Inside Paychex

Intentionally Inclusive Episode 6

Tom Bachmann and Hev Calhoun talk with Zach about important days to celebrate in the month of November - namely, Veteran's Day and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Leaving Through the Window - and Other Stories from the Paychex Archive with Kathy Angelidis, Our Longest-Tenured Employee

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Paychex, we sit down with the company’s longest-tenured active employee, data architect Kathy Angelidis. Among other stories from her 47-plus years at Paychex, Kathy recalls the time that founder Tom Golisano called employees into his office, feigning anger, only to lead a march to happy hour through his office window.

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 34 - Be Helpful with Dave Wilson

Back on the show for the second month, Allison Stevens joins Debra Luna as this month's guest co-host to talk about the value of Service and being helpful. Our guest is Dave Wilson, Senior Director of IT Infrastructure and Architecture, who not only talks about the valuable relationship that IT has with Service to be helpful to our clients, but also shares some perspective after a recent, unintentional, "secret shopper" experience. 

Intentionally Inclusive - Episode 5, October 2021

On this month's podcast, Zach Walker, Thela Thatch and Tione Torrens discuss what Paychex does as a company to set a high bar for inclusion in the workplace, as well as what we can do to go even further. 

Christmas Tree Crisis? The Holiday Supply Shortage You Didn’t See Coming

On this episode, Michael and Becky go off on a tangent to help Michael understand how today’s supply and worker shortages could affect the Christmas tree shopping experience this year. Eventually, they also cover the top employee and company news stories from October.

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 33 - Be Helpful with Alison Stevens

Culture: Unfiltered is joined by HR Services Director Alison Stevens, a 14-year Paychex veteran who has worked her entire career in the service organization. As we discuss what "be helpful" means to our clients, we also talk about the One Paychex pledge, and what it means to be part of a team (specifically, a team of runners on a 200-mile adventure that includes 3 shifts of running and sleeping in a van). 

Respect a Big Part of our CX: Employee Empathy a Calling Card of the Paychex Customer Experience

Empathy demonstrated by our employees is one of the things our customers love most about interacting with Paychex, according to customer experience manager Dan Ernstberger. For CX (Customer Experience) Day, Dan and Matt Tyx, director of corporate strategy and planning, provide an update on the state of CX at Paychex.

Intentionally Inclusive: Episode 4 - Hispanic Heritage Month

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 through October 15! For our conversation this month, our host Zach Walker is joined by Yamile Haibi, an HR Services Human Resources Coach, and Jose Bido, a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, to discuss the history, culture, and impact of the Hispanic community as well as challenges they face.

Frolicking Through Fall: Guessing Our Employees’ Favorite Fall Activities and Revisiting September Stories

'Tis the season for football, apple picking, and pumpkin spice...well, everything. On this episode, we predict our employees' favorite fall activities and touch on the top employee and company news stories from September, including: the Paychex 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Hispanic Heritage Month, the 2021 JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge, and more.

Culture: Unfiltered - Episode 32, Be Responsible with Gigi DeGaine Roland

It's the second part of our Accountability/Be Responsible mini-series, and Ashley Scales is sliding over next to Debra Luna in the co-host chair to talk to Gigi Degaine Roland. Gigi, who is an HR Services Area Manager in Charlotte, N.C., talks about her time in the military prior to joining Paychex, and how the values of Paychex align with the values of serving our country. 

Welcome to PaychexMania! 1990s WWE Nostalgia Kicks Off Discussion of Paychex Mystery Coffee

One innocent WWE reference turned into two, and two turned to three. Come for the mentions of Bret the Hitman Hart and Hulk Hogan (who one of our guests actually worked for at the Hulksters restaurant), but stay for the awesome conversation about Mystery Coffee, and how it came at the perfect time. Many thanks to our guests Chris Muller, Director of Service and Operations at Paychex Insurance Agency, and Courtney Falk, HR Consultant.

Are You a Stickler for Great Service?

If you've got an eye for top-notch customer service, help us grow our Paychex family through the You've Been Spotted program. Learn more about You've Been Spotted on this episode of the myLink Rewind, plus: Mystery Coffee, Paychex Rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell to Celebrate 50 Years, and Preparing Your Pets for Your Return to the Office.

Intentionally Inclusive: Episode 3 - Civility with Chelsie Willis and Anthony Griswold

Our conversation for August focuses on civility and the importance it has on so much of what we do both inside of Paychex and out. Zach is joined by Chelsie Willis, an HR Professional from Atlanta, and Anthony Griswold, an Organization Development Consultant in Rochester, to discuss many of the ways civility impacts our relationships. From respecting cultural differences to learning about the platinum rule, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

The Spotlight is On: Stepping into the New Age of Awards, Recognition, and Appreciation at Paychex

Introducing Paychex Spotlight, the new home for all awards, recognition, and appreciation across the company. How did we build the platform, and what are some of its most innovative features that employees already love? We sat down with two foundational members of the project team to find out: Katie Bailey, project manager IV, and Maria McNamara, employee programs manager.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 31, Accountability with Ashley Scales

We're trying something fresh! In a change-up to our traditional format, Debra will use the first of our two-month campaign for each value (this month we're talking Accountability/Be Responsible) to have a conversation with someone you should know at Paychex. The next month, that guest will become slide into the co-host chair and join Debra in meeting with another round of people you should meet. Sound cool? We think so!

This month, you'll meet Ashley Scales, a Senior Learning Instructor at Paychex who also happens to be an exceptional agent for change. Ashley tells us about the "Be Here Now" group, and what it means to be accountable during times of social unrest. 

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Michael’s Baseball Stadium Road Trip Recap, Plus the Top myLink Stories from July

On this episode, Michael touches on his experience at Progressive Field (Cleveland, OH) and PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA) before diving into employee and company news headlines from July. Topics include: 2021 Paychex Scholarship recipients, 2020 Paychex STARs, and other podcasts on the Inside Paychex channel.

Intentionally Inclusive Ep. 2: Disability Pride

In this edition of Intentionally Inclusive, our host Zach Walker talks with Paychex Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Karen McClendon and Client Services Manager, Liliana Marie Fernandes. They discuss disability pride month and their personal experiences with physical, mental, and other forms of disabilities. You'll also learn how to be more inclusive with the words and phrases which you use in your daily discourse around this topic.

From Paper Trails, a Path to Sustainability: Paychex Experts Shed Light on our Approach to Being a Responsible Corporate Citizen

Paychex is committed to conducting business in a manner that’s socially, economically, and environmentally responsible. As part of that commitment, we’re continually evaluating how we can optimize sustainability and introduce more eco-friendly business practices. In this conversation, we talk with two employees leading the charge: Shweta Arora, sustainability analyst, and Kathy Clark, business continuity manager.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 30: Be Responsible with Alicia Yokubaitis

We are joined this month by Alicia Yokubatis, Retirement Services Zone Manager, who discusses how she builds respect on her team, which, in turn, drives employees to reach their goals. Alicia is also joined by a French bulldog, Lucy, who makes a surprise guest appearance on the show.

Mangia! Bring Your Appetite for Learning to this Podcast About Personal and Professional Development at Paychex

In this super Italian roundtable discussion, hosts Debra Luna and Michael DiLuglio chat with senior learning instructors Marco Oliverio and Rick Cognata about the personal and professional development opportunities available to Paychex employees, including live classes and on-demand content about topics like Emotional Intelligence, Leading Yourself Through Change, and Interviewing at Paychex. Pull up a chair – there’s plenty for everyone.