b'Overhead drone shot of site.Photo courtesy of Akman Construction Ltd.PUTTING PAYWORKS ON THE MAPNew headquarters in South Pointe sets the stage for future growthBy Kelly ParkerFounded 21 years ago by Barb GameyPlanning began in December of 2019,now in place, we expect itll be quite and Dave Johnston, Payworks Payrolljust a couple of months before therare to have 100 per cent of the Services has grown rapidly, quicklypandemic fundamentally changedWinnipeg team in the building all at outgrowing two stand-alone locations.how and where people work. Theseonce. And with safety and health as In 2019, Payworks moved forward withlogistical changes necessitatedtop priority, well have lots of options to a plan to build a new headquarters atdiscussions about major designensure everyones comfort.the northeast corner of Kenaston Blvd.modifications, but in a press release,We wanted it to be more than just a and Waverley St. in Winnipeg. Gamey explained why the teamplace to come and do the work. Weve Set to open in 2024, the four-storeydecided to maintain the plannedbeen very conscious of collaboration office building will include a two-storey,square footage of the building: Whatsspaces, [which] are littered throughout 322-space parkade, all built on a smallreally shifted is how the square footagethe building, emphasizes Gamey. portion of the total eight-acre property,will be used. To provide additionalThere will be two staff lounges for with the remaining space dedicated topersonal space and room withinemployees to unplug if they want to get a sustainable landscape environmentcommunal areas, were adding moreaway and sit in an open space. There featuring flora, walking paths, retentionspace for meetings and gatherings.are also games areasping pong is ponds and more. However, with our flexible work policybig herea gym, golf simulator and Issue 4 | Winter Edition | 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 39'