Overview
ClearStar provides technology and services for the background screening industry, offering a platform that manages the entire screening workflow from order entry to result delivery. Its tools support criminal record searches, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and other background services, with integrations to multiple data providers and a network of collection sites for nationwide drug testing. The platform is flexible, scalable, GDPR-compliant, multilingual, and designed to be accessed securely from anywhere, helping clients customize and automate their screening processes while maintaining regulatory compliance. The goal is to help clients make informed hiring decisions, reduce risk, and improve efficiency by delivering accurate, up-to-date information and strong customer service.
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Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- Smart Screen cuts New York fee exposure and speeds hiring decisions in 2025.
- Paylocity marketplace presence expands distribution to HR buyers already using payroll software.
- TazWorks and Workday Rising 2025 show active partner-led product selling momentum.
What critics are saying
- Equifax can absorb Smart Screen economics and bypass ClearStar by 2027.
- Background screening liability exposes ClearStar to FCRA disputes, costly remediation, and client churn.
- Legacy integrations like Greenhouse demand constant upkeep; platform decay breaks enterprise workflows fast.
What makes ClearStar unique
- Equifax-powered Smart Screen launched April 2025 delivers instant criminal results.
- ClearStar integrates screening across Paylocity and Greenhouse by October 2026.
- ClearStar pairs background checks, drug testing, and occupational health in one workflow.
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