Live to work or work to live? Many employees just entering the workforce expect the latter. Younger generations increasingly look to their prospective employers when it comes to addressing the age-old problem of balancing work and life. This preference isn’t limited to younger workers. A study from Pew Research Center revealed 47% of Americans believe […]

We often talk about the importance of team collaboration and being a contributor in the workplace, but why? It’s not just a nice gesture. In fact, collaborative work has many personal and organizational benefits, like greater: development inclusion perspective understanding In most cases, team collaboration involves individuals from different departments bringing their unique skills, ideas […]

The Great Resignation — the mass wave of employee exits thought to be triggered by the pandemic — appears to be giving way to the Great Reshuffling, a phenomenon where millions of employees are looking for positions more closely aligned with their career and personal goals. Workers are reconsidering their roles and careers, regardless of […]

With baby boomers retiring, Generation X moves into the C-suite while millennials establish themselves as veteran employees. All that means it’s time to welcome members of Generation Z to the workplace. Generation Z — or Gen Z — refers to those born between 1997 and 2012. This demographic is a growing part of the modern […]

As labor pool demographics naturally shift, millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — have taken their place as one of the largest segments of the American workforce. In fact, millennials have overtaken baby boomers as the largest living generation, according to Pew Research Center. After growing up during major cultural moments like 9/11 and […]

While his friends were making copies and fetching coffee during their internships, Gray was finding potential clients, making appointments with C-suite executives and learning the ins and outs of Paycom’s sales program. As a junior executive sales intern in Washington, D.C., he didn’t just gain real-world experience during his two months at Paycom; he found […]

Offering a dynamic, inclusive work culture where team members can thrive is a top priority at Paycom. Recently, national business publication Forbes recognized those efforts in a big way by releasing its list of America’s Best Employers by State. Paycom ranked No. 4 and is the only Oklahoma-based tech company on the list. How Forbes created its list […]

If you’re one of the many professionals interested in pursuing a sales career, opportunities abound. In fact, no entry-level job currently has experienced larger year-over-year growth than the sales representative: a stellar 191.7% last year, according to LinkedIn. But be warned: All sales positions are not created equal. What to look for in a sales […]

You’re exhausted and sluggish, but a full night’s sleep doesn’t seem to help. You’re overwhelmed by even simple tasks, and you find yourself easily irritated and getting angry at the smallest things. This might be more than just stress — you may be suffering from burnout. What is burnout? According to the American Psychological Association […]

Networking can seem like a mystery. Some people do it so naturally, it seems effortless; for others, it’s a daunting challenge they can barely begin, let alone master. But pros and novices alike are aligned on one simple point: Networking is an essential part of professional success. Effective networking is a skill that can be […]

Paycom is excited to announce that we’ve been named to Comparably’s 2022 list of Best Companies for Career Growth. Paycom has always championed a structure that nurtures talent and provides a clear career path forward, and we’re proud that our employees agree! Of the 100 companies featured on the list, Paycom is the only Oklahoma-based […]

Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ pioneers, friends, family and team members while also acknowledging the progress made and work left to ensure everyone feels appreciated and seen. Pride Month history Along with celebration, this month commemorates a significant tipping point in LGBTQ+ history: the Stonewall Uprising. Lasting six days in Greenwich Village, […]