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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClearCo

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A

    Jive

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AJive Software, part of the Aurea family of customer experience solutions, provides the gateway to an organization's most important assets – its knowledge and people. Jive's interactive intranet solution promises to connect people, information and ideas to help businesses outpace their competitors. The vendor says the product has more than 30 million users worldwide across every industry, and is consistently recognized as a leader by top analyst firms.N/A

    Rippling HCM

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARippling HR is a human resources platform for managing employee records, onboarding, benefits, time and attendance, compliance, and other core people operations in one system. It serves as the HR layer of the broader Rippling platform, giving companies a central place to manage the employee lifecycle while connecting HR data to payroll, IT, and finance workflows when needed.

    $8

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
    Editions & Modules
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    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsClearCo (formerly known as ClearCompany) software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user per month. The software offers tiered plans that vary depending on the modules selected, such as candidate attraction for CRM features, recruiting experience for applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, learning management, and compensation management. Pricing may differ based on organization size and specific requirements, with custom quotes provided for larger enterprises and additional features.—For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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    Community Pulse
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
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    ClearCo
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    Aurea
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    Rippling
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
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    817 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
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    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    589 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
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    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    616 Answers
    Features
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.2
    818 Ratings
    13% above category average
    New hire portal10.014 Ratings00 Ratings9.4797 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools10.016 Ratings00 Ratings9.1622 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting8.012 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.8
    9 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.0
    475 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Corporate goal setting10.07 Ratings00 Ratings9.1408 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.06 Ratings00 Ratings9.0436 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.08 Ratings00 Ratings9.1405 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.26 Ratings00 Ratings8.9435 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    10 Ratings
    33% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.3
    544 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Performance plans9.25 Ratings00 Ratings9.2487 Ratings
    Plan weighting9.85 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager note taking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.84 Ratings00 Ratings9.1461 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.86 Ratings00 Ratings9.2486 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow9.84 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.07 Ratings00 Ratings9.5514 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.84 Ratings00 Ratings9.4443 Ratings
    Reporting9.87 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    11 Ratings
    34% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.1
    402 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings8.9336 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.611 Ratings00 Ratings9.1345 Ratings
    Candidate search10.09 Ratings00 Ratings9.2362 Ratings
    Candidate development10.06 Ratings00 Ratings9.4342 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    19 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.0
    461 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Job Requisition Management10.019 Ratings00 Ratings8.9366 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.019 Ratings00 Ratings8.9355 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.613 Ratings00 Ratings9.1310 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting10.016 Ratings00 Ratings8.9319 Ratings
    Customized Application Form9.019 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management9.019 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.019 Ratings00 Ratings8.9321 Ratings
    Candidate Search10.019 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.019 Ratings00 Ratings9.1353 Ratings
    Collaboration8.018 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation9.613 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates10.019 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions9.018 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.019 Ratings00 Ratings9.1432 Ratings
    Reporting8.016 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    8.1
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring7.75 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library7.75 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.55 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content8.35 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.58 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.54 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments7.54 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management7.54 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration9.14 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics8.34 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning7.34 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.1
    1055 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings00 Ratings8.8746 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings00 Ratings8.9775 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3884 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3783 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3921 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.1820 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0632 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.4
    1101 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings00 Ratings9.4990 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings00 Ratings9.2693 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings00 Ratings9.1970 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings00 Ratings9.5970 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.5743 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.4647 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.2
    990 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings00 Ratings9.5958 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings00 Ratings9.2911 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0682 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    9.2
    1152 Ratings
    11% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings00 Ratings9.41091 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings00 Ratings9.51140 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3952 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings00 Ratings8.7630 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0818 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    8.6
    489 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings00 Ratings8.6490 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClearCo and Jive and Rippling HCM
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Jive
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling HCM
    8.8
    591 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Report builder00 Ratings00 Ratings8.6574 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings00 Ratings8.8543 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings00 Ratings8.9495 Ratings
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    SumTotal (legacy)
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (22 ratings)
    9.1
    (37 ratings)
    9.2
    (1204 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (17 ratings)
    8.9
    (22 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.1
    (4 ratings)
    9.4
    (1201 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    6.9
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (902 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    -
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    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    ClearCoJiveRippling HCM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClearCo
    If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
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    Aurea
    It's definitely worth considering Jive for the type of application we've developed i.e. a central shared repository for all employees to host and discuss information. I can't say I have ever used a superior tool, but they may exist. I'm just not sure I would want to use it exclusively for file hosting, though. It does integrate with various other tools, so perhaps it would be fine if used in conjunction with another tool for that purpose.
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    Rippling
    When I first started my new job, it was an additional one on top of a day job I already had. I didn't have time to waste between getting home and starting this new night job, so the first thing that I found was that I was blown away at how quickly and easily I could log in and start. When starting a new job, I didn't need the added stress of learning another app/portal when I had more important things to learn. I am really grateful for those 2 factors alone. Once I got more familiar with the portal, I was able to search around a bit and found some great features that have just enriched the experience even more...no training needed.
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    Pros
    ClearCo
    • Real-time updates shared across the software with remote users. It allows us to effectively manage and track candidates workflows and status within the onboarding process. This helps us effectively communicate and keep hooks in the candidate without having them fall through the cracks.
    • ClearCompany is able to customize and report to fit our company. We are in a particular industry where our time to fill, hiring costs and other metrics vary from time to time. In order to get an accurate report, ClearCompany has gone above and beyond to customize our reports and give us the data we need with a click of a button.
    • ClearCompany is always in constant communication and willing to assist. The feedback from the support team is almost instantaneous. I have the direct number to my customer care agent and her manager as well. It's nice to know they are there to help at a moment's notice. The support team has a great chat feature that allows me to send a message while i'm on the phone. They are quick to respond and always friendly.
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    Aurea
    • Individual design
    • Presence of Russian language (localization can be independently established)
    • You can configure several information tapes with different themes. One for work, the second for communication
    • A newly-arrived network user immediately receives a prepared block for beginners. After completing several game tasks, the user will receive the basics of using Jive.
    • There is a template for each scenario. There is even a template for planning R&D, and there are more than twenty of them.
    • Integrates with MS Office, Google Drive, Google Docs
    • There are all platforms (even Winphone and blackberry)
    • You can create forum threads
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    Rippling
    • Keeping track of and entering time off and watching time of approvals
    • Providing fast links to access accounts for health/retirement benefits
    • Extremely convenient access to see how much money is left in my flexible savings account and reordering a new card if I need one
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    Cons
    ClearCo
    • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
    • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
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    Aurea
    • Search functionality is very weak
    • The information architecture and taxonomy doesnt allow for easy discoverability of content
    • It's hard to navigate the and find spaces/groups that I already know about
    • The main profile/interface does not allow easy access to key tasks or common tasks.
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    Rippling
    • The overall look and feel of Rippling is dated; it looks like it's straight out of the 00's.
    • The could be more functionality in the LMS, expanded features, more options, it works, and it's basic, but it could be really great with a few added features.
    • The shift from using people's personal email to log in to their work email, not everyone wants to use their personal information to log into a work system.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    There are always external factors that can impact this decision but currently, the Jive platform is maintaining its lead in the market place in this area. If the innovation in this space by Jive continues, then this number will remain high. Integration with other systems and adaptability to changes in the market or in client needs will also make this decision hard to predict more then 6 months into the future
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    Rippling
    I've been fully impressed with the tool so far in my 6 months of being a daily user. It's rare to run into an issue that can't be solved. Customer service is quick to respond and are usually very helpful. The price is great for the upgrade we got from our past tool. We hit our ROI within the first month.
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    Usability
    ClearCo
    This software is very user friendly, not a lot of training is needed before you get the hang of it. It is also easy to setup and configure. The hiring managers also have reported that is is easy to navigate and screen candidates. You can also customize permissions to different users
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    Aurea
    It was harder to use that expected. The admin needs to be code savvy to truly customize the system. And users need to trained on the system and the setup. Trainings and monitoring need to continue to enforce use.
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    Rippling
    It is easy to use. It has an option to favorite commonly used functions, such as timekeeping and payroll. The app is easily accessible and easy to use, thanks to a quick-use option. This can be managed remotely and is great for all things HR for a company employee.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    Uptime was OK. But there was one day that the system crashed for a whole day. Our company was unable to operate. And all the plugins to word/excel froze causing those systems to freeze.

    Jive posted a statement to the media saying all customers were up, but we were not.
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    Rippling
    I like that the availability in using Rippling at any given time is useful to me. Getting on the site freely when I need gives me security of knowing that I can be in control of viewing health insurance and hours information. I have yet to get any errors in using the Rippling app.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    The product worked as designed. It just didn't work for our needs.
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    Rippling
    Rippling's performance has been great, no errors or glitches yet so far. I am confident that Going from one page to the next and all its complexity usage does not lag or times out, it works effectively and efficiently. While using Rippling and other apps it does not tend to slow it down, works great. No complaints.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ClearCo
    I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
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    Aurea
    They did an OK job when I needed them. Except for the one day the system went down. Jive pointed the finger at the hosting company, and the hosting company pointed the finger at Jive. No reliable information came to us.
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    Rippling
    I have contacted support one time, and I was assisted by the Artificial Intelligence bot. Not only did it help with my inquiry, but it also went the extra mile by suggesting other options. I was looking for a feature I could not find, and it was very helpful. It would be nice also to chat with an actual person.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    Jive online training is there. It is OK/average. I feel some other companies are doing better. It is not a piece that is required to have a successfully implementation, but it could be useful to improve it
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    Rippling
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    If I did this over, I would hire out the implementation. They know the best practices and could have guided us to make an easier to use setup.
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    Rippling
    It's really easy to implement in comparison to other tools or applications. Different key points are easily configured and implemented as per need, having different configurations in systems. Implementation is something which binds the different parameters of an organization in a single row. Implementation of rippling is much easier, quicker, and error free than any other software. I recommend it strongly!
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    Alternatives Considered
    ClearCo
    No comparison. It's apples to oranges when comparing. Clear Company is well-rounded and willing to collaborate to make it right for each company. Most other platforms make you adapt to the product they think is best without individual company needs in mind.
    Incentivized
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    Aurea
    We had a Google phone number set up before and Jive was a lot better option than that. It is more consistent and can be configured much easier and with more advanced settings. Additionally, based on the pricing as well as working with the rep on our account, it was a perfect option for us
    Incentivized
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    Rippling
    Rippling has a much more modern, user-friendly approach, and it continues to build out their product suite to help create a seamlessly integrated eco-system. BambooHR is also more modern, but doesn't seem to have the broad product suite that Rippling is pursuing. UKG felt so disconnected and archaic to work with... quite painful, actually. I really like that Rippling has been extremely supportive with the onboarding process, ensuring that you work with various members of their implementation team to get things up and running which leads to a better experience and quicker ROI.
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    Scalability
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Aurea
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    I can go on here and see all my hours and pto plus health benefits. I like to have the work handbook handy to refer to legal things. How to work my role within it's limits. Being able to put in my hours and view when they are approved is a huge benefit for me.
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    Return on Investment
    ClearCo
    • ClearCompany has some helpful options our company has utilized, but overall it has been very hard to get past some of the user interfaces that aren't functional or getting speedy responses when something isn't operational.
    • ClearCompany has custom reports that help us strategize our recruitment efforts, but we have had many instances where the reports do not pull data from the system which has lead to confusion or decisions being made with incomplete information.
    • ClearCompany has multiple avenues to contact them or get help, but they are not always effective because of the completion time frame varies.
    Incentivized
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    Aurea
    • reduce email traffic
    • reduce amount of files/documents scattered & lost across shared drives
    • increased discovery, awareness and interaction of historically more separated individuals & team functions across the organisation
    • from an IT perspective, we've benefited from improved IT operations (e.g. troubleshooting info shared and easily searched/found with all team members - such that even junior team members can solve technical problems outside of business hours, lessening the burden for standby/call-in for more senior team members)
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    Rippling
    • It was great to receive money from other country.
    • It was very helpful to use an user friendly platform for my first oversea job.
    • It was great to keep track of the amount of money I've received for the time I was employed overseas.
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    ScreenShots

    ClearCo Screenshots

    Screenshot of the personalized learning dashboard showing assigned courses, progress, notifications, and achievements — helping employees stay on track while giving leaders confidence that skills and compliance needs are being metScreenshot of AI-assisted course creation in action — generating structured training content from a simple promptScreenshot of an interview packet.Screenshot of a career site.Screenshot of an automated onboarding packet delivery with built-in scheduling and notificationsScreenshot of the dashboard to track individual goals, progress, and status in one place — driving accountability with clear goals and transparent progress

    Jive Screenshots

    Screenshot of Jive's Interactive Intranet software provides a single platform for employee collaboration without complication.

    Rippling HCM Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Rippling Dashboard: Employees' home for their payroll, benefits, documents, devices, expenses, and apps.Screenshot of Rippling Payroll: Runs payroll in 90 seconds. Pays employees and contractors around the world. Automatic tax filing.Screenshot of Rippling Benefits Administration: For the management of employees' Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.Screenshot of Rippling Single Sign-On: Employees can access all of their SaaS apps in one click from their Rippling dashboard.Screenshot of Rippling’s Time & Attendance platform. This integrates with the rest of the product suite so that when employees clock in, their approved hours automatically synced with payroll and accounting systems.Screenshot of Rippling Mobile Device Management: To manage employees' computers and devices 100% remotely.