Global compliance specialist strengthens its commitment to growing in Canada with successful acquisition

TORONTO: The Citation Group, a global compliance software specialist, last year completed the acquisition of HRdownloads, a leading Canadian provider of HR management software, which marked its first acquisition in Canada.

The Citation Group invested heavily in the growth and evolution of the product in the first year of ownership, including introducing a host of new features and integrations. Now rebranded to Citation Canada, it is continuing to innovate and expand beyond its industry-leading HR services to support Canadian businesses with its newly announced health and safety product that offers a suite of connected services to help organizations manage occupational health and safety and protect workers.

Citation Canada equips over 6,000 small and medium-sized Canadian businesses (SMBs) with the necessary HR knowledge to thrive in their industries by offering expert guidance in real-time via both experienced HR professionals and an unparalleled volume and depth of training materials.

“Being part of The Citation Group is an exciting new chapter for our business. It’s fantastic to have the backing of a global group and to see our HRIS recognized as a leader in the Canadian market. Our name might have changed, but we haven’t. Even our new health and safety platform is a fresh version of our familiar story: great people partnering with clients to provide outstanding service. Citation Canada is the same brilliant team as ever, here to make HR—and now health and safety—simple and accessible,” said Terra Aartsen, Chief Product Officer of Citation Canada. Richard Stabbins, Managing Director of Citation Canada adds, “I am proud to lead the talented people who possess a remarkable depth of knowledge and expertise in the business. We will continue to invest in our people and technology, creating new jobs and opportunities, staying focused on supporting SMBs in Canada. Establishing a new presence in Toronto is a significant step forward, with our team already thriving in this vibrant city.”

Citation Canada is dedicated to making HR tasks easier for Canadian SMBs, particularly those with 250 employees or fewer, which represent most of its users. Clients including Storage Vault Canada, JAS Forwarding Worldwide, and more already benefit from access to Canada’s largest HR content library, offering resources on policy, compliance, training and more.

“Our company has a long-standing 12+ year relationship with Citation Canada formerly HRdownloads. They have and continue to support our HR needs from maintaining our compliance, to assisting with policy writing, to the training of staff and housing of our policies. The HR climate has changed a great deal and having a team who can assess and mitigate the risk and share the potential impact to our business in record time amazes me,” said Sheila Ivanchuk, Storage Vault Canada’s Director of Human Resources.

The Citation Group supports over 100,000 clients globally and is committed to expanding in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With a focus on acquisitions and a diverse range of compliance and certification solutions, the Group is enhancing its offerings to meet modern business needs. This expansion, combined with significant investment in its software platform, enables The Citation Group to have an even greater impact on its clients' goals in Canada and across the globe.

About Citation Canada
Citation Canada is dedicated to providing comprehensive HR services, training, and documentation to the over 6,000 businesses it works with across Canada. Citation Canada delivers exceptional customer support and expert guidance, helping businesses–especially SMBs–tackle HR challenges, navigate the complexities of Canadian policy and regulation law, maintain compliance and drive strategic growth.

Fonte: Business Wire