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Description

The payroll solution from Blaeberry Solutions Inc. is fully compliant with MIS standards and tailored for the Canadian healthcare sector, featuring an intuitive and user-friendly design. This software is readily installed with preconfigured settings specifically for healthcare use and seamlessly integrates with other widely-used programs such as ACCPAC, Ormed, Phoenix, Healthdata Care, TCT, StaffRite, C-Views, and Meditech. No specialized or technical personnel are necessary to operate it, as it was developed using the PROGRESS OpenEdge platform. Since its inception in 1993, the company has successfully processed over 750,000 pay documents. Located in the picturesque Rocky Mountains in Golden, BC, Blaeberry Solutions Inc. has been a cutting-edge software developer and systems integrator, providing unwavering support to clients across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta since 1985. The firm prides itself on being debt-free and boasts more than 35 person-years of experience in creating bespoke payroll, accounting, and other essential business applications across various sectors. Additionally, the dedicated team at Blaeberry Solutions Inc. continuously seeks out and embraces the latest advancements in hardware and software technologies to enhance their offerings. Their commitment to innovation ensures that clients receive top-tier solutions that evolve with industry standards.

Description

Folks replaces spreadsheets and disconnected HR tools with a single platform built for Canadian SMBs. Centralize employee records, automate onboarding workflows, track absences and PTO, and manage performance reviews — all from one dashboard. With Folks ATS, post to major Canadian job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, Talent.com), parse resumes with AI-powered matching, and move candidates through your hiring pipeline in clicks. Applications from your career page flow directly into the system, and your team can communicate with candidates using customizable email templates — no switching between tools. Folks Payroll handles CRA remittances, T4/RL-1 generation, ROE filing, and multi-province tax calculations natively. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

ADP Global Payroll
Agendrix
Applauz Recognition
Evolia
Indeed
Jobillico
LinkedIn Job Search
Nethris
Talent.com

Integrations

ADP Global Payroll
Agendrix
Applauz Recognition
Evolia
Indeed
Jobillico
LinkedIn Job Search
Nethris
Talent.com

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$6 per employee per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Blaeberry Solutions

Founded

1995

Country

Canada

Website

www.blaeberry.com/hpay.shtml

Vendor Details

Company Name

Folks

Founded

2010

Country

Canada

Website

folkshr.com

Product Features

Payroll

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Product Features

360 Degree Feedback

Folks Performance simplifies the implementation and management of 360-degree feedback systems, collecting organized and private input from supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates. Tailorable assessment forms enable alignment of evaluations with your organization's core competencies and objectives. This platform consolidates all feedback, showcasing strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement, providing leaders with a comprehensive understanding of team performance. Integrated within the Folks HRIS, feedback information is directly linked to employee profiles, training records, and career advancement strategies, eliminating the need for data exports or tool transitions. Available in both English and French, it caters to bilingual teams in Canada. Over 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses in sectors like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and non-profit organizations rely on it.

Dashboard
Feedback / Surveys
Progress Tracking
Question Library
Rater Selection
Self Service Portal
Supports External Reviewers

Absence Management

Folks Absence Management efficiently monitors vacation days, sick leave, and statutory holidays in accordance with provincial employment regulations, ensuring that accrual rules are consistently adhered to. Employees can easily request time off, while managers have the ability to approve these requests via a calendar or dashboard interface, with balances reflecting changes in real time. The absence information is seamlessly integrated with payroll, eliminating the need for any manual updates. Gain insights into future absences, identify coverage shortages, and analyze absence patterns across different teams. Our platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and complies with Canadian regulations, including PIPEDA and Law 25. We offer service in both English and French and are trusted by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

Analytics/Reporting
Approval Process Control
Attendance Tracking
Calendar Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Scheduling
Leave Policy Management
Notifications/Alerts
Overtime Management
Role-Based Permissions
Time Off Management
Timesheet Management

Applicant Tracking

Enhance your recruitment process with Folks ATS. Effortlessly distribute job postings to major Canadian platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, HotellerieJobs, and Canada Motor Jobs, all from a single dashboard while consolidating every application into a unified pipeline. Leverage AI-driven resume analysis and candidate matching to swiftly pinpoint the best candidates. Monitor applicants through customizable stages using a kanban interface, delegate tasks, collect input from hiring managers, and communicate via pre-designed email templates. Seamlessly integrated with Folks HRIS, new hires are automatically added to onboarding, employee records, and payroll systems without the need for redundant data entry. Available in both English and French, Folks ATS is trusted by over 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

Assessments
Background Screening
Candidate Management
Collaboration Tools
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Self Service Portal
Workflow Management

Candidate Sourcing

Folks Candidate Sourcing assists small and medium-sized businesses in Canada in creating a steady flow of qualified candidates, rather than merely gathering applicants. With an integrated dashboard, you can post job openings across various Canadian job boards—such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, HotellerieJobs, and Canada Motor Jobs. You can also explore your current candidate database and utilize AI-driven matching technology to identify passive candidates who align with your job vacancies. Each candidate sourced is seamlessly integrated into the Folks ATS pipeline. It is accessible in both English and French and is relied upon by over 1,200 organizations throughout Canada.

HCM

Folks HCM is a Canadian-owned platform designed for Human Capital Management that integrates HRIS, applicant tracking, and payroll into a single solution—encompassing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. This system allows for the centralization of employee information, onboarding processes, time and absence management, performance evaluations, and payroll that adheres to CRA standards (including T4, RL-1, ROE, CPP/QPP, and EI), eliminating the need to coordinate with multiple service providers. Data seamlessly transfers between hiring, human resources, and payroll functions. The platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and entirely hosted in Canada, compliant with PIPEDA and Law 25 regulations. It supports both English and French languages and is relied upon by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

HR Analytics

Folks HR Analytics transforms your HRIS, ATS, and payroll information into dynamic dashboards and reports that provide real-time insights. Monitor metrics such as headcount, employee turnover, hiring timelines, absence patterns, and compensation across various departments, locations, and provinces—all without the need for spreadsheets. Create tailored reports, export data for executive analysis, and identify workforce trends promptly. Since our analytics operate on the same platform as your employee records, hiring processes, and payroll, you can trust that the insights remain consistently accurate. Available in both English and French, we are a trusted partner for over 1,200 organizations in Canada, spanning industries like manufacturing, healthcare, non-profits, and professional services.

Compensation Plan Modeling
Dashboard
HR Metrics Library
Leave & Absence Reporting
Predictive Modeling
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Trend Analysis
Turnover Tracking

HR Employee File Management

Folks HR Employee File Management offers a comprehensive solution for organizing all employee-related documents, including contracts, identification, certifications, tax paperwork, and policy agreements, within a single secure and searchable platform. It enables electronic signature collection, automatic notifications for document retention and expiration, and role-based access controls to safeguard sensitive information. Employee files integrate seamlessly with onboarding, payroll, and absence management features in the Folks HRIS, reducing the need for redundant data entry. Our platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and operates in Canada, adhering to PIPEDA and Law 25 regulations. Available in both English and French, it is relied upon by over 1,200 Canadian organizations.

Access Controls
Centralized Employee Files
Dashboard
Email Notifications
Paper & Digital
Regulatory Compliance
Retention Settings
Search
Sharing Spaces
Signature

Human Resources

Folks HR is an HRIS platform based in Canada designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. It streamlines the management of employee records, contracts, vacation tracking, performance evaluations, onboarding processes, and compliance into a single system. Users can customize vacation, overtime, and statutory holiday policies according to provincial labor laws. The platform enables absence tracking, document management with electronic signatures, and facilitates CRA-compliant payroll processing (including T4, RL-1, ROE, CPP/QPP, EI) without needing a third-party service. With SOC 2 Type 2 certification, all data is securely stored in Canada, adhering to PIPEDA and Law 25 regulations, thus avoiding the implications of the US CLOUD Act. The platform is fully bilingual, offering support in both English and French. Over 1,200 Canadian businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services rely on it. Subscription plans begin at just $6 per employee per month.

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Onboarding

Folks Onboarding ensures that new employees are set up for success right from their first day. This platform allows you to assign onboarding responsibilities and checklists to new hires, their managers, and the IT team. Seamlessly integrated with Folks ATS and HRIS, it allows candidates to transition into onboarding without the need for duplicate data entry. Once the onboarding process is completed, employee profiles, time tracking, and payroll systems are immediately accessible. With SOC 2 Type 2 certification, all data is securely stored in Canada in compliance with PIPEDA and Law 25. The platform is available in both English and French and is trusted by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

Course Management
Document Management
E-Verify / I-9 Forms
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Employee Handbook
Employee Portal
File Management
Job Description Management
Orientation Management
Self Service Portal
Task Management
Tax Forms
Training Management

Org Chart

Folks Org Chart effortlessly generates and refreshes a visual representation of your organization's structure using employee data—eliminating the need for tedious manual chart creation. Instantly view reporting hierarchies, team arrangements, and departmental or locational headcounts, and easily access any employee's profile straight from the chart. Integrated within Folks HRIS, the chart remains up-to-date as employees come on board, advance in their roles, or switch teams. Available in both English and French, it is relied upon by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

Collaboration
Data Import / Export
Drag & Drop
Interactive Elements
Photos / Images
Publishing / Sharing
Templates

Payroll

Folks Payroll is designed exclusively for Canadian payroll regulations, distinguishing itself from US platforms that have been modified for Canadian use. It streamlines tasks such as automating CRA remittances, generating T4 and RL-1 slips, filing ROEs with Service Canada, and managing deductions for CPP, QPP, CPP2, and EI. It also handles multi-provincial income tax calculations and compliance with WSIB and WCB, Ontario EHT, and offers direct deposit capabilities. Employee information, hours worked, and absence records are seamlessly transferred from Folks HRIS to payroll, which minimizes the need for duplicate data entry and helps reduce errors in every payroll cycle. Furthermore, it holds a SOC 2 Type 2 certification and ensures that all data is securely stored in Canada, compliant with PIPEDA and Law 25, thus exempt from the US CLOUD Act. The platform supports both English and French languages and does not require any external payroll service providers.

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Performance Management

Folks Performance offers a solution for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses to effectively synchronize individual aspirations with overall business goals through a consistent approach to performance management. Users can establish precise objectives, monitor development, arrange comprehensive 360° assessments, and implement tailored review cycles — all within a single platform. Supervisors can deliver ongoing feedback, employees can track their accomplishments, and HR departments can maintain a centralized database of performance records linked to employee profiles, training progress, and career advancement strategies within the Folks HRIS. With customizable assessment templates, automated notifications, and intuitive visual dashboards, the review process is organized and equitable. The platform supports both English and French languages and is part of the comprehensive Folks HR suite, which includes HRIS, ATS, and payroll that complies with CRA regulations — a solution trusted by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Recruiting

Folks Recruiting is designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in Canada in swiftly finding and hiring exceptional talent. With a unified dashboard, you can easily post job openings across platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, and others. Manage all applicants through a tailored pipeline featuring kanban views. The system utilizes AI-driven resume parsing and candidate matching to highlight the most suitable candidates, while integrated scorecards and email templates ensure that hiring teams remain on the same page. Seamlessly connected with Folks HRIS, selected candidates transition directly into the onboarding and payroll process. Available in both English and French, Folks Recruiting is trusted by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

Assessments
Background Screening
CRM
Interaction Tracking
Internal HR
Interview Management
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal

Resume Parsing

Folks Resume Parsing leverages artificial intelligence to effortlessly analyze incoming resumes and create candidate profiles by extracting essential information such as contact details, professional experience, educational background, and skills—all without the need for manual data entry. The system swiftly matches parsed candidates with job specifications and prioritizes them, allowing recruiters to concentrate on the most qualified applicants. This parsing technology is compatible with resumes submitted via job boards, company career pages, or direct uploads, seamlessly integrating into the Folks ATS workflow. It supports both English and French languages and is an integral feature of the comprehensive Folks HR platform, which is relied upon by over 1,200 organizations across Canada.

Automated Application Input
Automatic Updating
Customizable Macros
Data Extraction
Multi-Language
Resume Import
Resume Management
Semantic Matching
Social Media Corroboration
Sort / Filter
White Label Option

Talent Management

Folks Talent Management offers a comprehensive solution for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses to nurture and keep their workforce engaged over the course of their careers. With this platform, users can establish objectives, conduct 360-degree feedback and performance evaluations, monitor training and certifications, and strategize career advancement and succession planning, all linked to centralized employee records within the Folks HRIS. Managers gain insight into team performance and development strategies without the hassle of juggling multiple spreadsheets. The platform is available in both English and French and is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with data securely hosted in Canada in compliance with PIPEDA and Law 25. Over 1,200 Canadian organizations have placed their trust in this solution.

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

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