Inside Paychex

Intentionally Inclusive - Ep. 1: Introducing Intentionally Inclusive, Juneteenth and Pride Month

In our introductory episode of Intentionally Inclusive, you will meet Dr. Thela Thatch, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Paychex, as well as our host, Zach Walker, who is an HR Business Partner at Paychex. Learn about the goals of the DEI program and an overview of what this monthly podcast will cover, and then dive right in as Zach and Thela discuss the significance of Juneteenth and Pride Month.

Senior Prank Gone Wrong: The Prank that Got Students Suspended at Becky’s High School

On this episode, we contemplate the desired results of the top senior pranks taking place across high schools in America this month. Becky recounts a memorable one from her school that started with Kool-Aid and ended with suspensions. We also cover the top employee and company news from May.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 29, Be Considerate with Rick Amering, Maria McNamara and Vinoy James

As the pandemic's second wave hit India hard this spring, Paychex employees jumped into action to support their colleagues and family located there by asking what more we could do. Through employee contributions and matching donations from the Paychex Cares program, thousands of dollars were raised to help support those in need. This month, we're talking with Rick Amering, Senior Manager of Human Resources and Maria McNamara, Employee Programs Manager, about the Paychex Cares program, and also welcoming our first international guest, Vinoy James, Manager of Office Operations, to get an update on how things are going at Paychex in India. 

Hang on, We Did What in April? myLink Rewind Looks Back on Recent Employee News Highlights

On this episode, we revisit some of the top company and employee news headlines from April 2021. Topics covered include: Paychex I&D community surpasses 500 members, Rochester sales rep delivers critical COVID relief to customer - plus, go inside our Omaha Data Center.

Coming Out of the Cave: Talking Mental Health with Dr. Randy Phelps, Psychologist and CEO of Give an Hour

To kick off Mental Health Awareness month, we sit down with Dr. Randy Phelps, clinical psychologist and CEO of Give an Hour, the organization that runs the Campaign to Change Direction. Dr. Phelps talks about our emerging from the pandemic in terms of “coming out of the cave,” and says it’s perfectly normal if you’re not feeling the sense of relief that you might have expected. Explore how you can help us #ChangeDirection in the conversation about mental health from May 10-16 at https://bit.ly/May21WCD.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 28, Be Collaborative with Joel Basa and Matt Houck

Collaboration is critical at Paychex, and no place is that more evident than in the newly formed Creative Services team. Supporting every organization in the company with their presentation, video and other media needs, how do they balance priorities and conflicting ideas? Kevin and Debra are joined by Creative Services Manager Joel Basa and Senior Multimedia Developer Matt Houck to learn how this cross-functional team is able to successfully collaborate with so many internal partners. 

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 27, Be Collaborative with Teresa Carroll

When we sat down this month with Teresa Carroll, Vice President of PEO, we discussed the importance of collaboration and building trust in relationships at Paychex. We learned that - if you really think about it - partnership is a lot like pizza. Plus, if you're not sure what a PEO organization is, it's also a lot like pizza. Maybe this is an episode you shouldn't listen to on an empty stomach.

 

What’d We Do in February? Celebrated Black History, Shared Major Company Honors, and Answered Vaccine Questions

On this episode of the myLink Rewind, we look back at the top company and employee news stories from February. Listen in as we revisit Black History Month, global ethics recognition that the company received, and much more. To follow our channel, search Inside Paychex on Spotify, Podbean, or Apple Podcasts.

What Sets Us Apart: Paychex HR Professionals Go Above and Beyond the Industry Standard

If you’re looking for a quintessential example of how Paychex has grown into much more than a payroll company, look no further than our 500+ HR Professionals (HRPs). In this discussion with HR Services director Alison Stevens, we learn how Paychex HRPs serve as a true market differentiator for the company. Where other HR providers stop at general best practices, our HRPs deliver customized, specific guidance and recommendations to help business owners simplify complex HR issues.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 26, Be Ethical with Stephanie Schaeffer and Becky Cania

If you're curious about what makes Paychex one of the world's most ethical companies, you may as well go straight to the top and talk to our Chief Legal and Ethics Officer, Vice President Stephanie Schaeffer. Stephanie is joined this month by Becky Cania, Manager of Corporate Communications, to discuss with Kevin and Debra the recent honor of being named to Ethisphere's list of most ethical companies for the 10th consecutive year, how we received that distinguishing title, and where ethics play into the flagship value of integrity at Paychex. 

Black History Month w. VP of Service Ted Jordan

We bookend Black History Month at Paychex with a podcast featuring vice president of service Ted Jordan, guest-hosted by diversity, equity, and inclusion manager Thelá Thatch. Ted addresses his personal and professional experiences as a Black man in America, individuals that inspire(d) him, and the advice he’d give his 18-year-old self.

Culture: Unfiltered - Year In Review 2020

We're closing the book on 2020 and season 2 of the Culture: Unfiltered podcast by celebrating the great conversations we had with some of the Paychex employees and leaders who work so hard to make our culture something to be so proud of! Join us as we revisit highlights from those conversations and add some new thoughts with our 2020 hindsight in this year-end recap! 

How We Kicked Off 2021: Looking Back on January’s Top Stories

In less than 14 minutes, we crisscross the top myLink stories from last month. On this episode, we talk about clients who clean, our new DEI* dean, and employees who used Fitbit to get lean and mean. *DEI = Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Culture: Unfiltered - Ep. 25, Be Ethical with Marty Cannon and Joe Daggar

What does it mean to "be ethical"? As a company that has been named "most ethical" several times, it's something Paychex clearly takes very seriously. But does that mean we can't have fun discussing ethics? Absolutely not. We turned to Human Resources Director Joe Daggar and Compensation Director Marty Cannon to get their perspective on the importance of ethics as part of our strong culture. Cannon and Daggar...that sounds like it would be a great movie title, don't you think?

The Artsy Side of Paychex: Why Employees Love the “Artists of Paychex” Yammer Group

There’s more to our employees than what they do during work hours. On this episode, we talk with two champions of the Artists of Paychex Yammer page, a community that welcomes employees to share photos of their creative talents, hobbies, and skills. From amateur photography to woodwork, stitching to palette knife painting, we’ve got some true artists here at Paychex.

Culture: Unfiltered -Ep. 24- Be Helpful with Tami Duncan

We're taking a look at what it means to Be Helpful at Paychex with Tami Duncan, Vice President of SMB Sales, who shares with us how critical the partnership is between Sales and Service when trying to be helpful to our customers. Tami also shares some of her favorite reminders on being a more active listener, while also introducing us to...squirrels at a rave? All this and more on this fresh episode of Culture: Unfiltered!

Before You Go All Bob Seger: Counting Down the Top 10 myLink Stories of the Year

Before you turn the page (get it now?) to 2021, join Michael and Becky as they count down the top ten Paychex employee and company news stories of the year. We had marriage proposals, celebrity sightings, scholarships, and much more. Get notified of all new episodes by following Inside Paychex on the Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean mobile apps.

The Content We’re Craving: PEO Sales Leader Reveals the Inspiration Behind His Brilliant Year End Idea

It’s a bit of a hat on a hat, isn’t it? The stress of Year End on top of everything we’re already contending with in 2020? But there’s good news – a bunch of it, in turns out. Sensing a collective appetite for warm, uplifting stories, Oasis sales director Barry Gauch kicked off The Guiding Light video series. During this conversation, Barry explains how the program came to fruition.

Culture: Unfiltered - December 2020, Be Helpful with Steven Martinez

As we highlight what it means to "Be Helpful" at Paychex, we spend some time with Steven Martinez, a Senior Learning Instructor in Albuquerque, who has spent his career finding new ways to be helpful in multiple roles. 

Halloween Candy, Open Enrollment, and Development Opportunities

On this episode, we revisit the top myLink stories from October. Topics covered include: 2021 Open Enrollment, Personal and Professional Development during Year End, November’s Culture Shaping concepts, and how Paychex is celebrating Veterans in November.