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Introduction
BMR operates over 275 stores across Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritime provinces, including 10 corporate branches located mainly in Greater Montreal and the Saguenay region. The company is known for its expertise in building materials and its personalized customer service for both homeowners and contractors.
Like many large retail networks, BMR faced ongoing challenges in workforce management and employee scheduling across multiple locations.
The challenge: time-consuming manual processes
BMR encountered several issues due to manual scheduling and outdated HR processes. The company still relied on Excel spreadsheets to plan shifts, track absences, and coordinate teams a method that led to significant time loss, limited visibility, and frequent errors. Some employees even had to go in-store to check their schedules.
Internal communication also slowed things down. Their existing service provider lacked flexibility and responsiveness, making it difficult to adapt the system to BMR’s unique needs.
To overcome this, the company sought a modern HR software solution to simplify employee scheduling, improve team communication, and offer a more intuitive workforce management experience.
“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 .”
The solution: streamlining scheduling with Evolia
To modernize its processes, BMR implemented Evolia, an all-in-one employee scheduling and workforce management platform designed in Quebec. Evolia helped automate shift planning, absence requests, and internal messaging, saving valuable time for both managers and employees.
With Evolia, employees can now easily:
- Access their schedules through self-service mobile access
- Submit time-off requests directly in the app
- Receive real-time updates and messages without paperwork
Managers, meanwhile, enjoy a centralized, flexible HR management tool that adapts to their workflows, reducing scheduling errors and streamlining daily operations.
A local solution for a Canadian company
BMR proudly supports the Canadian economy by offering consumers a wide range of Canadian-made products at competitive prices. Choosing a Quebec-based HR software was a natural step in line with that philosophy.
Evolia’s dedicated support team worked closely with BMR to ensure a smooth implementation, providing personalized onboarding and adapting the platform to their specific operational needs.
Today, BMR benefits from a fully digital HR management solution that aligns with its values of efficiency, innovation, and local partnership.
