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Gold Merit Awards Winner for Innovation in HR Technology: Citation Canada Wins Gold 

Recognized for excellence in HR innovation 

The team at Citation Canada is thrilled to receive the 2025 Gold Merit Award for Innovation in HR Technology. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to helping Canadian businesses succeed with innovative HR tools and expert guidance. We’re grateful to our clients and everyone on the team for making this possible, and we remain committed to improving HR processes nationwide. We couldn’t be more honoured to be the HR technology solution trusted by over 500,000 humans! 

Proudly supporting Canadian businesses 

This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of our team in developing innovative services that empower businesses, enhance efficiency, and optimize HR operations across the nation. As a trusted partner to thousands of organizations, we’re dedicated to delivering user-friendly solutions that drive success. Our goal is to empower leaders to focus on critical business decisions. Our tools help HR teams work without the burden of navigating the complexities of new and developing legislation. Receiving the Gold Merit Award for Innovation in HR Technology is a welcome recognition of our progress towards creating meaningful solutions in the HR industry.  


“Winning this award is an incredible honour that really shows the hard work and talent of our amazing team. It’s a great reminder of why we love doing what we do: creating innovative, Canadian-made solutions designed to streamline HR and compliance for business owners and HR leaders.” 

Dave Lacey, Citation Canada CEO 


Our commitment to innovation in HR 

The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, placing businesses under increasing pressure to adapt to keep up with the latest HR trends. Staying competitive requires embracing HR innovation, from adapting to flexible work models to monitoring developing legislation—and everything in between.  

Our advanced HR software, paired with expert on-demand support, gives businesses the resources to make smart, data-driven decisions. With our experts’ guidance, these insights drive effective performance management strategies, leading to sustainable growth and long-term success. 

Driving HR innovation for over 16 years  

Our success comes from combining innovative technology with tailored HR support. Here’s how we’re driving innovation in HR: 

Advanced HR technology: Our Canadian-made human resources information system (HRIS) simplifies complex administrative tasks. It streamlines recruitment, onboarding, document management, compliance tracking, and more.  

Trusted guidance: Our experts deliver personalized, industry-specific HR support backed by the advice and guidance of experienced HR and health and safety professionals. 

Intelligent solutions: Access incident logging and risk assessment software, manage online training and advanced tools like our Policy Manual Generator and Jurisdiction Comparison Tool. Help HR and health and safety teams streamline their HR objectives. 

Live support: We prioritize the importance of human-centred partnerships. Our HR professionals are available for onsite and in-person consultation. Our experts provide practical guidance for compliance challenges, HR strategy, and health and safety programs. 

Celebrating excellence in HR 

The Merit Awards recognize outstanding HR achievements across several categories. They include leadership, innovation, corporate social responsibility, training and development, and workplace health and wellbeing. We’re honoured to take the top place in the Innovation in HR category. It showcases how our HR software stands out for its scalability and ability to simplify complex HR processes.   

For more detailed information, we invite you to read the press release from the Merit Awards team. There, you can learn more about this exceptional award and the other innovative programs highlighted this year. We’re proud to share this success with our clients, who inspire us to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in HR management. 

Experience the difference having a team of HR experts on your side brings  

Ready to streamline HR operations at your organization? Trusted by 500,000 thousand humans and counting, we provide reliable and effective HR solutions to meet your organization’s needs. We help Canadian businesses of all sizes and from all sectors manage their workforce more effectively. From ensuring compliance across jurisdictions to developing new, intelligent HR technologies, with our expertise and commitment to innovation, we’re proud to be part of the Citation Group family. 

Aligned with Citation Group’s global HR offerings, our approach emphasizes delivering personalized solutions that meet the unique needs of Canadian businesses. From local startups to national organizations, our software and support simplify HR and health and safety challenges. Businesses and HR leaders can focus on the decisions that achieve business goals. With our trusted support and experience, we’re here as Canada’s trusted partner in success.