outsourcing

We don’t have to tell you that there’s far more to payroll than simply cutting a cheque. Capturing hours worked, ensuring...

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Resources | Oct 10, 2021

Understanding and navigating grief

By definition, grief is the internal feelings we have — like deep sadness and loneliness, feeling lost and not knowing what...

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Resources | Sep 13, 2021

New federal holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

With the passing of Bill C-5, September 30 will be recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and is a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally-regulated workplaces. Visit...

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Resources | Jun 09, 2021

Five key questions to ask when interviewing for a remote position

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

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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Resources | Jan 29, 2021

Mental health stigma: a barrier to the use of EAPs

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can be an impactful workplace benefit, but only if employees feel comfortable accessing...

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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...

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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 legislative changes this year alone! As your Year-End work begins in earnest, this can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t have...

Canadian payroll legislation: Understanding vacationable earnings

Bookkeepers, turn year-end chaos into calmness

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