4.6 out of 5 stars
(209 Ratings)
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.
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4.4 out of 5 stars
(655 Ratings)
Breathe (also written Breathe HR or BreatheHR) has helped UK small and medium-sized businesses manage their people since 2012. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and separate tools, you get one place for records, leave, documents, performance, reporting and compliance.
What you get as standard
Core HR covers secure employee records and documents, holiday and leave, sickness and absence, self-service, e-signatures, performance (goals, feedback, one-to-ones and reviews), and reporting and analytics.
Add more when you need it
Recruitment: job ads, hiring workflows and candidate tracking
e-Learning: UK-specific courses and completion tracking
Health and Safety: risk assessments, incidents and certifications
Expenses: claims, receipts and manager approvals
Rota, Time and Attendance: shifts, availability and hours
Coming soon: an AI Assistant that answers HR and policy questions from your company information, and payroll in late 2026.
The difference it makes
One accurate record means no more typing details twice. Self-service and shared workflows cut the chasing. And you can start with Core HR and add modules later, so it works even when HR is one person's part-time job.
Is Breathe right for you?
It works best for UK businesses with up to 200 employees moving HR off spreadsheets, especially with lean or shared HR roles. With 200+ staff or needs like multinational payroll or complex global compliance, look carefully first. Breathe isn't a global enterprise HCM (human capital management) suite.
Why businesses choose Breathe
Used by 17,000+ businesses and 1,000+ UK HR consultancies
From £24 a month per organisation, with no long-term contracts or hidden fees
Free 14-day trial, no obligation
UK-based support from setup onwards
ISO 27001 and ISO 42
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pepito
Pepito simplifies the management of work hours and vacation days, making the creation of duty rosters a straightforward process. This intelligent tool anticipates needs and accurately logs both absences and overtime, ensuring that time tracking is seamless. Upon request, pepito can manage the entire time recording process and presents all related information in a concise format. As a result, the right personnel are always scheduled for the appropriate times. Central to the tool's functionality is the planning of requirements and deployments, which is essential for ensuring all shifts and working time windows are effectively filled. Duty schedules are clearly visible to both planners and employees, with absences systematically recorded and actual working hours compared against planned ones. Relevant data for every employee is meticulously organized in a digital personnel file, which can be accessed by decision-makers whenever necessary. This repository includes applicant documents, qualifications, time-sensitive agreements, holiday entitlements, feedback from performance reviews, and various other essential records. Consequently, pepito not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters better decision-making by providing reliable access to critical employee information.
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Acutario
Forget about cumbersome spreadsheets, complicated applications, or handwritten notes. Acutario is a cloud-based solution designed to oversee holidays, absences, and sick leaves efficiently. With the ability to filter by date and/or team, you can quickly assess your team's availability. You can dynamically assign users within your organization to various groups and teams. Each user can have distinct configurations for holidays and annual leave days tailored to their needs. Absence requests require approval from team managers to ensure proper oversight. For companies utilizing Google Apps, seamless integration allows for the use of the same user accounts and calendars. Furthermore, our application supports the iCalendar standard (.ics, .ical), enabling users to subscribe to absence calendars through any compatible calendar service or app. When a user submits an absence request, the relevant days are automatically highlighted on the calendar, and notifications are sent to their managers. With the timeline feature, managers can efficiently determine whether a user’s time off can be accommodated. All parties involved receive notifications, and the approved time off is clearly indicated on the organization's calendar. This streamlined process enhances communication and organization within your team.
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