
Most HR software is built for the US market and adapted for Canada as an afterthought — missing native payroll compliance, storing data on American servers, and offering no French-language support. Folks is different. A Canadian-owned platform designed from day one for the way Canadian businesses actually run.
Folks handles CRA-compliant payroll natively: automatic T4 and RL-1 generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit — no third-party payroll provider needed. The platform also covers HRIS, applicant tracking with AI-powered candidate matching and integrations with Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, and Talent.com, plus performance management with 360° evaluations.
SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted exclusively in Canada — governed by PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, not the US CLOUD Act. Fully bilingual in English and French. Plans start at $6/employee/month. 1,200+ Canadian SMBs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services already made the switch.
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Bridge is a comprehensive LMS and employee development platform that seamlessly integrates learning management, talent management, career advancement, and performance evaluation into one user-friendly solution. With Bridge, organizations can simplify their learning tech stack, leading to more efficient training programs, reduced administrative workload, and upskilling experiences both employees and managers love. The platform offers individual components that can operate independently or together as a fully integrated suite, including:
Bridge LMS, which allows admins to create, assign, track, and report on courses tailored for onboarding, compliance, and skill enhancement. It’s easy to manage both internal and external learners. With a simple, clean interface and structured learning pathways, learners have rewarding experiences that keep engagement high.
Bridge Performance Management, which empowers managers to maximize team potential through structured 1on1 meetings, performance discussions, and personalized skill development plans. With performance analytics, skills mastery, gaps, and competencies all visible on one dashboard too, driving performance couldn’t be easier.
Bridge Skills Management Software, which automatically recommends relevant skills to employees based on their job titles and industries, while also tagging content with applicable skills and fostering mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities tailored to individual profiles. Real-time labor market data helps organizations build powerful skills taxonomies that keeps everyone on the same page as the business evolves. This holistic approach to employee development not only enhances learning but also cultivates a culture of continuous improvement within organizations.
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Engagedly
Engagedly is a dynamic and rapidly growing provider of performance management solutions that has garnered recognition for its achievements. Their People + Strategy platform, rooted in extensive research and established best practices, is revolutionizing performance management to drive successful outcomes for organizations globally. The E3 platform integrates talent enablement, effective business strategy execution, and employee engagement into one user-friendly software solution. With over 300 clients worldwide, Engagedly supports high-performance organizations in aligning their people and strategies to foster success. Their innovative approach ensures that organizations can navigate the complexities of performance management with greater ease and efficiency.
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Actus
Actus serves as an all-in-one talent, performance, and learning platform designed specifically for businesses with over 100 employees. This performance management software offers extensive customization capabilities, allowing it to align seamlessly with your organization's specific requirements, ultimately conserving resources and streamlining long-term processes. Key features encompass goal setting and appraisal, one-on-one meetings, surveys, employee recognition, onboarding, talent management, succession planning, and a variety of additional functionalities to enhance workforce development. With Actus, organizations can ensure that their performance management practices are both efficient and effective.
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