The Citation Group Expands in Canada with New Health and Safety Product

The Citation Group, a global leader in compliance software, has successfully integrated HRdownloads, a top Canadian HR management software provider, into its portfolio. Rebranded as Citation Canada, this move marks a significant expansion into the Canadian market, accompanied by the launch of a new health and safety product designed to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the country.

1. Acquisition and Rebranding:
   • Acquisition: Citation Group’s first acquisition in Canada.
   • Rebranding: HRdownloads is now Citation Canada, reflecting its integration into the global group.
2. Product Development and Innovation:
   • New Features and Integrations: Significant investment in expanding and evolving the product.
   • Health and Safety Product: New suite of connected services to manage occupational health and safety.
3. Impact on Canadian SMBs:
   • Support for SMBs: Equips over 6,000 small and medium-sized businesses with expert HR knowledge and resources.
   • Client Benefits: Includes access to Canada’s largest HR content library, policy compliance, training, and more.
   • Client Testimonials: Positive feedback from clients like Storage Vault Canada highlights the value of Citation Canada’s services in maintaining compliance and training.
4. Leadership and Future Plans:
   • Terra Aartsen: Chief Product Officer of Citation Canada, emphasizes the continuity and quality of service.
   • Richard Stabbins: Managing Director, focuses on investing in people and technology, with a new presence in Toronto.
   • Expansion Goals: Citation Group’s commitment to expanding in Canada and other global markets, with plans to enhance its compliance and certification solutions.
5. Global Reach and Strategy:
   • Client Base: Supports over 100,000 clients worldwide.
   • Expansion Focus: Continued growth in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
   • Investment: Ongoing investment in software platforms to meet modern business needs and enhance client impact.

The Citation Group’s acquisition and rebranding of HRdownloads to Citation Canada represent a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. With the introduction of a new health and safety product, Citation Canada continues to offer exceptional HR solutions while supporting the evolving needs of Canadian SMBs.