Inside Paychex

Look to the STARS: Shining Bright, These Individuals Will Show You the Way to Service Excellence

What do we look for when we select our Service STARs each year? What types of behaviors do our STARs exhibit that, when noticed by their colleagues, show up in their STAR nominations? For answers, we sat down with program coordinator and Paychex communications program manager Melissa Madia.

Intentionally Inclusive - Tips for Hard Talks

Our current climate has opened the door for a vast amount of difficult conversations - inside and outside of work. Join our host, Ashley George and special guest Rick Cognata to talk through best practices as you prepare for, engage in and end difficult conversations. You can do it!

Medicine Hat Horses: The Story Behind the Name and How Derrick Dorvit Came to Own One

Named for their white face with a colored patch covering their ears and head, Medicine Hat horses are truly majestic animals. According to Native American legend, Medicine Hat horses had the ability to protect their riders from injury and death in battle. How did Paychex senior channel sales consultant Derrick Dorvit come to own one? We sat down with him to find out.

Intentionally Inclusive - Juneteenth events and getting refocused!

Intentionally Inclusive host Ashley George is joined by DEI Project Manager Tione Torrens to discuss some recent events at Paychex, including a revisit of the Juneteenth event. With a new focus of highlighting the voices of Paychex, hear about ways our businesses are working towards an intentionally inclusive workplace. Tune in for brave conversations and best practices!

Steve Gossin Tells Us More About the New Career Center for Paychex Employees

Whether you’ve been in your role for a day or a decade, there’s a natural curiosity about the jobs that exist across the company. Now, with our new Career Center, it’s easier than ever to explore what’s out there. We sat down with Talent Acquisition Manager Steve Gossin to learn how to set up job alerts, and more, in the new platform.

Setting Boundaries and Saying No: For Mental Health Awareness Month, Erin Gilmer Talks About Her Experience with Bipolar II Disorder

Erin Gilmer is a PEO Benefits Specialist in St. Pete, FL. She was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder 10 years ago and has spent a decade taking note of the factors that help her live a happy and healthy life. In addition to sleep, nutrition, and therapy, Erin says a key component of her mental health is setting boundaries and saying no…often to herself.

Culture Unfiltered: Episode 39 - Innovation with Jody Stolt

In a time when the recruitment of top talent is so challenging, how does Paychex remain innovative to attract and retain top talent? Joining us this month is Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and New Hire Onboarding Jody Stolt, who shares how her team's innovative approach to focusing on "the great stay" keeps us moving forward. 

Take the Plunge: On Maiden Voyage, myLink Deep Dive Explores the Paychex Scholarship Program

Before Katelyn Gonzalez stepped onto campus at Vanderbilt University, before she first made the Dean’s list and before she was named VP of Recruiting for Vanderbilt Panhellenic, she received a Paychex Scholarship. We sat down with her mom, PEO H&B Analyst Sandra Gonzalez, to talk about Katelyn and our scholarship program. The deadline for 2022 Paychex Scholarship Program applications is May 6. Apply at https://edcor.smapply.us/prog/the_paychex_scholarship_/

Neurodivergence in the Workplace: We Don’t All Think the Same, and We’re a Better Company for It

As we celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance month, we sit down with Kat Wootel, software engineer II. Kat illuminates some of the ways that neurodiverse individuals think and process information differently, and how we can create a workplace environment that encourages belonging and leverages the diverse abilities of our colleagues.

Our Cutest, Cuddliest Community: Founder of the Paychex Pets Yammer Group Helps Bond Colleagues with Four-Legged Friends

Just a few months into his Paychex career, computer operator Walter Galczynski was looking for opportunities to connect with his new co-workers. An animal lover who recently added a French Bulldog named Taxi to his family, Walter appeared on our podcast to talk about the early engagement he's seen on the Paychex Pets Yammer group - and how our pets can positively affect our well-being. Employees can find the group at payx.me/pets.

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 38: Integrity with Jeff Williams

30 Helens agree: integrity is important! We're joined by our new Vice President of Service Jeff Williams, who talks to us about the importance of integrity when he chose Paychex as the company he wanted to work for, as well as how important it is in his personal orbit. He also shares how personal challenges from the past few years have helped shape him into the leader he has become. Finally, we play our first ever game of "Canadian/Not Canadian", and paddle our canoe through the rough waters of Kids In The Hall vs SCTV. 

Intentionally Inclusive Episode 9

Introducing co-host Ashley George!
Zach Walker and Ashley George dive into the history of International Women's Day. Discussing topics such as Women's Suffrage, the Trans Women of the Stonewall Riots, and how where we are today reflects progress and highlights a roadmap for the future.

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 37: Be Ethical with Dan Becker

No job is without it's challenges, but for Client Relations Advocate Dan Becker, it's usually not great news when the phone rings. So while facing those high-intensity conversations, what keeps Dan focused on being ethical and serving the client needs? Well...thinking about Grandma, of course. Also, don't I know you from somewhere? 

Inward Office: Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness Classes Take an Inside-Out Approach to Wellness

Paychex employees have access to free yoga, meditation, and fitness classes – as well as stress management workshops – through Inward Office. With options for live and on-demand participation, you’ll use mindfulness techniques to listen to your body and become calmer and more resilient. To learn more about these innovative offerings, we sat down with Inward Office owner Marla Pelletier and Paychex employee wellness manager Bridget Hallman.

Intentionally Inclusive Episode 8

Zach and guest, Ashley George - Early Talent & Diversity Program Manager, discuss The Great Resignation & She Session, and how Paychex is working in the realms of Diversity Equity & Inclusion to meet the needs of all its employees.

Nothing Lasts Forever: Like the Buffalo Bills’ Season, January Has Drawn to a Close

Michael dries his tears after a heartbreaking Buffalo Bills playoff loss and then rallies to help Becky cover the top employee and company news stories from January. Topics include: the winners of our recent Seasonal Launch contest, our Emerging Women in Leadership program, how Paychex uses algorithms to prospect efficiently, and much more.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 36, Terry Sukalski on Partnership and Collaboration

Debra Luna and guest host Stevie Acalin are kicking off the new year (and...apparently, season 4 of the show) this month with Terry Sukalski. Terry chats with us about how his years at Paychex have given him a front-row seat to plenty of successful collaborations, including in his newest role as President of Oasis. He also discusses how as we strive for connectivity in remote work environments, involvement in our company culture and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts will not only create more connections, but improve our ability to be better partners and collaborators. 

Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven...Counting Down the Top 10 myLink Stories and Videos from 2021

Well-being, community, and cybersecurity are some of the prevailing themes in our countdown of the most popular employee news content from last year. What article or video came in at number one? Listen to find out.

Intentionally Inclusive Episode 7

Menuét Adams and Tanya Fuller talk with Zach about the ways they celebrate in the month of December. 

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 35, Be Collaborative with Stevie Acalin

Partnership is powerful. As a former SMB sales representative, now a recruiter in Talent Acquisition, Stevie Acalin shares how important building partnerships is in her career and community in her first of back-to-back months on the podcast!