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- Wekelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
My current implemented Clear Company Software for six clients. They are happy with its...
Beoordeeld op 7-6-2018
1. Employee Performance Management
2. The software helps employers are able to hire the best...
1. Employee Performance Management
2. The software helps employers are able to hire the best talent
3. Employees are able to understand what they bring to the table
4. The software helps in on boarding and recruitment of employees
Pluspunten
I like how the software tracks an employee holistically. From onboarding, recruitment, goal tracking and performance management using metrics for measuring success. This is helps employers hire the top talent. The software is also beneficial for employees since they are able to understand how their work impacts a company.
Minpunten
1. It can take some time for users to learn how to use the software, but once they do, things are smooth.
2. The software does not allow for much customization like theme color.
- Sector: Machine- en installatiebouw
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Maandelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
Great Experience
Beoordeeld op 10-9-2020
Very happy with our choice. Great people.
Very happy with our choice. Great people.
Pluspunten
Excellent customer service, ability to speak to a live CSR is a undeniable plus.
Easy to navigate and launch.
Paperless approach
Minpunten
Printing option is not the strongest. Definitely needs improvement on printing formatting.
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Okay system; bad customer service
Beoordeeld op 3-6-2016
I was with this system when it was HRM and then ClearCompany bought it out. This happened a year...
I was with this system when it was HRM and then ClearCompany bought it out. This happened a year after we implemented the HRM system and it felt like we had to go through constant training with our hiring managers and updates for the transition. I had 3-4 different reps in less than 2 years and the response time was horrible. I waited over a month for things to get done and implemented. When ClearCompany took the product over it was definitely better than HRM but not enough to justify them wanting to double our cost! I felt like it was finally an okay system as opposed to bad and was not willing to pay twice the amount for okay. If you're a growing organization and don't want to go through the headache of changing systems in the future look for a system that does not charge per recruiter license. A lot of the functions that only recruiters could utilize should have been available to hiring managers or HR generalists. For example, you could not search a specific applicant if you did not have a recruiter license so if we made a hire and HR needed to grab some info from the system they could not use their hiring manager access to do so even if they had access to the candidate in the requisition. They had to try and remember which requisition they were pulled from and go into the requ and find the candidate which makes it challenging if you have to hire 20 of the same position. Another headache is if you want to really track your candidates and the time to fill you can't indicate to the system that you need 20 admins, you have to post 20 times. Waste of time.
Overall: System is ok and functioning = 3 (the CRM aspect is horrible, I wouldn't recommend at all this is just for ATS)
Ease of use: search limitations and the fact you can't identify more than one hire needed for a role increased the workload = 2
Customer service: horrible. Expect delayed responses and implementation of things needed. Really impacts the efficiency. = 1
Antwoord van ClearCompany
Hi Tina, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you have not had an optimal experience with our customer service team. It sounds like we did not effectively communicate our rebrand or some of our staffing updates to your team. We changed our name from HRM Direct to ClearCompany in 2013 to better reflect our total offering, and were not acquired. We strove to minimize the impact this name change had on our clients, and it looks like we didn¿t excel on that with your team. We apologize for any confusion the change caused for you. Additionally, we are committed to offering our team members options for growth in their careers. As a result, we do see staffing changes from time to time. In your account's case, we promoted two Relationship Managers into more senior roles in 2014 - both of whom were dedicated to your account.
- Sector: Werving en selectie
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 11-50 werknemers
- Anders 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 7.0 /10
Solid program with good support
Beoordeeld op 16-10-2019
Pluspunten
This program is reliable, customizable, good support.
Minpunten
Cost increases over the years were significant. Forced me to look for other options.

- Dagelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
Excellent quality ClearCompany
Beoordeeld op 6-4-2018
Pluspunten
Great, excellent quality ClearCompany, incredible, I'm totally satisfied to have worked with this company.
Minpunten
I really do not have any complaints, I have no doubt that it is one of the best companies in the area of human resources. Highly Recommended

- Anders 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 7.0 /10
It is easy to filter the right candidates for recruitment, we save time in the election and...
Beoordeeld op 29-5-2018
I have had a better organization and I can count on a tool to collect, inform and analyze data.
I have had a better organization and I can count on a tool to collect, inform and analyze data.
Pluspunten
What I like the most is the help of the support staff, always willing to collaborate in everything necessary to continue with the process, as well as how easy it has been for the selection process for hiring and saving time in filtering the candidates and their skills
Minpunten
I do not like that he does not have a live interview feature.
you can not link it to other databases and neither
to be able to filter candidates within the same category based on their punctuation

- Wekelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
I love ClearCompany because it has everything I need in an easy-to-use system.
Beoordeeld op 4-4-2018
The main benefit is that it allows to recruit clients throughout the world.
The main benefit is that it allows to recruit clients throughout the world.
Pluspunten
It is a very good and easy-to-use software, in addition to allowing access to information in various ways to find what is needed. It serves as a great support since it has online training videos and allows the liking of other companies that want to sell a new function.
Minpunten
There is no cons with this software, the only thing would be the evolution of technology, so they must constantly update to allow much faster communication

- Wekelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
Very impressive
Beoordeeld op 6-4-2018
Pluspunten
I think the quality of the work offered by ClearCompany is very impressive and without a doubt it is one of the most important things about this company, its service has no comparison, one of the best companies in the area of human resources.
Minpunten
I am truly happy to have worked with them and anxious to return. I really do not have any complaints to give, I loved their work and service, Very good and recommended.

- Sector: Farmaceutica
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 51-200 werknemers
- Anders 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Gebruiksgemak
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
Clean user interface!
Beoordeeld op 11-3-2020
Pluspunten
Easy user interface and mobile capabilities. Love the reporting aspects to it and makes it easy to track applicants not to mention access to many qualified resumes.
Minpunten
The software is pricey for a smaller business. You have to pay for additional user seats and sometimes the ATS can have glitches.

- Anders 1-5 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
Facilitates and optimizes the online recruitment process without using large amounts of paper
Beoordeeld op 25-6-2018
Its excellent organization allows to maintain track of applicants in one place, so it facilitates...
Its excellent organization allows to maintain track of applicants in one place, so it facilitates the hiring process. I recommend it
Pluspunten
It is available at a reasonable price, organization during the hiring process of an applicant, helps employers hire the best talent, excellent service support staff and personalized training
Minpunten
It would be useful to add more than one person as a live interviewer in order to optimize the interview process
- Sector: Gezondheid, wellness en fitness
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 1.001-5.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
ClearCompany is great!
Beoordeeld op 20-6-2023
Awesome experience, never had a problem.
Awesome experience, never had a problem.
Pluspunten
ClearCompany is a great tool to use in my position as a administrative assistant. I post job ads, connect with applicants, and get our new hires in. CC is a very easy, user friendly website, and makes my job easier.
Minpunten
I have no issues with ClearCompany, great tool.
- Sector: Managementconsulting
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 51-200 werknemers
- Maandelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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- Gebruiksgemak
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
Good system
Beoordeeld op 13-6-2023
Pluspunten
Very easy to use with lots of additional bells and whistles if you want them
Minpunten
THe integration with the background check was difficult and took quite awhile.
- Sector: Ziekenhuis- en gezondheidszorgbranche
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 1.001-5.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
User of Clear Company Everyday
Beoordeeld op 8-12-2021
From the Onboarding/Recruiting prospective, CC has been wonderful. We would have never been able...
From the Onboarding/Recruiting prospective, CC has been wonderful. We would have never been able to do what we do with the old system we had. Being able to onboard in the same platform as the ATS streamlines the process and the integration with ADP is very helpful.
Pluspunten
Without Clear Company we would have never been able to work as efficiently as we did during Covid. We were able to have the onboarding and recruiting staff work remotely with ease. In fact, we have been able to keep the staff in remote work situations past the worst of Covid and have found our productivity has increased.
Minpunten
It would be nice to sort all of the requisitions by title. It would be nice if the career site could be posted by location then the candidate could click a city/county and be able to narrow down those positions. Yes, there is a search option but when you first go to the site and see 200+ positions it is a bad impression.
- Sector: Fabricage van elektrische/elektronische producten
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
Most intuitive and functional applicant tracking software yet!
Beoordeeld op 27-2-2018
I have used other applicant tracking software solutions before but they were often cumbersome to...
I have used other applicant tracking software solutions before but they were often cumbersome to use or never had quite the right functionality that I wanted. I love ClearCompany so much because it truly has everything I need in an easy to use system. AND just when I think it couldn't be better they come up with new enhancements! I have, and will continue to recommend ClearCompany ATS to anyone who has recruiting responsibilities, especially if they are a government contractor!
Pluspunten
Very intuitive and user friendly to use. Various ways to access information and sort information to see what you need. The Clear Company team is extremely responsive to providing help but also listening to suggestions for future improvements. Their support is top notch - from online training videos, to online chat and a customer success manager who not only cares but follows up (and not like other companies who will reach out when they want to sell me a new feature). I also attended their 2017 Talent Conference in Boston, which was really a great learning opportunity as well as to connect with my
Minpunten
I would not say there are any cons, but we live in a time where instant gratification has become the norm and expectation. There have been times when I have waited 30 - 60 min for a response to my online chat request. There are new reports I would like to have, but I know their reporting function just went under an overhaul and I am working on moving to the new platform soon, so I am excited to see what the new reporting capabilities are. The only other improvement I could suggest right now is to make this highly capable software to be better suited for a global company. We have business in India and ClearCompany has helped us to utilize their system for our recruiter in India, but there is still opportunity to improve the system for a company doing business overseas.
- Sector: Machinebouw
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 11-50 werknemers
- Dagelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
ClearCo Made My Job Easier! Thank you for the great support!!.
Beoordeeld op 27-2-2023
I honestly have had a very pleasant experience. I am confident when using the system and feel...
I honestly have had a very pleasant experience. I am confident when using the system and feel supported. I really enjoyed having the freedom to explore the system on my own with resources from ClearCo.
Pluspunten
I love the support we've received and continue to receive. Great friendly service and fast!
Minpunten
I would like it to provide more options to connect to different softwares. ADP Run for example.
- Sector: Human Resources
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 6.0 /10
Very Strong, Very Expensive
Beoordeeld op 8-9-2022
Clear is a great option if you are looking for a one-stop shop, and willing to pay for extra...
Clear is a great option if you are looking for a one-stop shop, and willing to pay for extra features.
Pluspunten
The HR on-boarding process is straightforward and reliable. Tracking candidates is easy and requisitions are easy to deploy. Customer service is expensive but very responsive and very helpful.
Minpunten
The platform is very inflexible in terms of exporting data, especially application answers. Usage of their API is behind a pay wall, and reporting is lackluster.
- Sector: Openbaar beleid
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 51-200 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1-5 maanden lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
So Far So Good
Beoordeeld op 14-1-2019
So far we have really enjoyed our move to Clear Company. The implementation team have been so very...
So far we have really enjoyed our move to Clear Company. The implementation team have been so very helpful in getting us up and running very quickly. We have weekly calls to make sure things are moving along the way they should, and I feel like I always have support if I need any help. The whole applicant tracking module is very customizable, so all of our needs were able to be met without a problem. Overall, so far I feel like it's worth the extra money we're paying (compared to our old system) to have such time savings and ease of use.
Pluspunten
We purchased all three modules, but so far have only fully implemented one of them (applicant tracking). We are currently beginning implementation of the onboarding module, and the performance management module will be last. So far, we really like the applicant tracking module. Hiring managers have told me they find it easy to use, very intuitive and easy to figure out. I especially like the interview invitation piece, because it integrates with my Outlook calendar and the entire process is automated. No longer do I have to spend hours on the phone trying to schedule candidates for interviews... this system practically does it for me. I also really like the Scorecard feature, where I can route Scorecards with each application to the entire hiring team and have them review and score each candidate on their own. I can then review all of their notes and it helps me narrow down my search very quickly. So far I'm really enjoying the time savings that Clear Company has given me.
Minpunten
So far, there's really nothing I don't like about it. Again, we've only fully implemented one module, and have only been using it for a couple of weeks. But so far I really like everything about it. If I had to identify one con, it would be that there is an additional cost to add more than three customized forms in the onboarding module. But I'm working around that, so not a really big deal.
- Sector: Vervoer/over de weg/per spoor
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
It's in there!
Beoordeeld op 15-12-2020
I have been with 3 different companies looking for ATS solutions. I used Clear Company at the...
I have been with 3 different companies looking for ATS solutions. I used Clear Company at the first, tried to implement at the second and I brought it with me and implemented at the third.
Pluspunten
The functionality of the software and the ease to tailor to our needs is amazing. If you want the software to do something, and it's not, it usually user error. If you want a feature, chances are it's in there!! The chat feature and online tools are spot on and the account managers are attentive and supportive.
Minpunten
I don't ways want to go to reports. I would like export options on individual screens. It's not a deal breaker at all. I am just spoiled by all the other features so now I want one click satisfation on this too.
- Wekelijks 1-5 maanden lang gebruikt
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Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
The best tool for personnel working in recruitment and selection of personnel
Beoordeeld op 25-7-2018
Saving time, managing profiles of candidates in an organized way fluidity of information, selection...
Saving time, managing profiles of candidates in an organized way fluidity of information, selection process and recruitment faster and more efficiently
Pluspunten
It allows you to access the information of the candidate in an agile way, you can search with the filters the specific characteristics that you need that meets the candidate, it facilitates you to send by mail the data of the candidate to the requesting management so that it is evaluated. Clear Company is easy to use, has a wide variety of options and allows you to regroup the candidates by categories or profiles, allows you to schedule interviews, allows you to see the profile of candidates in a simple way, allows to make comments of the candidates, in general terms this is a very useful tool that can facilitate the tasks of selection and recruitment of personnel
Minpunten
So far the benefits obtained from the program are more than the negative points, in fact it has been a lot of help to our area of selection of personnel, because it facilitated the activities, see the profiles of the candidates, have the information of the candidates organized , give a quick response to the units that require a professional for a certain bacchante, we can send you directly by mail the profiles of the possible candidates for them to evaluate them and we can choose the one whose profile meets the minimum requirements for the position or charge, has allowed us to improve our quality of management and service.
- Sector: Vervoer/over de weg/per spoor
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
Responsive Customer Service/Ease of Use/ Great Value
Beoordeeld op 16-6-2021
Never really had an issue that wasn't quickly resolved
Never really had an issue that wasn't quickly resolved
Pluspunten
Clear does just what we need and more. Easy to use and intuitive. Like texting feature.
Minpunten
At this point I am happy with everything
- Sector: Computersoftware
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Gebruiksgemak
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
Easily Usable, Functional and Customer Focused ATS
Beoordeeld op 11-9-2019
Pluspunten
ClearCompany's ATS is the best system I have used in a HR setting. It is user-friendly and has a nice design to it. In my opinion, the greatest factor for me is that it integrates with Outlook and all of your communication with candidates is stored directly into the system without having to do anything. I think it is well organized with a dashboard that can help you by just looking at it. I think it's easy to move through as well. I also enjoy using ShieldScreening as the background vendor as it is very quick and easy to screen our final candidates.
Minpunten
I wish that all functions integrated to and from Paylocity which is the payroll system we use that integrates from ClearCompany just not back to.
- Sector: Detailhandel
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 51-200 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
User Friendly and Regularly Updated
Beoordeeld op 18-7-2020
Overall Clear Company has a great understanding of what we do as professionals everyday. They stay...
Overall Clear Company has a great understanding of what we do as professionals everyday. They stay up to date on what is happening and adjust or create new features to accommodate the ever changing world of HR.
Pluspunten
We have integrated Clear Company with Paylocity and it works great. Implementation for the most recent platform update was smooth and the visuals of the new look are fantastic. It also comes with a great support team.
Minpunten
Lack of customization with some of the features, but I am hopeful there will be an update to those soon. Some automated resources don't print out nicely and I am unable to edit them in any way to make it easier on the eyes.
- Sector: Medische apparatuur
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 10.000+ werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
Excellent do it all software
Beoordeeld op 7-3-2019
Outstanding software, outstanding team!
Outstanding software, outstanding team!
Pluspunten
I used CC for over 3 years while working for a previous company and absolutely loved it! My favorite feature isn't in the software, its the customer service. Each company has a dedicated professional to help with big issues (set up, major edits, etc) and an awesome help desk too. Very intuitive to create workflows and the system and easy to set up for recruiting, goal setting, performance evaluations and employee file maintenance. I cannot speak to cost but I know that when our company "shopped" for other software to find a cheaper option we couldn't find one that could do everything like CC could.
Minpunten
I really cannot complain to much about the system. When I was using the software they didn't have a mobile app, I don't know if that has changed.
- Sector: Werving en selectie
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
ClearCompany HRM Review - by Jeanine Hinkle CEO of Hinkle Group
Beoordeeld op 12-3-2015
Pluspunten
There were several, however my top one is Customer Service. I actually started using CCHRM with a client's company where I was trained from the ground up on CCHRM by CCHRM reps, and they did an outstanding job. Unlike other companies that are hard to reach after the sell, CCHRM was extremely responsive to my needs well after we closed the deal. They truly do take their quality of customer care seriously. I liked CCHRM so much that when I started my own firm, they were my very first call.
Next was that it was easy to use. I've been a recruiter for 20 years and have experiences with a lot of systems but CCHRM makes is very simple to use - and also for hiring managers which for a recruiter, is key. That way everyone was in the loop.
The implementation was easy and efficient and PAINLESS for me - I didn't have to spend and time or brainpower on it - they handled it from beginning to end.
Minpunten
There is nothing that I dislike about HRM - like I said I have used many systems and I keep this one because it does what it promises, and if I ever have ANY trouble or need a tweaking, they are 100% responsive and attentive to my needs as a customer.
- Sector: Hoger onderwijs
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 501-1.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Bron van de reviewer
Totaalscore
- Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
- Gebruiksgemak
- Klantenondersteuning
- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 10.0 /10
The Best Software For Onboarding
Beoordeeld op 18-12-2019
ClearCompany has excelled with keeping us informed of onboards completing tasks, and has improved...
ClearCompany has excelled with keeping us informed of onboards completing tasks, and has improved the quality of the hiring process overall.
Pluspunten
ClearCompany is very dependable, easy to navigate, and does everything for us. With the ease of knowing that we have this software in place, we can rest assured that our onboards are taken care of.
Minpunten
The software could be a little better at sending reminder emails to onboards and their direct managers informing them of the tasks remaining in their packets instead of us having to check and send reminder emails to onboards who have not completed any tasks.