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Workforce Management Software for Shift-Based Teams

Less time scheduling. Fewer payroll errors.

Evolia empowers over 13,000 managers by helping them:

  • Reclaim 8+ hours a week on scheduling
  • Cut payroll prep to a single click with your most popular payroll integrations
  • Fill open shifts before they become a coverage problem
  • Give your employees tools that reduce absenteeism by up to 35%
  • 4.5-star rating on Capterra
  • 2.2k reviews and a 4.58 rating on the App Store
  • 98% of employees using Evolia

The three things that waste your managers’ time — solved.

  • Get precise time tracking

    Turn any device into a secure clocking terminal. Compare actual hours worked to scheduled shifts in real time, spot no-shows the moment they happen, and eliminate the manual errors that cost you at payroll.

  • Eliminate Scheduling Chaos

    Handle last-minute callouts, swap requests, and coverage gaps without the back-and-forth. Your staffing needs stay covered. Even when plans change at 6am.

  • Stop Losing Top Applicants

    No more digging through shared drives or chasing down missing paperwork. Store contracts, certifications, and employee records in one place. Organized, searchable, and always up to date — all from the same platform your managers already use.

Streamlined Scheduling

Scheduling Simplified

A “set-it and forget-it” approach to scheduling:

  • Auto-assign shifts or enable employee self-scheduling
  • Manage shift swaps and replacements in real-time
  • See labour cost and budget attainment in real time.
    Proactively, not after payroll.
  • Reduce absenteeism and improve team reliability
The Evolia scheduling planner on a desktop screen, with shifts assigned across a week

13,000 managers (and counting) save 8+ hours a week with Evolia!

Time & Attendance

Real-Time Tracking

Optimize time tracking and enjoy seamless one-click payroll processing:

  • Real-Time Tracking: Monitor work hours instantly
  • Smart Time Clocks: Turn any tablet, phone, or kiosk into a secure clock-in terminal
  • One-Click Payroll: Timesheets sync directly to the most popular payroll solutions. No double entry, no manual exports.
Evolia timesheets on a laptop screen, with hours worked ready for payroll approval

Evolia’s strongest points are the flexibility and quick access to staffing data. Evolia is user-friendly, and my colleagues and I can see the status of our team schedule’s coverage at a glance.

Marie-Claude Hervieux, Coordonnatrice de la paie et des avantages sociauxZoo de Granby

From managing irregular schedules to finding replacements and automating payroll, Evolia became the solution that met our most pressing needs.

Amélie Beaumont, PresidentYoga Fitness

Evolia is a very easy and efficient app. You can schedule people directly through it and view employee’s availability in real-time which is an amazing time-saver since you’re always in the know!

Sara Macleod, HR AssistantPolymos

We didn’t realize how much time and energy we were wasting on manual scheduling until we discovered the ease of Evolia. We encourage any organization that is hesitant to try it out! You will be able to use that extra time to continue growing and scaling your company!

Eva Mok, Creative DirectorMedusa Entertainment

Vacation requests, replacements, and broadcasted messaging to all are streamlined and enhanced.

Geneviève Lavigueur, Human Resources ManagerLe Chaînon

Easy access to staff contact information facilitated easy employee communication during urgent situations.

Leah Dodyk, Regional Director of OperationsAFC Urgent Care

Employees can now easily offer open shifts, submit leave requests to the managers, and have confidence that punched times on their paystub are accurate.

Julie Gagnon, Human Resources CoordinatorADM Sport

I would say Evolia has allowed us to make a major technological leap in workforce planning thanks to both the app and the scheduling planner.

Katherine, HR Director and PayrollBMR

One platform to manage your workforce from hire to payroll

100% customizable business rules

Set overtime rules, union agreements, and pay premiums your way.

Premium and overtime management

Auto-apply the right rates for accurate payroll every time.

Leave management

Approve requests, track balances, and block unavailability.

Compliant with the highest security standards

SOC 2-aligned infrastructure. Your data stays yours.

Integrated with 30+ management platforms

Connect to the most popular payroll platforms.

Centralized professional messaging

Reach your whole team or one employee without leaving the platform.

Centralized employee records

Contracts, certifications, availability, and contact info stored and searchable.

Task management by shift

Assign tasks to shifts so managers know what’s done before shift ends.

Turnkey implementation service

Most teams go live in weeks, guided by HR experts.

Frontline Recruiting

Streamline your recruiting process

  • Attract more applicants with a custom career page and on-site application QR code
  • Display job openings on Evolia’s job portal
  • Recruit for specific job postings, shifts, or collect spontaneous applications
  • Track applicants using Evolia’s frontline-focused ATS and convert them to employees with a single click
An Evolia job posting on a desktop screen, next to a map of nearby applicants

FAQs About Evolia Workforce Management Software

Many businesses still rely on spreadsheets or manual processes to schedule staff, track hours, and manage payroll. This often leads to errors, wasted time, and higher labour costs. Workforce management software like Evolia combines scheduling, time tracking, and recruiting in one place. As a people management software solution, it also makes it easier to engage employees, keep records accurate, and support managers with reliable data.

Evolia is built for shift-based organizations with 100 or more employees — including entertainment centers, municipalities, retail chains, hospitality managers, and manufacturing companies. If your managers are spending hours each week on scheduling, chasing down timesheets, or running payroll corrections, Evolia is designed for exactly that situation.

Last-minute callouts, shift swaps, and overlapping requests can make scheduling chaotic. Evolia workforce management solutions allow managers to auto-assign shifts, approve swaps in real time, and instantly see coverage gaps. This reduces stress for managers and provides a smoother scheduling experience for people across the workplace.

A common issue is inaccurate timesheets, employees forgetting to clock in, buddy punching, or hours not matching payroll. Evolia real-time time tracking and smart clocks eliminate these problems by validating hours worked, syncing directly with payroll, and showing managers exactly who is on the job at any moment.

Businesses often lose money to unnecessary overtime or poor staffing coverage. Evolia workforce management system tracks hours against budgets in real time, flags overspending, and applies custom overtime rules automatically. This gives managers control over costs before payroll runs, not after.

Yes. Evolia is built for frontline employees who aren’t sitting at a desk and don’t have time to learn complicated software. Staff can view their schedule, request time off, swap shifts, and clock in from their phones in seconds. The mobile app averages 4.5 stars on the App Store. Most teams see full adoption within the first few weeks.

Evolia connects directly with the most popular Canadian payrolls for one-click payroll processing, along with many other HRIS platforms. Timesheets, leave balances, expenses and employee records sync automatically. No double entry, no manual exports.

Businesses often face fines or employee disputes when compliance rules are ignored. Evolia enforces company policies, union rules, overtime pay, and premiums automatically. This reduces legal risks and keeps payroll accurate.

Implementing new software can feel overwhelming. Evolia offers a turnkey setup process guided by HR experts, so businesses don’t have to figure it out alone. Most teams are fully up and running in just a few weeks.

Evolia offers flexible plans tailored to each company’s size and needs, with simple monthly billing and no long-term commitment. You can check the full pricing plans directly on the Evolia website to find the best fit for your business.

Yes. Evolia is purpose-built for industries where shift-based scheduling, variable hours, and frontline staffing are the daily reality. Retail chains use it to manage multi-location schedules and seasonal peaks. Hospitality groups use it to fill shifts fast and track labour costs against revenue. Municipalities and non-profits use it to manage complex union rules and compliance requirements. Entertainment companies use it to ensure qualified staff coverage at all times. If your organization runs on shifts and has 100 or more employees, Evolia is built for how you operate.

More than just technology

More than a platform. Evolia is your HR team’s ally.

  • Available in French, English and Spanish

    Evolia adapts to each employee’s language preference and to the reality of your business.

  • SOC 2 Type II certified

    Rest assured that your data and your employees’ information stay protected.

  • Turnkey implementation, handled for you

    No time to figure it all out? Our team takes care of the implementation for you.

  • A dedicated support team

    See why more than 95% of our clients are satisfied. Our team of experts answers your questions in under 5 minutes.

Evolia team member in front of the Evolia schedule view, with shifts by employee for the week

See how Evolia adapts to your reality

One of our experts will be happy to walk you through the benefits of Evolia tailored to your industry and specific challenges.

No generic presentations. We show you how we generate real value for your business.

  • Simplified schedule creation with full support for your business requirements.
  • Accurate tracking of hours worked and absenteeism reports.
  • Payroll data calculation and one-click transfer: expenses, bonuses, overtime, leave and more.

Request a Demo!

You are never left on your own

Our customer success team is always available to help you out with any question, concern or issue you may have. Our team of HR experts can support you through your Evolia implementation, the optimization of your HR, payroll and recruiting processes and the ongoing use of our tool. We’ll help you solve your problems quickly so you can get back to the most important task: managing your people.