Avanti Software

The Avanti Team had an amazing time celebrating payroll professionals at the National Payroll Institute's National Conference in Montréal.

This year's Payroll University brought together the brilliant, hard-working people who keep Canada paid! Between showing off the brand-new Avanti, celebrating with clients, and catching up with some familiar faces, it was a memorable one!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and see you next year in Vancouver! ✨

You post a job and watch over 200 applications funnel into your inbox. It’s flattering, but also overwhelming, because someone has to read all those resumes. 🫠

For most HR teams, manual resume screening doesn't just slow you down—it quietly introduces inconsistency and bias into your shortlist.

We wrote about what's actually going wrong in most screening processes, and what a more structured approach looks like in practice. Including a free resume scoring rubric you can use today.

Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q04hT6Vk0

Hiring shouldn’t feel like juggling spreadsheets and chasing email threads.

If your applicant tracking system is slowing you down, it might be time for an upgrade. We break down how to choose the right ATS without overcomplicating it.

👉 Read the full blog: https://hubs.la/Q04g7w8L0

Ontario’s new pay transparency legislation is here, and it means big changes for Ontario employers. 🚨

➜ Include salaries or ranges in all job postings
➜ Disclose if AI is used in hiring
➜ Be clear about whether openings are current or future
➜ Notify candidates about hiring decisions within 45 days
➜ Keep job posting and application records for 3 years
➜ Remove “Canadian experience” requirements

These changes make hiring fairer, more transparent, and more inclusive, helping both employers and candidates.

Don’t just comply—compete. Read on to discover why you should lean into these new rules. 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042SCV80

While we’re in the thick of tax slip season, imagine how much easier it would be if you didn’t have to mail a single T4? 😲

One of the main benefits of employee self-service tools for Columbia College? Reducing 100% of their printing and mailing costs with online pay statements, ROEs, and T4s.

Read the case study here: https://hubs.la/Q042Ws-z0

A day late, but always proud. 💜

In honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women behind the work.

52% of our Product & Technology team identify as female.

Representation matters—not just for a day, but for building better products, stronger teams, and a more inclusive future in tech.

Here’s to the women shaping what’s next.

Hot take: Ontario’s new pay transparency rules aren’t a burden—they’re a competitive advantage.

Clear pay, better hiring, stronger employer brands. In our latest blog, we look at why HR teams should lean in.

👉 Read the full blog: https://hubs.la/Q042SgD30

Make a great first impression. 🌟

With onboarding that’s thoughtful, structured, and easy to follow, new hires feel confident, supported, and ready to succeed from Day One.

Watch a quick product walkthrough to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q0427sxc0

This month, we recognize Black History Month, a time to honour the achievements, contributions, and leadership of Black communities, past and present.

As an HR and payroll partner, we believe equity starts with the fundamentals: creating inclusive, equitable workplaces rooted in respect and opportunity.

Here are a few Canada-based resources to learn, reflect, and take action:

📖 Read — Essential books to add to your TBR for Black History Month (via Penguin Random House Canada): https://hubs.la/Q041nxWv0
🎬 Watch — The NFB's curated collection celebrating Black history in Canada: https://hubs.la/Q041nxjd0
🤝 Get involved — Support Black-led organizations in your community and find an event near you (via Federation of Black Canadians): https://hubs.la/Q041nxTC0

If tax slip questions are already starting to roll in, this one’s for you.

Our interactive tax slip guides help employees find answers fast, before they hit “send” on another email to HR. 😉

Fewer questions. Less stress.

Access the T4 Tax Slip Guide here: https://hubs.la/Q03-gcTr0