I Enjoy Coming to Work in the Morning - Anonymous employee Paycor Employee Review

4.0
14 Sept 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people at Paycor create a great environment each day. Everyone on our team genuinely cares about one another and about the success of the company. We are committed to accomplishing our goals and want to work hard for each other and Paycor. I enjoy getting out of bed and going to work each day, something I could not say at my previous employer. The environment is fast-paced and challenging. If you're not up to test your skills or work in a dynamic environment, Paycor is not the right fit for you. The industry we work in is constantly changing, so we're challenged to keep on our toes about what's happening across the industry to best serve our clients. Exposure to executives is like nothing I've experienced before. Paycor's Chief Human Resources Officer's door is always open and she takes pride in knowing associates by name. She frequently asks about my family and genuinely cares for the well-being of employees. The same can be said for leaders across different departments. There is also a tremendous sense of community which comes to life through Paycor's commitment to serving others and supporting those in need. Finally, Paycor offers very flexible arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Leadership trusts associates to get the job done and to perform at a high level, and we're rewarded with flexibility to also take care of matters outside of the office.

Cons

With any company, times of change can greatly impact associates. Paycor takes a proactive approach to communicating openly and honestly about change. Improvements should be made to maternity/paternity leave policies. Other employers are taking a progressive approach to providing better leave accommodations for employees, and I'd like to see Paycor re-examine the maternity/paternity policies offered to associates.

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Paycor Response
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Thanks for sharing your insights into Paycor's work environment. Thanks too for offering the idea about leave practices. We are actively working with our broker to evaluate family leave options with the possibility of a new plan in 2018.

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