Your resume is polished, your wardrobe is on point and you’re ready for a potential new employer to put a face to your name. You tell them a bit about yourself and talk about your job history, and then they ask you to describe your strengths. Some candidates will choke, but you’ve prepared for this […]

Paycom’s founder and CEO, Chad Richison, continues to show employees their safety is a top priority and, in turn, has been named one of Glassdoor’s Highest Rated CEOs During the COVID-19 Crisis, based on employee-submitted feedback. Richison, who carries an all-time CEO approval rating of 95% on Glassdoor, is the only Oklahoma-based company CEO to […]

What kind of leader are you? For most, leadership means using good judgement to get the job done, but your leadership style has a significant impact on your employees. In a practical sense, leadership styles are simply methods for distributing decision-making authority to the individuals on your team. In reality, it’s not just about doing […]

For decades, many team-building workshops have included the “trust fall.” While the act may seem clichéd today, the idea behind it remains invaluable: the importance of building trust in your career. Think of trust as the key component to “what if?” scenarios: What if you have a choice that offers great risk, but greater potential […]

We interviewed one of Paycom’s tech supervisors, Vinod, to learn more about his leadership journey. What made you want to be a leader?  Leadership has an impact on linking the organizational mission and goals to team members and helping to council and coach them to succeed professionally and personally. I felt that I can use […]

You earned your diploma. You scored a job. Does that mark the end of your major professional goals? Of course not! As your career unfolds, accomplishments go far beyond earning a paycheck. As you support your company’s objectives, there’s plenty of room for additional goals of your own. Cultivating your dreams keeps you engaged in […]

We interviewed one of our executive sales reps, Chase, to learn more about his Paycom journey. What is your favorite thing about your sales office? My favorite thing about working in the Salt Lake City sales office is definitely my team and manager – sharp group of individuals who love to compete! I get to […]

Whether you’ve created it deliberately or simply let it happen, you have a personal brand. Want to take the reins on how others perceive you? Here are three helpful steps. Define your desired brand If you could hear yourself described in one sentence, what would you like it to be? Remember, this isn’t about your […]

Your resume shows what you’ve accomplished, but a great deal of your success, both at work and in general, is due to something a bit harder to describe: interpersonal skills. You may have heard of them before, but can you clearly define what they are? It’s OK if you can’t find the words – we […]

The days (and nights) of cramming your brain full of information for a grade may be long gone. Does that mean your education is complete? Never! In fact, now that you’re putting what you know to use every day, gaining skills and insights keeps you engaged with your job. Promotions, opportunities and a fulfilling career […]

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, adoptive fathers, father figures and male mentors who have touched the lives of many. At Paycom, we are proud to support parents of growing families – including fathers – with outstanding benefits like paid parental leave and app-based services to help with child care. We even offer pet […]

As you navigate the interview process in today’s competitive job market, you may be laser-focused on selling yourself. But keep in mind that interviews still go both ways! Salary requirements and good benefits are always important, yet other factors can add more to your long-term job satisfaction. The best employers value their employees by investing […]