Folks vs. Hilighter Comparison Chart

Folks Performance makes it easy to set up and manage 360-degree feedback processes, gathering structured, confidential insights from managers, peers, and direct reports. Customizable evaluation forms let you align reviews with your organization's competencies and goals. The platform centralizes all feedback, highlights strengths, and identifies development opportunities — giving leaders a clear picture of team performance. Built into the Folks HRIS, feedback data connects directly to employee profiles, training tracking, and career development plans — no exporting or switching between tools. Available in English and French for bilingual Canadian teams. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian SMBs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and non-profit.

Folks Absence Management tracks vacation, sick leave, and statutory holidays configured per provincial employment standards, so accrual rules stay compliant automatically. Employees submit time-off requests, managers approve from a calendar or dashboard view, and balances update in real time. Absence data connects directly to payroll — no manual adjustments needed. Get visibility into upcoming leave, coverage gaps, and absence trends across teams. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25. Bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Streamline your hiring with Folks ATS. Post to Canadian job boards — LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, HotellerieJobs, and Canada Motor Jobs — from one place while centralizing every application in a single pipeline. AI-powered resume parsing and candidate matching help you identify top talent faster. Track candidates through customizable stages with a kanban view, assign tasks, gather feedback from hiring managers, and send communications using built-in email templates. Fully integrated with Folks HRIS — new hires flow directly into onboarding, employee profiles, and payroll without re-entering data. Available in English and French. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian SMBs.

Folks Candidate Sourcing helps Canadian SMBs build a pipeline of qualified talent, not just applicants. Post to Canadian job boards — LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, HotellerieJobs, and Canada Motor Jobs — from one dashboard, search your existing candidate database, and use AI-powered matching to surface passive candidates who fit open roles. Every sourced candidate flows directly into the Folks ATS pipeline. Available in English and French. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks HCM is a Canadian-owned Human Capital Management platform that unifies HRIS, applicant tracking, and payroll in one system — covering the full employee lifecycle from recruiting through retirement. Centralize employee records, onboarding, time and absence tracking, performance management, and CRA-compliant payroll (T4, RL-1, ROE, CPP/QPP, EI) without stitching together multiple vendors. Data flows automatically between hiring, HR, and payroll. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, hosted entirely in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25. Bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks HR Analytics turns your HRIS, ATS, and payroll data into real-time dashboards and reports. Track headcount, turnover, time-to-hire, absence trends, and compensation across departments, locations, and provinces — no spreadsheets required. Build custom reports, export data for leadership, and spot workforce trends early. Because analytics run on the same platform as your employee records, hiring pipeline, and payroll, insights stay accurate automatically. Bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services.

Folks HR Employee File Management centralizes every employee document — contracts, ID, certifications, tax forms, and policy acknowledgments — in one secure, searchable system. Collect signatures electronically, set automatic retention and expiry reminders, and control access by role so sensitive files stay protected. Employee files connect directly to onboarding, payroll, and absence records in Folks HRIS, eliminating duplicate data entry. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25. Bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks HR is a Canadian-owned HRIS platform that centralizes employee records, contracts, vacation tracking, performance reviews, onboarding, and compliance into one system — built specifically for Canadian SMBs. Configure vacation, overtime, and statutory holiday rules per provincial employment standards. Track absences, manage documents with e-signatures, and run CRA-compliant payroll (T4, RL-1, ROE, CPP/QPP, EI) without a third-party provider. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25 — not the US CLOUD Act. Fully bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services. Plans start at $6/employee/month.

Folks Onboarding gets new hires productive from day one — assign onboarding tasks and checklists to new employees, managers, and IT. Fully integrated with Folks ATS and HRIS: candidates flow directly into onboarding without re-entering data, and once complete, employee profiles, time tracking, and payroll are ready to go. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25. Available in English and French. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks Org Chart automatically builds and updates a visual organization chart from your employee records — no manual diagramming required. See reporting lines, team structures, and headcount by department or location at a glance, and drill into any employee's profile directly from the chart. Because it's built into Folks HRIS, the chart stays accurate as employees are hired, promoted, or change teams. Available in English and French. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks Payroll is built specifically for Canadian payroll compliance — not a US platform adapted for Canada. Automate CRA remittances, T4 and RL-1 slip generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province income tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit. Employee data, worked hours, and absences flow directly from Folks HRIS into payroll, eliminating double entry and reducing errors every cycle. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25 — not subject to the US CLOUD Act. Bilingual (English/French). No third-party payroll provider needed.

Folks Performance helps Canadian SMBs align individual goals with business objectives through structured, ongoing performance management. Set clear goals, track progress, schedule 360° evaluations, and run customizable review cycles — all from one platform. Managers provide continuous feedback, employees document achievements, and HR teams access a centralized record of performance history tied directly to employee profiles, training tracking, and career development plans within Folks HRIS. Customizable evaluation templates, automated reminders, and visual dashboards make reviews structured and fair. Available in English and French. Part of the Folks all-in-one HR platform alongside HRIS, ATS, and CRA-compliant payroll — trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks Recruiting helps Canadian SMBs attract and hire top talent faster. Post open roles to LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon, and more from a single dashboard, then manage every applicant through a customizable pipeline with kanban views. AI-powered resume parsing and candidate matching surface the best-fit applicants, while built-in scorecards and email templates keep hiring teams aligned. Fully integrated with Folks HRIS — hired candidates move directly into onboarding and payroll. Bilingual (English/French). Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks Resume Parsing uses AI to automatically read incoming resumes and populate candidate profiles — extracting contact details, work history, education, and skills without manual data entry. Parsed candidates are instantly matched against job requirements and ranked so recruiters can focus on top applicants first. Parsing works across resumes submitted through job boards, career pages, or direct uploads, and flows straight into the Folks ATS pipeline. Available in English and French. Part of the Folks all-in-one HR platform, trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.

Folks Talent Management gives Canadian SMBs one platform to develop and retain employees throughout their career. Set goals, run 360-degree feedback and performance reviews, track training and certifications, and plan career development and succession — all connected to centralized employee profiles in Folks HRIS. Managers get visibility into team performance and growth plans instead of switching between spreadsheets. Available in English and French. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, data hosted in Canada under PIPEDA and Law 25. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.