Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCo
Score 8.2 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
Paycom
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Paycom is an automated HCM platform, built on a single database that eliminates redundant data entry through automation. A payroll and HR software solution, Paycom is used by organizations of all sizes to access employee data without navigating multiple systems.N/A
Pricing
ClearCoPaycom
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ClearCoPaycom
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level 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.
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
ClearCo
Chose 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.
Chose ClearCo
Communication is much easier in ClearCompany; processes are less cumbersome and making changes in the system is much easier. It's great for organizations that need to be nimble or may be evolving in their Talent Acquisition processes.
Chose ClearCo
We selected Clear because it is comprehensive. It also allows for video screenings in the application process and that feature saves us time during the interview process. Companies like HigherMe don't provide that. We also utilize Jolt for checklists. Clear unfortunately …
Chose ClearCo
The comparison was night and day. ClearCompany has the ability to grow with our organization with an all encompassing platform.
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany is the most straightforward product I have used. Every other ATS has had too many bells and whistles that show on your website and aren't used. Many are really difficult to navigate or don't have offer letter creation or interview scheduling capabilities.
Chose ClearCo
At first, I liked Jazz better. I thought the interface was easier and looked better. However, after using ClearCompany for a few months, and a few updates later, I think ClearCompany is the better of the two choices. The applicant grading in ClearCompany is much better, has …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany is so much more user-friendly and intuitive.
Chose ClearCo
I cannot compare ClearCompany to other products but it's worth the investment and blows pen and paper evaluations out of the water!
Chose ClearCo
The one main feature ClearCompany has that others don't, is the texting feature in the recruitment module.
Chose ClearCo
I selected it because it looked really great at the time and they were offering a huge discount.
Chose ClearCo
We switched from Hireology to ClearCompany, mainly for the price point. We also felt that CC could offer a bit more of a custom ATS. There are moments, though, where our management team feels that they received more applicants with Hireology than ClearCompany. I think part of …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany has a lot of fresh ideas and functionality, but the system doesn't compare to any of the previous ATS systems I have used, and this is based on basic user interfaces and ease of use. ClearCompany doesn't have options set in place to keep companies compliant, and …
Chose ClearCo
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany had many more features and is more user friendly than the bullhorn system I used in my last role.
Chose ClearCo
HRM has been our provider for some time now. We've evaluated others recently to see what is comparable or more industry specific. Haven't decided to switch yet, but as we review products, that could change.
Paycom
Chose Paycom
I personally have used ADP before, but that was just as a user, not as a manager supporting other users. So really, my experience is primarily with Paycom.
Chose Paycom
I haven't used a whole lot, but I would say the only other one would be Blackbaud. Where I came from before, we used Blackbaud as our payroll provider, and Paycom is so much more user-friendly. Once we moved to Paycom, and then where I'm at now, we used ADP and also switched. …
Chose Paycom
The user-friendliness of Paycom really stands out. Employees seem to have an easier time logging in and getting to what they need, whereas I've heard ADP can be a little trickier and that some users have experienced login issues. With Paycom, everything is very straightforward. …
Chose Paycom
I'm not part of the evaluation team, but from an HR perspective, we've used UKG, and that was really the main system before Paycom. Prior to that, we used a system that doesn't even exist anymore. Paycom is much more intuitive and user-friendly, and the capabilities are on a …
Chose Paycom
I like Paycom more than ADP. ADP is a little more difficult to navigate, whereas Paycom has a more straightforward and intuitive navigation system.
Chose Paycom
Oracle has an HRIS. They have an HR, finance, IT, everything-in-one type of platform, and there's an HR functionality part of it. It's really good. I've used PeopleSoft, which is more of a database type and doesn't have as many functions as Paycom. We went through a very …
Chose Paycom
Nothing really compares. I've used StaffConnect before to check in, but they don't necessarily have an app, and it's only web-based. I haven't been able to find an app or anything. And again, it's just not my favorite because it also does it by GPS location. And I'll be at work …
Chose Paycom
We were initially Paycor customers for our recruiting, and we used ADP for payroll previously. Paycom was an all-inclusive solution. And I do know that ADP and Paycor now have solutions, but at the time, they didn’t have what we wanted for the flexibility, the price, and really …
Chose Paycom
PeopleSoft and Tyler are pretty similar, with similar built in workflows, and extensive reporting systems. UKG has a lot of things that we like, but is more expensive.
Chose Paycom
I have not currently used any other products. I'm still kind of new to the HR industry. The only other thing that I really have to compare it to is Vonmar's system, which they created themselves, and it was not user-friendly.
Chose Paycom
Payroll. Unfortunately, with ADP, we're in the 21st century, and they still make me upload a spreadsheet when we do payroll. So a lot of room for mistakes, a lot of back and forth. None of that happens with Paycom. And Paychex, when I used, they were just coming out to the …
Chose Paycom
More centralized data. UKG didn't have as many, I guess, areas, or like the W2, it wasn't all in UKG. It's just that everything is more centralized than UKG and Paycom.
Chose Paycom
I've used PeopleSoft, and golly, ADP certainly evaluated Paylocity. That seems to be sort of a common competitor with Paycom, although I'm thinking they're kind of losing the battle, and Paycom's winning. We've also looked at Bamboo HR. BambooHR is great, but I think a solution …
Chose Paycom
We were on UKG before we switched to Paycom. I've been on ADP. I worked with Workday a little bit. So yeah, worked with a few of them. Right now, Paycom is the best. It's the best.
Chose Paycom
I appreciate the single database platform. Some of the other programs I have used in the past are not as intuitive or user-friendly. The reporting is accurate and timely. There isn't any confusion between the modules trying to communicate with one another. We also have …
Chose Paycom
Paycom was definitely number one. It definitely had a few aspects that were more advanced and the data security was a big deal for us, and that was very helpful.
Chose Paycom
Paycom is definitely better than all of those options because it has everything, including performance reviews. A lot of those systems are very limited.
Chose Paycom
Way better. We had to use a bunch of different programs that didn’t speak to each other, where Paycom is a one-stop shop.
Chose Paycom
When evaluating competitors, one of the decision points has been how seamless the experience is from login to each of the different modules. Many legacy providers have the same modules, but they are not seamless. They are "connected" behind the scenes and skinned to appear to …
Chose Paycom
Paycom just seemed more established and more user-friendly, which is one of the main things I was looking for.
Chose Paycom
Paylocity is completely segmented modules. Paycom is one system.
Features
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Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.3
Ratings
25% above category average
Paycom
8.4
Ratings
5% above category average
New hire portal10.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.8
Ratings
29% above category average
Paycom
6.3
Ratings
24% below category average
Corporate goal setting10.00 Ratings4.20 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility10.00 Ratings4.80 Ratings
Performance tracking9.20 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.6
Ratings
33% above category average
Paycom
7.9
Ratings
0% above category average
Performance plans9.20 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Plan weighting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.80 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Review status tracking9.80 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.80 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Reporting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.6
Ratings
34% above category average
Paycom
7.9
Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.60 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Candidate search10.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Candidate development10.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.3
Ratings
27% above category average
Paycom
7.6
Ratings
3% below category average
Job Requisition Management10.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.60 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Candidate Search10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking10.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Collaboration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
Paycom
-
Ratings
Course authoring7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.1
Ratings
0% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.3
Ratings
2% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.5
Ratings
4% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.7
Ratings
6% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
4.9
Ratings
49% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.90 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.2
Ratings
4% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.80 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.7
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Likelihood to Renew
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9.0
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Usability
10.0
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9.0
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Availability
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9.5
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Performance
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9.0
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Support Rating
8.9
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8.9
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In-Person Training
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10.0
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Online Training
-
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7.8
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Implementation Rating
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6.6
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Configurability
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8.0
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Ease of integration
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8.5
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Product Scalability
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7.6
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Vendor post-sale
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9.0
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9.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
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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As I mentioned, the onboarding process is incredibly easy. We have around 300 employees and are constantly hiring, so Paycom has been a huge help. In fact, the ATS functionality was a major factor in our decision to switch to Paycom.
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Pros
  • Interview scheduling--ClearCompany integrates your Outlook calendar with their system, so when a candidate accepts an interview time, it goes right to Outlook.
  • Communication with hiring teams is super easy in this system. You just tag a hiring manager in the notes and communicate there regarding candidate progress. This is super helpful down the road as well if you need to look back at any communication (rather than trying to sift through emails).
  • The general setup is very user friendly. It is easy to find candidates, reqs, and information.
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  • Paycom does a particularly good job of updating and taking in information. We have a rep named Alex Cisco, who I hear from two or three times a month. He’ll just want to drop by and say, “Hey, how’s the product working? Is there anything I can do to help you with the product? And by the way, do you know about this new feature?” If I have feedback, I give it to Alex, and if he doesn’t know how to fix it that day, he’ll take it to research and development, and we may see an answer for it a month or two down the road.
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Cons
  • 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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  • One thing that we did come across recently is we were restructuring our organization chart and we did find that in order to update someone's job title, for example, we had to go into two different places, not just the employees page. We had to go into a different function as well and it took up a lot of time.
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Likelihood to Renew
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we are having no problems with how the system works and our support system at paycom is the best - we are learning more and using the system in more ways all the time the only thing that could be better is pricing on some things
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Usability
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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Because it's very easy to use. It's web-based, and you can use it on your cell phone; you can do everything that you do on your laptop on your cell phone, which is unheard of. I haven't heard of other companies being able to do that.
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Reliability and Availability
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They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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Performance
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Yes load quickly
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Support Rating
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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In 6 years, we've never had a bad experience with client support. We implemented during COVID, and I was the only person in HR at the time. I was also having to homeschool our children, which meant bizarre work hours and limited time to focus on platform build at times. There were nights that I was literally on calls at 11 pm and the implementation team was unbelievably supportive. Recently, a Position Seat specialist came on site to help us set up for our 5 client codes - the experience was transformative for how we use the platform and an absolute game changer. I trust Paycom because I trust our representatives. They truly are strategic partners for us, and work to ensure we're maximizing the platform and that our needs are being met
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In-Person Training
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Tadd and Ellie have been great! They have show us many aspects that implementation did not. They are very personable and action oriented as well. Anytime we need them they offer to swing in.
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Online Training
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It was good, but hard to know what questions you need to ask until you actually get in there and start working with a live product. But Paycom is also very helpful every time I call and can't figure something out. Nathan has been very friendly and helpful no matter what I call him about. He is always eager to help out.
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Implementation Rating
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Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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Alternatives Considered
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit our needs, and have offered training and perks along the way. Paycom is great, but, it doesn't stack up to the level of customization, ease-of-use, or services that ClearCompany provides. I don't think we'll be making a change anytime soon
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I haven't used a whole lot, but I would say the only other one would be Blackbaud. Where I came from before, we used Blackbaud as our payroll provider, and Paycom is so much more user-friendly. Once we moved to Paycom, and then where I'm at now, we used ADP and also switched. Both companies have been very pleased. Stacking up against those, I would say Paycom meets our needs as an employer for payroll and our benefits platform as well. Even switching our benefits over to Paycom was a big decision for us, and there were some bumps in the road, as there are with any change, but it's always met all of our needs, and we're very happy with it.
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Scalability
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They are not able to meet our current needs
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Return on Investment
  • The original ATS was costing us more than when we switched to Clear and it only posted to one major job site only allowing 30 requisitions per month. We have no limitation on job reqs, better tracking, and posting to all major job boards with integration to our payroll and website for less money.
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  • I would say the impact has been positive. Everything I've needed to do for my job has been available within the system, and if there was ever something I couldn't figure out, I could reach out to customer service, and they would help me. Personally, I haven't had any issues with it.
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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

Paycom Screenshots

Screenshot of a new study that reveals that for a composite organization representative of interviewed clients, unifying HR and payroll in a single-database software with automation and streamlined workflows achieved a three-year 362% ROI and resulted in: $1.4M net present value*; over 45% total time saved by HR; 80% time saved on compliance work.Screenshot of IWant, which is a command-driven AI engine in a single database, for instant access to employee data.Screenshot of Direct Data Exchange®, which takes a detailed pulse of how employees interact with Paycom. It automatically assigns a dollar value of savings based on Ernst & Young research.