ClearCompany

ClearCompany has been quietly building talent management software for two decades. Founded in 2004 in Boston, the company took a different path from the flashy VC-funded startups: they bootstrapped and focused on fundamentals. That approach shows in a product that's solid, comprehensive, and doesn't try to reinvent HR.

Applicant Tracking That Covers the Basics Well

The ATS handles job posting to multiple boards, resume parsing, candidate scoring, and interview scheduling. It's not going to win awards for innovation, but everything works reliably. The sourcing tools include employee referral management and integration with LinkedIn. For companies posting 10-50 roles at a time, it's more than adequate.

Onboarding Without Paper

New hire onboarding includes electronic forms, task assignments, and welcome portals. Managers get checklists so nothing falls through the cracks. The system handles I-9 verification and e-signatures, which eliminates the first-day paperwork pile. It's not the most sophisticated onboarding tool on the market, but it covers 90% of what mid-size companies need.

Performance Management and Goal Tracking

The performance module supports 360-degree reviews, peer feedback, and self-assessments. Goal tracking follows a cascading model where company objectives flow down to department and individual goals. Real-time progress updates keep everyone aligned without quarterly goal-setting marathons.

Employee Engagement

Pulse surveys and engagement tools round out the platform. You can measure sentiment, track trends over time, and identify departments that need attention. The analytics tie engagement data to retention, giving HR teams ammunition for leadership conversations.

Pricing isn't published, but based on customer feedback, expect roughly $6-12 per employee per month depending on which modules you select. ClearCompany works best for mid-market companies with 100-2,000 employees who want one vendor for the full talent lifecycle. The tradeoff is that no single module is best-in-class—you're choosing breadth over depth.