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Payworks Sales Support Associate Victoria Irwin giving the thumbs up while wearing a mask.

Pay It Forward | Apr 03, 2021

Pay it Forward Day feature: assisting with critical community support with GlobalMedic

Based in Etobicoke, Ontario, GlobalMedic has been serving both local and global communities since 1998 by providing “the maximum amount of aid with a minimum operating cost.” The foundation, which first started as a crisis and emergency response...

Sales Manager Craig Soontiens and Sales Consultant Stephen McKeller moving trees in the fall time.

Pay It Forward | Mar 20, 2021

Our Nova Scotia team & United Way working together

Despite the unique challenges of 2020, Payworks’ Nova Scotia team was able to work together to achieve one of their goals...

A red sparkly background with the words Campaign Chair's Award written in white fancy handwriting.

Pay It Forward | Jan 29, 2021

Celebrating the extraordinary we found in 2020 with United Way

The global events that unfolded in early 2020 brought each of us a lot of uncertainty, and that ambiguity has remained as...

A basketball net off to the left-hand side with a clean blue sky in the background. An orange basketball is in midair, right above the hoop about to swoosh in.

Pay It Forward | Dec 21, 2020

Having fun, playing basketball, and enjoying a simple, yet meaningful volunteer experience

Vancouver Sales Manager Kiran Nagra and Sales Consultant Gurpinder Sandhu really changed up their routine on August 28, as...

Payworks holiday card with a clear blue sky and a family of three building a snowman.

Media | Dec 19, 2020

WATCH: a holiday video that is "so 2020"

‘Twas the month before the holidays, when all through our homes, we racked our brains to develop a video (with a lot of...

A wicker gift basket with lots of goodies inside it, wrapped in cellophane wrapping and an orange ribbon tied into a bow. The gift basket is on a wooden table and there is a sky blue background behind it.

Pay It Forward | Dec 19, 2020

Helping local charitable organizations and their new online events

Through all of the changes our society has faced within the COVID-19 pandemic, inspiration can be found in the innovation...

Pay It Forward | Nov 07, 2020

A special doggy date

A paid day off to volunteer at their not-for-profit of choice is a day our staff both appreciates and enjoys. For Payworks Product Support Analyst Kayla Robinson, last year’s Pay it Forward (PIF) day included treats, belly rubs, walks, and a bright...

Three members of the Payworks United Way Workplace Committee jumping outside with a giant cheque for $356,410.32.

Pay It Forward | Oct 16, 2020

What we’re thankful for: our staff and their generosity

In a year that’s been anything but normal, the generosity of our staff hasn’t faltered. Once again, our people have left us...

Delivering food to front-line workers in Toronto.

Pay It Forward | Sep 26, 2020

Taking a day to give back to our front-line workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, including how we Pay it Forward. While still in accordance with...

A woman waving goodbye to her computer. Text reads, “how to virtually manage employee departures”.

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...

Enjoying live entertainment at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Pay It Forward | Sep 12, 2020

Volunteers helping volunteers

Payworks Product Support Specialist Cheryl Costen first started volunteering for the Winnipeg Folk Festival back in 2014. Over the past six years, she’s dedicated a weekend every year to helping the event run through various volunteer roles - until...