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Folks HR helps hundreds of SMBs save as much as one day a week with its innovative HR features. From employee onboarding to performance evaluation and HR analytics, get everything done and boost productivity with Folks! Our affordable and intuitive solutions are perfect for industries like manufacturing, engineering, construction, nonprofits and so much more. Simply add a little bit of maple syrup on top, and you have Folks HR, the best HRIS for Canadian SMBs!
Provider
Folks
Located In
Canada
Open API
Yes
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android
Training
Live Online, Documentation, Webinars, Videos
Support
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
Small and medium businesses with 1-1000 employees that want to optimize their human resources management with efficient and affordable HR solutions.
Content Source: Folks HR
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Folks HR Reviews
Pros
Compared to other HRIS that we've used, set-up was easy, maintenance is a piece of cake, the price is incredible and customer support is superb.
The customer service is amazing, they listen and make changes to the software to make it a better fit for your business.
I recommend 100% Folks for companies who want simple tool with great features.
Bilingual HR software, it's a must for a company operating in Canada and Quebec. Great KPI module to help managers reach their HR goals.
Cons
Haven't yet figured out a way to differentiate between paid vacation time vs unpaid vacation time, they both seem to drop down the total balance.
No SSO support, annoying email "2-factor" login. Very clunky UX unclear where I will find different functionality.
I don't feel like I am getting any work done. I work in a fully web-app environment, this is the only app that routine fails to load.
No e-signature and that's a bit annoying but we can absolutely manage without it. The demo is a real demo not a trial.
"HRIS software made for Canada"
Overall: Folks HR (used to be called Allié RH back in the day) is a solid solution for Canadian SMBs. Their support is GOLD and this is honestly one of the key reasons to switch. If you are tired of having to deal with long wait times between tickets, Folks HR is the way to go.
Pros: - bilingual HR software, it's a must for a company operating in Canada and Quebec. - great KPI module to help managers reach their HR goals - timesheet PER project (what a lifesaver!) - great value for money
Cons: - no e-signature and that's a bit annoying but we can absolutely manage without it - the demo is a real demo not a trial
"A great HRIS for a small organization"
Overall: Compared to other HRIS that we've used, set-up was easy, maintenance is a piece of cake, the price is incredible and customer support is superb.
Pros: Folks HR does everything our organization needs it to do at a very reasonable monthly cost. The set-up was relatively easy and their customer support is excellent.
Cons: Nothing that I like the least, in fact, the opposite. They keep improving the platform and sometimes that means that training tools are a bit out of date, but a quick email to customer support gets things straightened out quickly.
Vendor Response
"That's all Folks!"
Overall: Overall I am pleased that our organization moved to an online HR system that is as robust as Folks HR.
Pros: After using the Folks HR system for the first 20 minutes, it was easy to understand how to use the system. It takes me 5 to 10 minutes out of my week to enter my informaton into my timesheets.
Cons: The only thing I would critique is when the user enters their Timesheet hours into the text boxes. The text boxes seem to be slanted towards the right of the dates on top. Perhaps, this can be straighten out.
Vendor Response
"I dread using Folks"
Pros: Unfortunately, there is nothing I like about this product.
Cons: This tool drives me up the wall. Have used it both as an employee and a manager. - No SSO support, annoying email "2-factor" login. - Very clunky UX unclear where I will find different functionality. - UI is not engaging, it's not "fun" to use. I don't feel like I am getting any work done. - I work in a fully web-app environment, this is the only app that routine fails to load. - Routinely fails to save input information making me have to review everything numerous times, save a draft outside of the tool in case of failure.
Vendor Response
"Great program. "
Overall: At first it made me anxious, I thought i was going to be complicated, once I started to use it in a very short time. I saw it was so easy and efficient.
Pros: It is fast and efficient and most of all easy to use
Cons: I can't say that I have anything not to like, it is an easy program. I just need to take time to show other workers that I supervise how to use the system, when or if they get a computer/tablet, etc. Some workers do not own, cellular, tablets, computers. Therefor I need to submit their work time.
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