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# Folks HR

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> An all-in-one HR Management Solution, Folks gives your human resources department the tools it needs to take your team to new heights.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 110 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Folks HR?

Canadian SMBs that need CRA-compliant payroll, bilingual HR, and data hosted in Canada — across manufacturing, professional services, non-profit, and construction.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 110 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Folks

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: $6.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French
- **Available Countries**: Canada

## Features

- 360 Degree Feedback Software
- Activity Dashboard
- Applicant Tracking Software
- Application Management
- Assessment Management
- Background Screening
- Competency Management
- Compliance Management
- Customizable Templates
- Direct Deposit
- Document Management Software
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Employee Profiles
- Goal Setting/Tracking
- HR Management
- Interview Scheduling
- Job Management
- Onboarding Software
- Ongoing Performance Tracking
- Payroll Management
- Payroll Reporting
- Peer Appraisals
- Performance Management
- Performance Review Management
- Pipeline Management
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Resume Parsing
- Resume Storage
- Review Cycle Tracking
- Self Service Portal
- Skills Assessment
- Task Management Software
- Tax Compliance
- Time & Attendance
- Time Off Management
- Training Management
- Workflow Management Software

## Integrations (7 total)

- ADP GlobalView Payroll
- Agendrix
- Applauz Recognition
- Evolia
- LinkedIn Jobs
- Merinio
- Payworks

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software)

## Related Categories

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30210/workforce-management/software)
- [Onboarding Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30819/onboarding/software)
- [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30202/payroll/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software)
- [Applicant Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software)

## Alternatives

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2. [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.ca/software/110968/bamboohr) — 4.6/5 (3429 reviews)
3. [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.ca/software/86714/webpay) — 4.3/5 (1842 reviews)
4. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.ca/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5232 reviews)
5. [Buk](https://www.capterra.ca/software/208706/buk) — 4.8/5 (354 reviews)

## Reviews

### "FolksHR - A true HR lifesaver" — 5.0/5

> **Bradley** | *September 30, 2024* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: FolksHR is very user friendly and allows our company to to track all aspects of our employees life cycle.
> 
> **Cons**: No communication thread/reporting to the administrator when a supervisor grants or denies a vacation/absence request.
> 
> From initial contact to building our platform, training and launch process have been seemless. The professionalism of the team has been great along with the personalized training and coaching support have been top notch.

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### "HR Folks software review" — 5.0/5

> **Mahesh** | *February 10, 2025* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I liked the Folks HR software feature overall in handling resources
> 
> **Cons**: Can incorporate few more features which can be helpful for HR processing
> 
> Highly recommend and very useful tool for HR operations for small to mid range organizations

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### "Community Inclusion Worker" — 5.0/5

> **ALLAN** | *January 6, 2025* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Once you figure out where everything is it is easy to navigate
> 
> **Cons**: The calendar to for overtime doesn’t have clear lines

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### "Would recommend" — 5.0/5

> **Lisa** | *September 6, 2024* | Civic & Social Organization | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to follow, everything is well laid out.
> 
> **Cons**: Doesn't track accumulated sick and vacation time, only what can be taken over the course of a full year.  Cannot see in real time.
Would like an app for it.
> 
> I have had no issues using Folks HR.  I do wish there was a mobile option.

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### "Not too shabby" — 5.0/5

> **Nate** | *September 26, 2024* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and helps with cohesion for the team.
> 
> **Cons**: weird to figure out. Definitely required a elarning curve
> 
> Overall, its positive and makes sense in my opinion.

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