HR Consultants Sarnia, Brampton
Brampton: 905.846.3390  |  Sarnia: 226.784.1466
Best HR & Leadership Training Company in Sarnia and Brampton, Ontario.
integral HR

Client Testimonials

Doug Billyard - President, Drive Star Shuttle Systems

As a business owner and senior executive, I have worked with Anthony Folan on a number of projects and assignments. Although his primary mandate is typically human resources and labour relations, his vast experience in general business has allowed us to take advantage of his expanded skill-set through his active participation in other key functional areas within an organization. Most importantly, Anthony's dedication to his clients and their stakeholders is beyond reproach. His willingness to apply his superior knowledge to real business settings has resulted in many positive over many years. It is with the utmost confidence that I recommend Anthony to any organization searching for a Human Resources/Labour Relations expert with demonstrated skill, experience and the ability to deliver superior results.

Rogério Silva - Chief Operating Officer, Frulact

As as COO with global responsibilities, I rely on Anthony Folan to provide expert counsel in relation to human resources and labour relations. Anthony has become a true partner to Frulact, he delivers exceptional levels of support and guidance to our leadership team in Portugal and to our Candian operations. I learn from Anthony every time I interact with him.

Paul Healy - President, Lamsar Inc.

Having Integral HR Solutions as part of our senior management resource group has allowed us to turn challenges into success stories. If you ever have the opportunity to be engaged with one of Anthony's many course offerings, you will come away inspired and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at you. A sincere thanks to Anthony for his hard work and dedication to make Lamsar a preferred employer among our competitors.

Mike Miller - Vice President, US Operations Cole International

We have been using Anthony to help educate our leadership team on various aspects of HR for years, he has never disappointed. Anthony does a fantastic job of engaging his audience and getting people to participate in discussions.  He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of HR, he also has a unique ability to relay that information in a way that people are able to understand and learn from.  I HIGHLY recommend the services of Integral HR Solutions. 

Dave McMahon - General Manager, Bristol Car and Truck Rentals

Bristol Car and Truck Rentals has partnered with Integral HR Solutions for over three years. During this time, Anthony Folan has been highly reliable and is always available for a phone call or email at any time. Anthony has also attended and presented several seminars at our annual management conference. Presentations address a variety of topics from professional development to resolving workplace conflict. Our employees are fully engaged when Anthony is presenting, he gets their full attention; his presentation skills are exceptional. We have relied heavily on Anthony over the past year as we managed through the pandemic. He has provided guidance, legislated updates and recommend policy changes per government regulations. I strongly recommend Integral HR Solutions to any company big or small that requires assistance navigating through the HR waters.

Douglas J. Paterson - DDS, MD, FRCD(C) Oral Surgeon

Anthony Folan brings tremendous vigour and enthusiasm to the advice and counsel that he has provided to our surgical practice. As employers of over 60 staff in three offices, our group of six specialists found it virtually impossible to stay abreast of the many changes that characterise the realm of HR today. Anthony has implemented a bottom-up reorganisation of all aspects of HR in our practice and remains available on a daily basis for any and all issues that require his intervention and guidance. This has allowed us to establish a professional ' best in class ' mechanism for dealing with both the day-to-day and the occasional contentious staff issues that inevitably will arise and carry on with the business of patient care, our primary focus. We would recommend Anthony to any busy health care professional.

John K. Gordon - Senior VP, Methanex (Retired)

I have been fortunate to partner with Anthony Folan of Integral HR Solutions through a significant and complex organizational change management initiative. His creative thinking and facilitative approach resulted in attaining our goal of successfully integrating critical HR practices with our strategic business plans.A highly effective leader with a solid business acumen, Anthony has established himself as an extremely competent HR practitioner. Displaying professionalism while providing sage advice allows him to build instant rapport and credibility with individuals at all levels within organizations. I take this opportunity to wish Anthony continued success with Integral HR Solutions.

John B. Duffield P.Eng - General Manager, Watford Roof Truss

Having worked with Anthony Folan now for more than a year on a wide range of issues, and planning to continue, I can wholeheartedly recommend his services. His depth of experience and breadth of knowledge at a very senior level is of exceptional value to business clients. Even more significant are his facilitation and negotiating skills. It is a rare executive who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and help create competent multi-level teams. It is even rarer to find someone who can inspire top management. I would characterize Anthony as motivating, informing, and, most importantly, highly effective. Having been in manufacturing for 48 years, I can honestly say that Anthony ranks with the best!

Robert F. Tighe - Managing Director, Robert F. Tighe Barristers & Solicitors.

Anthony Folan is a hand’s on HR specialist who is able to see the long term big picture for his clients. Anthony works closely with senior management to create individualized go forward plans that motivated employees thrive under, bringing new initiative and focus to assist management reach its goals. Anthony’s energy and willingness to do the heavy lifting has a direct impact on the people he works with and assists. Anthony’s knowledge of the relevant legislation together with his experience allows him to assist employers spot and solve problems before they occur in many instances. Over time as employment legal counsel since the early 80’s, I have witnessed Anthony’s ability to provide clients with cost effective solutions to employment problems that solves their employment management needs in many instances. I recommend Anthony to any employer seeking to manage their work force to avoid the traps that frequently present in our increasingly litigious environment.

Jesus Garcia Pons - President, ARB ARENDAL, Mexico

Anthony has been a great help to ARENDAL. With his excellence in people skills, he has been instrumental in uncapping our energy and fostering the flow of ideas. Most important, he is very much ground oriented, thus the ideas and energy are transformed to practical, effective and doable actions for our company. He has been able to achieve the above despite the cultural differences realized when working in Mexico. Initially we called on Anthony to facilitate a Vision and Values session with our senior leadership team. Based on the outstanding results, we continue to count in him to provide support to the rest of the organization.

Kevin Goodhand CA, CPA - COO, Duststop Air Filters

Anthony has become an invaluable resource for our management team. His assistance with policy creation, workplace investigations and staff training has been exceptional. We look forward to continuing to utilize Anthony's expertise in the years to come. I would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an Executive Level HR Professional.

Peter Heysel P. Eng. - VP - Engineering & Manufacturing, Pan Oston Ltd.

I have sought out the counsel of Anthony in the area of Human Resource Management for several years. Anthony has a wealth of experience and is a recognized expert in this field. He is a highly focused professional who is able to get to the heart of an issue quickly and provide value to organizations on both tactical and strategic Human Resource issues. Anthony is able to quickly build rapport with a team and gain the trust of any group. From this position he is able to provide open, honest and pertinent feedback to the leadership team that helps to materially improve the organization. From a coaching perspective, I have always found his advice to be both practical and sound, and would recommend Anthony and Integral HR Solutions to any organization looking for a professional approach in managing HR projects.

Dr. Gurjit Bajwa - Managing Partner, Urgent Care Centres

Anthony is a true subject matter expert, he knows his trade with intimacy. Anthony has helped transition our organization from a wandering ship to one with a defined mission. Our HR function has transformed from haphazard to true enterprise level. Our General Manager has grown under his tutelage. I'm indebted to my colleague who recommended Mr. Folan.

Adrian Roelands - Co-Founder, Roelands Plant Farms Inc.

We have partnered with Integral HR Solutions on many occasions over the past 5 years.  Whether it is coaching, recruitment or more delicate HR situations, Anthony's guidance has been priceless. 

Nick Salaris - Executive Director, Lambton County Developmental Services

We have been fortuante enough to work with Anthony on some very complex human resources and employee issues.  In addition to being extremely knowledgable, Anthony is also very pragmatic. His wealth of experience, calm demeanor, great organizational skills and strategic thinking abilites were tremendous assets to our organization.  Anthony is a pleasure to work with. 

Rohinton Gatta - Chief Operating Officer, Ferrell Group of Companies

Anthony Folan of Integral HR Solutions is a true professional in the Human Resources world.  We have partnered with Anthony since 2013, we truly value his services.  Support has been provided for numerous projects including contract negotiations, mediations, and HR consulting services and advice.  Anthony and his company have always been there for us and have introduced solutions that include professional development seminars for our leadership teams. 

John Tylak - President, E&M Copper Ltd.

I have had the pleasure of working with Anthony of Integral HR Solutions since 2019, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his expertise and dedication.  Anthony’s deep understanding of HR practices, combined with his thoughtful and professional approach, has made a significant impact on our organization.  He takes the time to understand our specific needs and provides tailored solutions that have truly elevated our HR processes and organizational development.  

Anthony’s professionalism and commitment to excellence are evident throughout our engagement. He is always responsive, easy to communicate with, and goes above and beyond to ensure that we are satisfied with the outcomes. His leadership training and guidance with our team has been invaluable, and I highly recommend Integral HR Solutions to any business looking to enhance their performance.

Thank you, Anthony, for your outstanding support and for helping us navigate complex HR challenges with ease!

-
-
-