Paycom

The best part of working at Paycom was the people on my immediate team. I met some amazing coworkers and made friendships that have lasted even after leaving the company.

The majority of my team members were hardworking, kind, and supportive! They truly made the experience worthwhile.

Lastly, their diversity & inclusion was great.

Allegedly.

Unfortunately, the overall environment was toxic, especially coming from directors and upper leadership. The culture didn’t match the values the company promotes publicly, which was really disappointing. My time and work often felt overlooked, and the role became tedious without much recognition.

On my specific team, we had to notify everyone on teams when we went to use the restroom, and our time was closely monitored, which was odd considering how invasive that seems.

One of the most discouraging things I heard from leadership was that “to make it in leadership here, you probably need to be single or not have a family.” That comment alone spoke volumes about the culture and work-life balance expectations.

Allegedly

I expected more from my time at Paycom. The job lacked authenticity in the values it preached, and leadership behavior often contradicted what the company claimed to stand for. I’m grateful for the friendships I made, but ultimately, it wasn’t a healthy or supportive environment for long-term growth.

Listen to your employees, not just the metrics. The people doing the day-to-day work often see the issues first, but their feedback rarely seems to reach upper leadership. Encourage genuine communication instead of micromanagement, and trust your teams to do their jobs without excessive monitoring.

• 1x1 weekly
• Monthly 1x1 w/ Supervisor and TL
• Weekly department meetings
• Skip Levels W/ Director Manager
• Skip Levels w/ VP

Work-life balance should be more than a slogan. When leaders openly suggest that having a family (specifically young children) makes someone less fit for leadership, it sends the wrong message and discourages great talent from growing within the company.

Lastly, focus on creating a culture that truly reflects the values Paycom promotes. The company has the potential to be a great place to work, but only if management leads with empathy, transparency, and RESPECT.