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Payworks staff helping to paint a basketball court accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Aug 24, 2024

Rebounding stronger: Renovating for a brighter future in Winnipeg

Basketball courts are more than just a place to play a game. They’re community hubs where memories are made, friendships are formed and dreams come true. But over time, these well-loved courts start getting worn down. The concrete cracks, the hoops...

An individual holding up free weights accompanied by text that reads, “See gains in employee wellness with physical, mental, emotional & social health supports”.

Resources | Aug 12, 2024

Stretching your understanding of fitness to nurture a more engaged workforce

The “win-wins” of prioritizing employee wellness have been well-documented: from higher efficiency to increased engagement...

A group of 21 people, seven wearing Payworks t-shirts, accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Jul 02, 2024

Our leaders team up to Pay it Forward to NorWest Co-op Community Health

Uniting across shared values by supporting a local charitable organization – is there a stronger team-building activity out...

The front of the Payworks HQ office with a Canadian Blood Services transportation van parked in front. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Jun 14, 2024

HQ staff share why we’re proud to be Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services

While our team is always down to figuratively “roll up their sleeves” in giving back to the community, they take it...

Two Payworks staff in orange t-shirts receiving volunteer certificates accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | May 31, 2024

How we love helping RMHC offer families a “home away from home” when they need it most

There’s a special kind of “happy” that comes from knowing you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s day! The Payworks...

Five Payworks staff in matching orange t-shirts all holding up smile cookies.

Pay It Forward | Apr 29, 2024

How we partner with Tim Hortons to put smiles on faces all year long

Today may mark the start of this year’s annual Smile Cookie Week, but the folks at Tim Hortons put a grin on our faces all...

As of March 2024 Payworks celebrated 4,425 hours. That’s 590 days of giving – or around 196 trips to the moon! Pay it Forward Days used since 2015 calculated using Payworks Workforce Analytics (as of March 31, 2024).

Pay It Forward | Apr 28, 2024

Celebrating #PayItForward Day with 4,425 volunteer hours (and climbing!)

Giving back is at Payworks’ core; in fact, we’re honoured to support more than 200 organizations across Canada through local sponsorship, volunteering, investment, and employee-initiated giving. And given that today is Global Pay it Forward Day,...

Eight Payworks staff in matching t-shirts and aprons standing in front of a kitchen counter full of baking. Text reads “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Apr 14, 2024

How we’ve been paying it forward from coast to coast

Happy National Volunteer Week! All across Canada, this week marks an opportunity “to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million...

Two Payworks staff in matching orange sweatshirts holding up two awards accompanied by text that reads, “We’re Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer for 2024!”.

Media | Apr 02, 2024

We’re thrilled to be honoured among the best and brightest

One of the many ways Payworks commits to our purpose of “doing right by people” is by embracing growth – not only of our...

Six employees sitting around a lunchroom table eating accompanied by text that reads, “New video… why Payworks is such an engaging place to work”.

Media | Mar 28, 2024

Life at Payworks: “People can be comfortably themselves”

We get it – there are so many wonderful Canadian businesses where you can choose to build your career (many of which are...

Four staff in orange Pay it Forward t-shirts accompanied by text that reads, “new video… what giving back looks like at Payworks”.

Media | Mar 15, 2024

Life at Payworks: Paying it forward in our communities

We get it – there are so many wonderful Canadian businesses where you can choose to build your career (many of which are clients and partners of ours, incidentally!), and it can be hard to know what life is really like at any of them. That’s why our...