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HR Break RoomHR Break RoomHow to Overcome Retention Challenges in Today’s Workplace With Dr. Jessica SharpIn a September 2024 survey commissioned by Paycom and conducted by PSB Insights, 56% of HR professionals identified employee retention as their No. 1 priority in 2025. How can HR help retain employees?   One of the most powerful factors in retention is creating a sense of belonging in the workplace. Employees who feel valued and connected are more engaged, more committed, and more likely to stay. Organizations can build lasting relationships by fostering an inclusive culture of belonging that supports employees’ professional growth as well as their personal well-being.   Organizational psychologist Dr. Jessica Sharp, CEO of S...2025-02-2130 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomNicole Kidman on Leading With Empathy and the Importance of Giving BackOver the course of her illustrious and varied career, Nicole Kidman has gained valuable perspectives which she applies to her daily life, both at home and at work. No stranger to winning, innovation, caring and service, Kidman is the embodiment of Paycom’s values. In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, Kidman discusses the pressures women face in the workplace, the importance of work-life balance and prioritizing compassion and empathy in our working relationships. She also provides welcome insights on resiliency in the face of failure, admitting when you’re overwhelmed and taking advan...2024-12-0636 minCommunity CornerCommunity CornerPaycom Software - Episode #992Welcome back to the Community Corner podcast! Today we're exploring the story of Paycom Software! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a like to stay tuned for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram - @communitycorner_podcast Timecodes: 0:15 - Introduction 2:15 - Early Breakthroughs 4:01 - Paycom Software's Role in the Future2024-10-1504 minCommunity CornerCommunity CornerPaycom Software Behavior - Episode #945Welcome back to the Community Corner podcast! Today we're exploring the behavioral finance logic of Paycom Software! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a like to stay tuned for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram - @communitycorner_podcast Timecodes: 0:15 - Introduction 2:15 - Early Breakthroughs 4:01 - Paycom Software’s Role in the Future2024-10-1307 minThe Drill DownThe Drill DownDrill Down Earnings, Ep. 95: Paycom Q1 earnings essentials ($PAYC)Analysis of Paycom ($PAYC) Q1 earnings, as we hear from Chad Richison, founder and CEO.More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Futurum Group chief market strategist Cory Johnson has the business stories behind stocks on the move.   https://x.com/corytv#Paycom#Earnings@Paycom$PAYC#Technology#Software#CloudComputing#Chips#AI #ArtificialIntelligence#Semiconductors#Stocks#Trading#Business@DrillDownP...2024-05-0204 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomWomen in the Workplace: Fostering Women's Leadership and InfluenceIn this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, we welcome Paycom’s director of HR business services, Tiffany Gamblin, and Sharlyn Lauby, president of HR consulting firm ITM Group. In honor of Women’s History Month, Gamblin and Lauby discuss women in the workplace, their influence and how organizations can best support them. From women in leadership to trends in benefits policies to the engagement opportunities of employee resource groups (ERGs), our guests discuss how women can be empowered to bring their unique perspectives to work and add value that sets an organization apart from...2024-03-0822 minBörsen Podcast - Mathias ChristenBörsen Podcast - Mathias Christen#74 - Paycom Aktienanalyse - 55% Kurseinbruch - Jetzt einsteigen?Die Paycom Aktie hat in den vergangen Monaten über 50% an Wert verloren. In diesem Video schauen wir uns an, ob ein Investment in die Aktie von Paycom interessant wäre und für welche Anleger dieses Unternehmen geeignet wäre. 📞Vereinbare jetzt Dein kostenfreies Beratungsgespräch: https://mathiaschristen.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:56 Kursverlauf über 5 Jahre im Vergleich mit Paychex, ADP und dem S&P500 Total Return Index 2:51 Überblick Paycom 3:49 Zusammenfassung des Geschäftsmodells 6:00 Datenleck bei Paycom 8:18 Wachstumszahlen Paycom 9:46 Marktumfeld 12:16 Aktionärsstruktur 13:04 CEO Chad Richison 13:52 Umsatzentwicklung Paycom 17:30 Margen- & Gewinn-Entwicklung 19:55 Dividende 20:41 Bilanz, Verschuldung, Aktienrückkäufe 24:04 Analystenerwartungen 25:39 Bewertung / Multiples / Fairer Wert 29:11 Technische Analyse der Paycom Aktie 3...2023-09-2939 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomLessons on Leadership, Diversity and Grit From the Life of Jim ThorpeGuest: David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, host Morgan Beard sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss to discuss Oklahoma native, athlete and sports legend Jim Thorpe. Maraniss shares insights on workplace leadership, inclusion and determination he learned as he wrote the biography Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. Maraniss and Beard also touch on the values Thorpe demonstrated throughout his life and how he continues to inspire today as the n...2022-12-0617 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Consequences of Payroll Errors: How They Disrupt Employees’ Lives (and How Beti® Prevents Them)Guests: Christie Schmidt, manager of HRIS, and Sarah Johnson, payroll supervisor What if there were a way to fix a problem before it became a problem? Paycom’s Beti guides employees to do just that. With Beti, employees find and fix potential problems ahead of unpleasant payday surprises. Christie Schmidt, Paycom’s manager of HRIS, and Sarah Johnson, payroll supervisor, join Morgan Beard to highlight industry-first technology and why it’s vital to millions of employees. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Schmidt and Johnson discuss: the consequences employees may face without...2022-11-1511 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomGrowing Pains: Compliance and Scalability With AJ GriffinGuest: AJ Griffin, Paycom’s director of government and community affairs An expanding company brings excitement, hope and, of course, growing pains. AJ Griffin, Paycom’s director of government and community affairs, joins host Morgan Beard to discuss the obstacles a business faces as it grows. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Griffin explains: the most important considerations for business growth the difference between federal and state compliance regulations how businesses can keep up with regulatory changes For more on how growing companies can reduce the risk of audits and penalties, check out o...2022-11-0820 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomActivating the Individual: Discussing Career Development With Ben BrooksGuest: Ben Brooks, founder and CEO of PILOT As a part of Paycom’s HR Tech series, HR Break Room®’s Morgan Beard sat down with Ben Brooks, an executive coach and thought leader, for a wide-ranging conversation in Las Vegas. From HR practitioner to the founder of his own company, PILOT, Brooks taps into his expertise of career coaching to discuss the state of HR, the workplace and the future of both. “Work can be a transformative, exciting place where we meet best friends and have these transformative, amazing experiences. But it takes e...2022-10-1822 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomPrepared for Takeoff: How an Aviation Company Reached New Heights of Efficiency With PaycomGuest: Kim Hancock, vice president of human resources When you’re a state-of-the-art aviation company, streamlined and reliable processes are essential in everything you do. And when safety is absolutely critical during every part of your process, eliminating distractions and inefficiencies can have an enormous impact felt by everyone in the organization. As the vice president of human resources for a large firm that repairs and tests commercial aircraft engines, Kim Hancock has helped her workplace achieve next-level productivity and safety increases. Due in large part to a solid HR technology strategy including employee-driven payroll, Ha...2022-10-0420 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomBehind the Curtain: A Look Into Paycom Marketing With Adam Ballard and Casey TwenterGuests:   Adam Ballard, VP of Marketing Casey Twenter, Senior Creative Director From TikTok to TV, Paycom has partnered with influencer Corporate Natalie to reach audiences nationwide with its message on the power of employee-driven payroll through Beti®. But how did these efforts come to fruition? Paycom’s vice president of marketing Adam Ballard and Casey Twenter, senior creative director, join host Morgan Beard for a discussion on what it takes to make these campaigns happen. “One of the things I really enjoy most about working on a brand like Paycom...2022-09-0621 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomUncharted Territory: How Recruiters and Candidates Interact in the Evolving World of Talent AcquisitionGuests: Tiffany McGowen, VP of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Mathew, Manager of Talent Acquisition Paycom’s Tiffany McGowen and Jennifer Mathew join host Morgan Beard to discuss talent acquisition in an ever-changing marketplace. “The first thing is acknowledging that we know it’s a different market,” said Mathew, Paycom’s manager of talent acquisition. “What we did yesterday might not work today, and what we do today might not work tomorrow.” McGowen, Paycom’s vice president of talent acquisition, shared similar sentiments regarding the future of hiring. “Just seek first to understand, and...2022-08-0328 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Workplace Tech Challenge: Pro-Level Productivity With a Consumer-Grade ExperienceGuest Host: Steve Boese, H3 HR co-founder and At Work in America podcast co-host Guests: Tiffany McGowen, Paycom’s vice president of talent acquisition Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom’s director of HR business services In today’s world of work, employees are engaging with workplace technology that is evolving faster than ever before. As such, organizations are figuring out how to best align their workforce with that technology while making it an enjoyable and engaging experience. In this episode of HR Break Room, guest host and H3 HR co-fou...2022-06-3033 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Future of HR: Chad Richison on the Evolution of HR TechGuest: Chad Richison, Paycom founder and CEO In 1998, the World Wide Web wasn’t yet a household necessity, but something that tied up phone lines. However, that didn’t stop Chad Richison from bringing his idea of businesses seamlessly processing payroll entirely online to life with Paycom. From the days of dial-up internet to the smartphone boom and beyond, Richison has led Paycom through every major electronic advancement of the 21st century. Throughout the evolution, Richison has maintained a belief that HR tech is at its most effective when employees use the technology to enter and...2021-09-3027 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomAn HR Break Room Take 5: Paycom’s Beti™Beti®, Paycom’s industry-first, employee-driven payroll experience, is making waves in the HR technology industry. Recently named a Top HR Product of 2021 by Human Resource Executive magazine, Beti is revolutionizing how organizations view payday by putting the power of payroll in employees’ hands. In this HR Break Room Take 5, host Caleb Masters consults Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference Program Chair, and Barbara Corcoran, famed investor and personality, about what this innovation means for HR and business as a whole. We also hear from Alex, an HR professional who recently elevated their organization through the power of Beti. 2021-09-1505 minChit Chat StocksChit Chat StocksPaycom Software (PAYC) | Not So Deep DivePaycom operates a comprehensive set of solutions for human capital management. The company's offerings provide data analytics for the employment life-cycle, from recruitment to retirement. Listen in as Ian, Brett, and Ryan go through the history, financials, and future prospects of Paycom. Enjoy the show! Our Thursday Deep Dives are sponsored by Quartr, the new way of doing company research. Access conference calls, presentations, transcripts, and more for FREE on your mobile device. Download Quartr on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quartr-investor-relations/id1552412128  Download Quartr on the Google Play Store here: https://play.google.com/s...2021-07-2948 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomRemoving the Barriers: Talking Tech, Wealth Creation and Philanthropy With Hill HarperGuests: Hill Harper, best-selling author, philanthropist and star of ABC’s The Good Doctor AJ Griffin, Paycom director of governmental and community affairs To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission is building the Greenwood Rising history center, a state-of-the-art institution that creates an immersive educational experience to educate visitors about this historic event and honor the legacy of Black Wall Street. To support the cause, the Centennial Commission received contributions from Paycom as part of an ongoing giving campaign in which employees have the op...2021-07-1434 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomReconsidering HR Tech’s Impact on Employee Frustrations and the Employee ExperienceGuest:  Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference program chair and HR Happy Hour podcast co-host As a challenging year forced more organizations to embrace the reality of the digital transformation in the workplace, how employees incorporate technology into processes becomes more important by the day. Steve Boese, chair of the HR Technology Conference, returns to the HR Break Room® to discuss the relationship between workplace tech and employees’ frustrations. Boese addresses a new nationwide study by OnePoll that has uncovered some startling statistics about how office workers — both in the office and working remotely — view thei...2021-04-0931 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomEffective Talent Acquisition Starts With Efficient Background ChecksGuest: Justin Cameron, Paycom manager of background check product The ability to make informed hiring decisions is a crucial part of an effective talent acquisition process because it affects nearly every part of an organization. However, many businesses often overlook the importance of background checks or don’t have the right HR tech to provide necessary information about candidates to help mitigate risks associated with hiring. Protecting the safety and the culture of an organization begins with the selection process and helps ensure you hire the best individuals to move your company forward....2021-03-1234 minHey UHey UPaycom - Sales as a Pathway to Career SuccessLike it or not, we all need sales skills to succeed--whether in your career or other aspects of your everyday life. Paycom, an HR tools company ranked #5 on Fortune 100's fastest-growing companies in 2018, offers a great internship experience that can help college students gain the sales skills you need. The Hey U podcast team chats with Ryan Smith, Senior Collegiate Talent Acquisition Advisor at Paycom. Ryan shares his thoughts on how you can grow your sales skills, taking chances and putting yourself out there, and more. 2021-02-0104 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomWorkplace Background Check Trends for 2021Guests: Louis R. Lessig, Brown & Connery, LLP partner AJ Griffin, Paycom’s director of government and community affairs The pre-employment screening process — criminal background checks, credit checks and so on — is crucial to many organizations’ ability to bring in reliable talent. But the laws that govern that process exist in an often surprising state of flux, with the year to come being no exception. From the “ban the box” movement (to eliminate criminal history from consideration in job applications) to changing drug laws (including medical use, decriminalization or legalization of marijuana in an ever-g...2020-12-1728 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomBetter Conversations: The Importance of Diversity and InclusionGuests: Jennifer Kraszewski, Paycom vice president of human resources Dickens Aubourg, Paycom director of client learning Creating an atmosphere of inclusion starts with the hiring process and extends through initiatives and conversational channels that make employees feel understood for the duration of their careers. Crucially, diversity means more than demographic differences. It also applies to the differing viewpoints and perspectives that combine to form the intellectual and emotional fuel behind a successful organization. Is your company benefiting from diverse points of view? What programs could be implemented to instill...2020-11-1126 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTomorrow’s Workforce: Creating Autonomy Through a Better Employee ExperienceGuest: Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference program chair and HR Happy Hour podcast co-host With the employee experience becoming more important than ever and the continued desire of workers to function autonomously through technology, it pays to make your processes as simple as possible. If your employees can’t — or, worse, won’t — use your HR tech because it’s not sufficiently user-friendly, you’ll never see the autonomy your employees need to thrive. The same is true for managers. At some point, every manager wishes he or she could be in two (or more) places...2020-10-1535 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTech Touchdown: The Patriots’ Game Plan for HR ComplianceGuests: Robin Boudreau, the New England Patriots (the Kraft Group and Affiliates) senior vice president of human resources Miranda Blaiklock, the New England Patriots (the Kraft Group and Affiliates) director of benefits, compensation and HRIS New legislation can create complex rules, weighty administrative responsibilities and allows zero margin for error: When it comes to complying with employment legislation, the burden for U.S. businesses — both large and small — is substantial. Take the recent coronavirus relief legislation, for example. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows employers to elect to de...2020-09-0123 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTech Touchdown: How Employee Usage Led an NFL Juggernaut to HR VictoryMany paths exist to help you avoid profit drain in today’s digital reality, with employee usage of HR technology serving as your compass. Take it from the New England Patriots’ senior vice president of human resources, Robin Boudreau, and New England Patriots director of benefits, compensation and HRIS, Miranda Blaiklock, who believe executing an employee usage strategy has enabled their organization to realize an even stronger return on investment in their technology. Their team’s investment in employee usage has been maximized through their employees’ self-managing of their data, thereby allowing the HR team more time to drive business...2020-08-1829 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomLearning Never Stops: LMS Training in Today’s Digital RealityGuests: Rob Magness, Paycom’s regional vice president of sales A key to organizational effectiveness is the ability to adapt. One major element is an efficient process that allows you to inform and train all employees on organizational changes. Unfortunately, many companies don’t have a training platform that allows for easy customization and consistent instruction. Instead, businesses are trying to tackle the job with makeshift tools like email and video conferencing, which come with potential issues and risks. How can your business utilize a learning management system to get your work...2020-08-0618 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomOffense or Defense: Building a Forward-Thinking Approach to BusinessGuests: Sam Norman, Paycom’s executive vice president of sales Jennifer Kraszewski, Paycom’s vice president of human resources During unforeseen disruptions, your company may experience a dramatic increase or decrease in business. Experiencing the latter doesn’t have to mean abandoning all projects — instead, it represents a unique opportunity to recalibrate, optimize and re-emerge stronger than before. This is a chance to re-engineer processes and implement technologies that allow you to not only recover, but be more lean, agile and profitable on the other side of crisis. How can your business...2020-07-2335 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Time Is Now: The State of Workplace Leadership in 2020Guest: Henry Cloud, leadership expert, psychologist and bestselling author of The Power of the Other Jessica Melo, Paycom executive vice president of sales training Rapid change is a major challenge in every business, but it also creates the opportunity for growth, innovation and emerging leaders to step up. In today’s quickly shifting environment, workplace leadership is more important than ever. To effectively institute changes, organizations should identify talented leaders who understand the psychological journey of front-line workers and are up for the challenge to embrace the new. With organizations around th...2020-05-0638 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomFFCRA and CARES Act: What Employers Need to KnowGuests: AJ Griffin, Paycom’s director of government and community affairs Brian McManus, partner at Latham & Watkins LLP With major legislation already passed, organizations must act now to ensure continued operation and compliance. On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. Among other provisions, employers may now elect to delay payment of their federal payroll taxes, and delay the deposit and payment of their Social Security taxes. A week earlier, on March 18, Congress approved the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Effective April 1, the FFCR...2020-04-1029 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTraining for the Future: How to Anticipate Change by Reskilling EmployeesGuest: Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference program chair and HR Happy Hour podcast co-host According to the World Economic Forum, 54% of employees expect to need upskilling or reskilling by 2022. One of the primary challenges facing organizations as they embrace the digital transformation is the gap between the limited supply of people with the right technology skills and the growing demand for talent to fill new and changing roles. To find a solution, organizations have to think differently about talent and reskilling their workforces – and embrace more flexible approaches to finding and developing the talent they ne...2020-03-0332 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSticker Shock: The Growing Costs of Manual HR TasksGuests: Joe Callender, Ernst & Young executive director of quantitative economics and statistics Ken Nagle, Ernst & Young senior manager Jennifer Kraszewski, Paycom vice president of human resources In a recently updated Ernst & Young report, researchers found that performing HR tasks manually – or not allowing employees access to enter their own information – now costs an average of $4.51 for every point of data entry, up from $4.39 since we spoke with them in 2018. With the cost of manual HR tasks rising, what is keeping organizations from making the move to self-service technology? And how c...2020-02-2028 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomAn HR Break Room® Take 5: Paycom’s Manager on-the-Go™Work doesn’t stop coming in when you’re not at your desk. That’s why we created Manager on-the-Go. This revolutionary enhancement to the Paycom mobile app helps managers make the most of their day by empowering them to complete essential tasks involving their employees – anytime, anywhere.  In this HR Break Room® Take 5, a manager and an HR professional talk about how their use of Manager on-the-Go impacts their workday. Host Caleb Masters is also joined by HR Bartender’s Sharlyn Lauby, to discuss Manager on-the-Go’s functionality, including: editing and approving timecards approving time...2020-02-0605 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomUpskilling the Workforce: How Training From Within Boosts Engagement and ProfitsGuest: Dickens Aubourg, Paycom director of client learning According to Gartner Inc., “the shortage of critical skills and competencies is the most commonly cited issue among HR leaders” in 2020. As organizations across the globe scramble to stay afloat in this new tech-savvy era, leaders have started focusing their attention on workplace learning and development to keep their heads above water. Are your employees equipped with the critical skills they need so your organization can remain competitive? In this episode of HR Break Room®, Aubourg joins host Caleb Masters to discuss: how d...2020-01-3028 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHR Challenges in 2020: How Today’s Issues Impact Tomorrow’s OutcomesGuest:   Meghan M. Biro, founder and CEO of TalentCulture   Proper planning is fundamental to success, especially for HR business partners (HRBPs) who must be proactive when it comes to addressing workforce challenges, including the first fully digital generation to enter the workforce: Generation Z.   According to Gartner, “organizations that build high-performing HRBPs improve employee performance by up to 22%, employee retention by up to 24%, revenue by up to 7% and profit by up to 9%.”   Are you prepared to be a strategy-focused partner that balances the needs of your current employees while addressing the desires of incoming talent?   In this episode of HR Break Roo...2019-12-1723 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHR on Purpose: How to Boost Employee EngagementGuest: Steve Browne, vice president of human resources at LaRosa’s Pizzeria and author of HR on Purpose: Delivering Deliberate People Passion Today’s competitive marketplace is growing and advancing faster than ever before, thanks to technology. And the demand for a people-first group like HR to step up as leaders in the organization is essential to successful employee retention and engagement initiatives. How can HR create an attractive culture for its workforce, improve the employee experience and meet the organization’s goals? In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at the...2019-12-0324 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSparking a Revolution: Create a Remarkable Workplace Culture Through LearningGuest: David Salyers, former vice president of marketing at Chick-fil-A and co-author of Remarkable: Maximizing Results Through Value Creation In today’s competitive market, falling behind on employee training trends can leave your organization scrambling to keep top talent. To make matters worse, a poor employee experience can create a less productive culture and harm the employer brand. Unsurprisingly, the most productive workplace for employers and employees has a culture of high employee development, according to Gallup research.   How can HR leverage learning platforms and employee training programs to create an att...2019-11-1933 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Future of HR: What Challenges Face the Industry?Guest: Sharlyn Lauby, HR Bartender founder and ITM Group president In a business landscape forged through emerging workplace technology, the role of HR continues to evolve. So how can HR professionals bridge the gap between their people and technology to actively participate in employee experience initiatives?   In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at the Society for Human Resource Management 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition, Lauby joins hosts Jennifer Kraszewski and Caleb Masters to discuss: HR’s role after the right technology is implemented how to shift HR from being the go-between to a g...2019-11-0524 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomUser Adoption: The Key to Getting Employees on Board With HR TechGuest: Robin Schooling, Peridus Group managing partner for HR People + Strategy Technological advancements are rapidly changing workplace communication, the employee experience and organizational culture. With people expecting more from technology’s capabilities in general, employees’ expectations of on-the-job tech also increases. As we prepare to enter a new decade, workers’ adoption of new HR technology continues to become more crucial and necessary. But in an ever-evolving workplace, how can technology promote productivity, efficiency and success? In this episode of HR Break Room, Robin Schooling joins us at the 2019 HR Technology Conference to dis...2019-10-2232 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTech Connections: Applying Key Takeaways From Human Resources ConferencesGuests: Dave Ryan, Illinois State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management former director Brad Galin, Allegro HR president and principal consultant Networking at HR conferences is an integral part of your organization’s growth, helping you gain new clients and brand advocates. These conferences also provide valuable takeaways through breakout sessions and keynote talks. How can HR professionals use conferences to build their reputation, provide actionable applications for their workplace, and get leadership excited to implement new initiatives? In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at th...2019-10-1121 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSwimming With a Shark: Barbara Corcoran Talks Strategies for Workplace TransformationGuest: Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank A typical organization has undergone five major companywide changes in the past three years, according to Gartner, with nearly 75% expecting more transformation in the future. Even workforce demographics have recently changed, shifting to a millennial and Gen Z majority. How can HR use available resources to overcome these challenges and lead their organizations to business success? To answer, HR Break Room welcomes Barbara Corcoran, world-renowned investor, host of the Business Unusual podcast and bestselling author of Shar...2019-09-2433 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomAn HR Break Room Take 5: Paycom’s Direct Data ExchangeYou know that everything your employees do has a cost. But do you know where you’re paying twice for them to complete the same task? Do you know about the unnecessary administrative burden that keeps HR from creating and implementing company strategies, engaging with employees and addressing critical workforce issues? Many paths exist to help you avoid areas of profit drain, with employee usage of HR technology serving as your compass. In the first edition of our new segment, An HR Break Room Take 5, we check out Paycom’s revolutionary new tool, Direct Data Exchange, the indust...2019-09-2005 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Future Is Now: Leading a Digital Transformation for HRGuest: Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference co-chair and HR Happy Hour co-host An International Data Corporation study found that 85% of enterprise decision-makers say they have two years to make significant progress toward a digital transformation or they will fall behind competitors. With Ernst & Young reporting a cost of $4.39 for every point of manual HR data entry, and workplace technology expectations of today’s employees shifting to a more consumer-friendly experience, the cost of performing HR tasks without self-service tech has never been more evident.  How can HR create a better employee experience and lea...2019-09-1844 minTEK2day PodcastTEK2day PodcastEp. 306: WeWork Holders, Paycom's Aggressive Accounting & More1.) WeWork holders exiting completely on the IPO; 2.) Activist Investor targets: AT&T, IBM, ROP; 3.) M&A Strategy; 4.) Private Equity's scam; 5.) Paycom's (tkr: PAYC) aggressive accounting.2019-09-1220 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHappy Employees: Keeping Company Culture on Cloud NineGuest: Jenn Lim, Delivering Happiness CEO and co-founder   Low employee engagement costs U.S. organizations up to $550 billion annually, according to Gallup. And with Gallup also reporting highly engaged teams generate 21% greater profitability, fostering an organization of happy people is more important than ever.  How can organizations meet the expectations of today’s top performers to create a workplace full of engaged, happy employees? In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at the Society for Human Resource Management 2019 Conference & Exposition, Lim joins hosts Caleb Masters and Dickens Aubourg to discuss:...2019-09-1024 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomPhilosophies of Modern Leadership: How to Manage Change ManagementGuest: Cy Wakeman, leadership consultant, New York Times best-selling author and host of the No Ego podcast According to Pew Research, 92% of Gen Zers report going online every day, and 24% say they are online almost constantly. With Gen Z and millennial employees expecting more efficient ways to work using technology, especially via mobile devices, organizations need to be prepared for the cultural and digital transformations required to recruit top talent in today’s workplace. In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at the Society for Human Resource Management 2019 Conference & Exposition, Wakeman joins hosts Ca...2019-08-2722 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomPreparing for the Future of HR TechGuests: Tim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources president and author of The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent Kris Dunn, Kinetix CHRO, founder of the blogs Fistful of Talent and The HR Capitalist, and author of The 9 Faces of HR: A Disruptor’s Guide to Mastering Innovation and Driving Real Change Although internet and mobile technology have changed the way we generally go about our days, one area in the U.S. has yet to catch up: the workplace. With today’s workforce expecting business technology on the job, who is respons...2019-08-1328 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomDisrupting HR: The Benefits of Creating a Culture of InnovationGuest: Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent and DisruptHR With Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce report showing 85% of employees are disengaged, the way we conduct work is no longer as effective or attractive to top talent. How can HR disrupt the status quo and challenge outdated processes to become leaders in their workplace? In this episode of HR Break Room, recorded at the 2019 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference & Exposition, Jennifer McClure joins hosts Caleb Masters and Tiffany Gamblin to discuss: how HR can disrupt work with technology to become...2019-07-3025 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomNew FLSA Rule: Preparing Your Business for Overtime Changes AheadGuest: Louis R. Lessig, Brown & Connery, LLP partner On March 7, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule that boosts the salary threshold at which workers are eligible to receive overtime, making a major change to employee exemption criteria under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If finalized, the rule will extend overtime protections to more than a million currently exempt workers making less than $35,308 per year. It also would represent financial and operational challenges for employers, who will have to evaluate how their employees are scheduled and paid, in order to...2019-07-1619 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM 2019 RecapGuests: Callie Zipple, SHRM field services director and host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast Dickens Aubourg, Paycom director of client learning At this year’s Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Annual Conference & Exposition, held June 23-26 in Las Vegas, we sat with HR industry thought leaders, conference speakers and SHRM staffers for conversations in HR Break Room’s studio on the expo floor. To kick off our special series of episodes recorded at SHRM19, Callie Zipple, host of the Honest HR podcast, joins the HR Break Room to discuss:2019-07-0217 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM 2019 PreviewPaycom’s SHRM 2019 HR Break Room guest co-hosts: Jennifer Kraszewski, Paycom Vice President of Human Resources Dickens Aubourg, Paycom Director of Client Learning Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom HR Manager As with every summer, HR personnel nationwide prepare for one of the industry’s biggest events: the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition. Paycom is headed to Las Vegas for SHRM19, with HR Break Room tagging along to record episodes with some of the conference’s biggest speakers. In this special preview episode of HR Break Room, host Caleb Masters is joined by Paycom’s...2019-06-1817 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomStaying Power: How to Bond With Your Top PerformersGuest: Meghan M. Biro, founder and CEO of TalentCulture According to Gallup’s recent State of the Global Workplace report, only 15% of the global workforce is engaged on the job. With U.S. turnover rates as high as 60.5%, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, retaining top talent remains a high priority for organizations nationwide. In this episode, Meghan M. Biro returns to the HR Break Room for a conversation with hosts Caleb Masters and Jason Bodin on: the importance of building a strong relationship between HR and high performers why stay in...2019-06-1130 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomWorking Wonders: HR’s Case for Going DigitalGuest: Michael Gale, co-author of The Digital Helix: Transforming Your Organization’s DNA to Thrive in the Digital Age and host of Forbes Insights’ Futures in Focus podcast According to author Michael Gale in The Digital Helix, “Digital transformations are everywhere: business to business, business to consumer, and even government to citizens. Digital transformation promises a bridge to a digital future, where organizations can thrive with more fluid business models and processes.” How can HR lead the adoption and implementation of technology to transform their own workplace? In this episode of HR Break Room...2019-05-2837 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomFrom Go-Between to Go-Getter: Going Beyond the Middle to the Forefront of HRGuest: Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP, founder of HR Bartender Do you know where you’re paying twice for employees to complete the same task – or even to correct it when it was completed incorrectly? Everything employees do for your organization has a cost: $4.39 for every data entry, according to Ernst & Young research. By giving your workforce direct access to their employee data, HR no longer has to spend their day on duplicated tasks, allowing them to focus on what they are most passionate about: people-based initiatives.   In this episode of HR Break Room, HR Bar...2019-05-1426 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomNo Hard Feelings: What HR Can Do to Foster Emotional Positivity at WorkGuest: Liz Fosslien, co-author of No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work and head of content at Humu According to a recent study from the Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence, one out of every five employees reported high engagement and high burnout. With Gallup reporting that burned-out employees are 63% more likely to take a sick day and 2.6 times as likely to actively seek a new position, having an emotionally stressed and exhausted workforce is costly. In this episode of HR Break Room, Liz Fosslien, co-author of the recently released book ...2019-04-3029 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHire Level: Tech’s Role in Today’s Recruiting and OnboardingGuest: Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor professor of management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School According to Gallup, only 12% of employees say their company does a good job onboarding. With the war for talent still waging in today’s low-unemployment economy, organizations nationwide continue to search for new ways to attract, retain and keep new hires engaged once they’ve started their job. In this episode of HR Break Room, Peter Cappelli joins hosts Caleb Masters and Braeden Fair to discuss: how technology is changing the way...2019-04-1735 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTalent Pool: How Diverse Skill Sets Bring Depth to Your OrganizationGuest: Kris Dunn, Kinetix CHRO and founder of the blogs Fistful of Talent and The HR Capitalist According to Boston Consulting Group research, companies with more diverse management teams generate nearly 20% greater revenue. Like players in one of sports’ greatest spectacles, top talent comes from a wide array of backgrounds, and each performer requires great coaching to succeed. In this episode of HR Break Room, returning guest Kris Dunn joins host Caleb Masters to discuss: teamwork parallels between winning college basketball teams and successful organizations the importance of recruiting from diverse pools of...2019-04-0134 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomA Perfect Fit: How a Winning Culture Creates a Winning TeamGuests: Annie Hanson, University of Oklahoma assistant athletics director of recruiting strategy and administrative engagement Jennifer Kraszewski, Paycom vice president of human resources According to LinkedIn, 80% of talent acquisition leaders believe their employer brand has a noticeable impact on their ability to hire great talent. Perhaps no better example of this exists than in college sports. In leveraging an unrivaled brand to recruit top performers to their organization, college athletic recruiters build teams known around the world for winning. In this episode of HR Break Room, OU football’s Annie Hanson joins...2019-03-2634 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHiring in the Digital Age: How Performance-Based Hiring Helps RecruitingGuests: Lou Adler, business consultant and CEO of The Adler Group Tiffany McGowen, Paycom vice president of recruiting According to SHRM’s The New Talent Landscape report, 84% of employers see a shortage in skilled applicants, while 68% experience difficulty in filling jobs. In today’s war for talent, the challenge to find qualified candidates for a competitive edge continues to grow, as does the skills gap. In this episode of HR Break Room, host Caleb Masters sits down with Adler and McGowen to discuss: the challenges of finding skilled talent in a hi...2019-03-0628 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHR as Intended: The Value of Employee Self-Service TechnologyGuest: Dave Zielinski, business writer for HR Magazine and SHRM.org HR is undergoing a digital transformation. With so many technology options changing the workplace, how can HR leverage the benefits of employee self-service (ESS) to be more strategic while further empowering their workforce? According to this year’s Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey, 78% of respondents currently use ESS applications in their organizations. That number is expected to rise to 87% in the next year as HR leaders implement ESS to engage employees, increase productivity, decrease labor costs and give their workforce direct and mobile ac...2019-02-1919 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTalent Management: How HR Technology Transforms the Employee ExperienceGuest: Jason Lauritsen, employee engagement expert and author of Unlocking High Performance: How to Use Performance Management to Engage and Empower Employees to Reach Their Full Potential  In a recent Deloitte survey, 79% of global executives rated agile performance management as a high priority for their organizations. With the digital transformation of HR impacting companies nationwide as 2019 progresses, HR departments look toward technology to fulfill their recruiting and training initiatives. In this HR Break Room conversation, workplace culture authority Jason Lauritsen joins hosts Caleb Masters and Chelsea Justice to discuss: changes to talent m...2019-02-0527 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomOn the Money: Making the Case for Financial Wellness Programs at Your BusinessGuest: Ilyce Glink, founder and CEO of Best Money Moves According to a 2018 Prudential report, the number of employers offering financial wellness programs increased from 20% in 2015 to 83% in 2017. With PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 2018 Employee Financial Wellness survey finding that 64% of today’s employees are impacted by student loans and 54% saying they are stressed about finances in general, the demand for financial wellness in the workplace continues to grow. In this HR Break Room conversation, Ilyce Glink joins hosts Caleb Masters and Chelsea Justice to discuss:  how financial wellness can be used to engage employees and incre...2019-01-2230 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomThe Revolution Is Underway: Catch up to the HR Digital TransformationGuest: Nick Ismail, content editor of Information Age A disconnect has emerged between the expectations and needs of CEOs, digital leaders, and HR and finance departments’ ability to support digital transformation efforts related to the employee experience. What are the benefits of having HR technology in your business, and how can HR make the case to embrace the digital transformation within your organization to help engage the workforce? In this episode of HR Break Room, Information Age content editor Nick Ismail joins hosts Caleb Masters and Jason Bodin to discuss: how the digi...2019-01-0824 minHR Break RoomHR Break Room’Tis the Season: Unwrapping the Keys to Employee MoraleGuest: John Ruhlin, public speaker and author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention With the holiday season on the minds of managers and employees, now is the time for celebration and gift-giving. This is a perfect opportunity for HR managers to take a closer look at their gifting policies. How can you use this chance to create company advocates? You do it by finding presents that can help boost employee engagement and productivity. In this special 50th episode of HR...2018-12-1841 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomOut With the Old: New Study Proves the Case for Utilizing HR TechGuests: Joe Callender, Ernst and Young executive director of quantitative economics and statistics Ari Teichman, Ernst and Young senior manager of quantitative economics and statistics Sam Norman, Paycom executive vice president of sales According to a 2016 study conducted by HR.com, companies surveyed reported that allowing employees to complete their own HR tasks through software saves their HR department an average of seven hours a week. A new study from Ernst & Young takes this idea a step further. Performing HR tasks manually or not letting employees enter their own information costs...2018-12-1143 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSet the Standard: Understanding Joint-Employer Changes - Part 2Guest: Phillip B. Wilson, president and general counsel of the Labor Relations Institute On Sept. 14, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a notice of proposed rulemaking intended to clarify what constitutes a joint-employer relationship between two businesses. Franchises, construction companies and organizations that use temporary or contract labor are among the employers that will be impacted most directly. In part one of our HR Break Room conversation with Phillip B. Wilson, we defined the proposed new joint-employer rule and how it is different from the standard set by the Browning-Ferris case. How ca...2018-10-1125 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSet the Standard: Understanding Joint-Employer Changes - Part 1Guest: Phillip B. Wilson, president and general counsel of the Labor Relations Institute On Sept. 14, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a notice of proposed rulemaking intended to clarify what constitutes a joint-employer relationship between two businesses. Franchises, construction companies and organizations that use temporary or contract labor are among the employers that will be impacted most directly. How can HR prepare so that your workforce remains compliant? In part one of this two-part episode of HR Break Room, Phillip B. Wilson of the Labor Relations Institute joins hosts Caleb Masters and...2018-10-0523 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTaking Ownership: Embracing the Role of HRGuest: Steve Browne, author of HR on Purpose: Delivering Deliberate People Passion As the role of HR continues to evolve within today’s workplace, being strategic and influencing employees and leadership have become more important than ever. How can HR not only win a seat at the table, but also take ownership of its role within an organization? In this HR Break Room conversation, bestselling author Steve Browne joins Paycom HR manager Chanse Moucka and host Caleb Masters to discuss: the differences between safeguarding HR, being strategic in HR and owning the role...2018-09-1918 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomInstilling Loyalty: How HR Influences the Employee Life CycleGuest: Trish McFarlane, co-host of the HR Happy Hour podcast The nature of work continues to change at a rapid pace. HR has the unique opportunity to build and influence relationships with members of their workforce, from the onboarding process and continuing through the entire employee life cycle. In this HR Break Room conversation, host Caleb Masters and Paycom HR manager Chanse Moucka are joined by HR Happy Hour co-host Trish McFarlane to discuss: the role HR can play in influencing the experience of employees throughout their life cycle how technology has...2018-09-0417 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomBeyond 9 to 5: Staying Flexible on Workplace FlexibilityGuest: Jim Reidy, attorney at Sheehan Phinney The term “workplace flexibility” is commonly used to cover a broad number of topics related to compliance with state and federal leave laws. With 32% of millennial or millennial-minded talent ranking more flexible working options as a priority in the 2015/2016 Global Benefits Attitude Survey, what can your organization do to remain compliant and attractive? In this HR Break Room conversation, employment law attorney Jim Reidy rejoins the podcast along with Paycom HR manager Chanse Moucka and host Caleb Masters to discuss: the areas of employment law cove...2018-08-1422 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomCivil Remedy: How Civility Impacts Employee MoraleGuest: Christine Porath, associate professor of management at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and author of Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace Workplace incivility leads not only to a toxic culture, but also to negative impacts on your workforce’s productivity and profits. According to a study conducted by this episode’s guest, Christine Porath, employees who have experienced uncivil action in the workplace showed a drop of 25% in performance, while 80% stated they had lost time due to the unpleasant interactions. In this HR Break Room conversation recorded live at S...2018-07-2417 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomEmployee Activation: More Than Employee EngagementDespite HR’s best efforts to improve employee engagement, only 34% of U.S. employees are engaged. With 81% of employees stating that technology is an important factor to their happiness in the workplace, is your organization missing the opportunity to engage employees in all the interactions that shape their attitudes about work? In this HR Break Room conversation, TalentCulture CEO Meghan M. Biro joins Paycom HR manager Tiffany Gamblin and host Caleb Masters on the SHRM18 exposition floor to discuss: what’s missing from today’s employee engagement efforts the term “employee activation” and how it differs from emplo...2018-07-1111 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM18: Managing an HR Department of One Guests: Dave Ryan, director of the Illinois State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management Brad Galin, president and principal consultant of Allegro HR In small and midsized organizations nationwide, HR departments often are made up of just one person. These individuals are tasked with overseeing nearly every HR function throughout the company, including onboarding, benefits enrollment, compensation, and training employees.  In this second episode of our special series recorded at SHRM18, HR Break Room host Caleb Masters and Paycom HR manager Chanse Moucka converse with guests Dave Ryan and B...2018-06-2918 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM18 Day One RecapGuests: Jeff Palkowski, director of government affairs for Greater Madison Area SHRM Mike Shaw, director-elect of the Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management Jazmine Wilkes, contributing writer to The SHRM Blog Every year, HR professionals from around the world attend the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Annual Conference & Exposition to learn from industry experts and share their experiences. At SHRM18, held June 17-20 in Chicago, HR Break Room recorded conversations with HR industry thought leaders, conference speakers and SHRM staffers, live from Paycom’s booth on the expo floo...2018-06-2518 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM 2018 PreviewIt’s that time of year when HR personnel nationwide prepare for one of the industry’s biggest events: the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition. Paycom is headed to Chicago for SHRM18, with HR Break Room making the trek as well, to record episodes live from Booth 250 on the expo floor! In this special SHRM18 preview episode of HR Break Room, hosts Caleb Masters and Chelsea Justice are joined by two Paycom HR managers to discuss what they most look forward to at this year’s conference.   Listen to this episode to learn about: the most an...2018-06-0814 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomExperts Answer: Your Sexual Harassment Policy QuestionsGuests: Matthew Paque, Paycom executive vice president of legal and compliance Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom HR manager Jason Hines, Paycom compliance attorney In October 2017, in light of the #MeToo movement, HR Break Room discussed workplace sexual harassment policies. Since that conversation, we have continued to receive questions on the subject, not only from podcast listeners, but Paycom blog readers and webinar attendees. To answer those questions and examine the topic further, HR Break Room assembled a panel of leaders from Paycom’s legal and HR departments. In this episode of HR...2018-05-0826 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomCulture Dish: A Conversation on Measuring Employee CultureGuests: Jessica Melo, Paycom executive director of sales training Andres Traslavina, Whole Foods director of global recruiting Rachel Feferman, Businessolver advisor relations Kim Gorsuch, Weeva CEO John Adcock, RetailMeNot senior vice president of people Learning how to change workplace culture and what makes an organization unique remain high priorities for companies nationwide. During the 2018 SXSW Conference, Paycom’s Jessica Melo attended the Workology HRetreat, where she hosted a panel on the current state of employee culture. Couldn’t attend? No worries – now you can! This specia...2018-04-0334 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomGrit and Determination: Leadership Lessons from Minkah FitzpatrickGuest: Minkah Fitzpatrick, former defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide and winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Since 1986, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame has picked the best defensive back in college football as the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe award. This year’s winner, Minkah Fitzpatrick from the University of Alabama, lead the Crimson Tide to two different national championships, winning the 2018 game against the Georgia Bulldogs. In this special HR Break Room interview, we will discuss: leadership lessons from Minkah what makes an organization attractive to today's to...2018-02-2014 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomHR Nightmares: Ghostly Office TalesFrom somewhere within overstuffed filing cabinets of an unnamed office come two terrifying tales. The first story investigates a haunted onboarding experience caused by excessive paperwork, while the second explores an infestation of manual processes so creepy, your skin will crawl. Luckily, these HR nightmares can have a happy ending when the right HR technology comes into play. In this special Halloween episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea share “HR Nightmares” that cover how: a poor onboarding process can negatively impact your new hires manual processes could slow your organization HR technology can help prot...2017-10-3114 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomAdam Smiley Poswolsky - Under New Management: The Rise of Millennial Managers and Generation ZGuest Host: Adam Smiley Poswolsky, Author of The Quarter-Life Break Through Global Workforce Trends reported that by the end of 2017, 3.6 million baby boomers will retire. As they do, more and more millennials will begin transitioning into management roles.  And behind the millennials is the even younger generation –  Generation Z – who are on track to make up 27% by 2030. With a shift in the workforce upon us, what can organizations learn about these new trends to better prepare? Adam Poswolsky, author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, rejoins HR Break Room for part two of our discussion on the...2017-08-0122 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomAdam Smiley Poswolsky - A Hire Purpose: Build a Thriving Culture for MillennialsGuest Host: Adam Smiley Poswolsky, Author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough According to Pew research, in 2015, the millennial labor force surpassed Generation X as the largest in the workforce. Understanding their needs will be critical in motivating and retaining the employees of today and the future. Adam Poswolsky, author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, joins HR Break Room for a special two-part conversation to discuss the needs and demands of millennials in today’s workplace. In part one of this HR Break Room conversation, you will learn: the importance of giving millennials a...2017-07-1825 minHR Break RoomHR Break Room5 Leadership Lessons HR Can Learn From American HistoryGuest Host: Jim Quillen, Director of Tax, Paycom The United States of America may be more than two centuries old, but the examples laid down by the founding fathers still teach us new lessons every day. In honor of Independence Day, HR Break Room dives deep into the American Revolutionary War by examining the important leadership lessons from one of its most pivotal and iconic moments: George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. In this episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea are visited by Paycom’s Director of Tax and Ameri...2017-07-0727 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM17 Special, Part Four: Emerging Hiring Trends, Handling Immigration under a New Administration and Communicating with MillennialsGuest Hosts: Chad Raymond, Vice President of HR, Paycom Chanse Moucka, HR Manager, Paycom Paycom attended the 2017 SHRM conference in New Orleans to meet with industry thought leaders, SHRM volunteers and conference attendees, and learn more about the latest workforce trends. In this talk, HR Break Room concludes our 2017 SHRM conference special. Caleb rejoins Paycom’s Vice President of HR, along with one of Paycom’s HR Managers to reflect on the entire conference and talk about their biggest takeaways from the final day of sessions. In this special epis...2017-07-0109 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM17 Special, Part Three: SHRM VolunteeringGuest Hosts: Dave Ryan, Director of the Illinois HR State Council of SHRM Brad Galin, President and Principal Consultant of Allegro HR, SHRM Blogger Paycom attended the 2017 SHRM conference in New Orleans to meet with industry thought leaders, SHRM volunteers and conference attendees, and learn more about the latest workforce trends. In this special SHRM 2017 conference HR Break Room conversation, Caleb joins Dave Ryan and Brad Galin to talk about the big changes happening in SHRM’s leadership, along with the story behind how they got involved in SHRM’s state and...2017-06-3009 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM17 Special, Part Two: Finding the Best Session and Networking at SHRMGuest Hosts: Mike Shaw, Director-Elect of the Oklahoma HR State Council Neen James, SHRM Keynote Speaker and Author of Folding Time Every year, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) holds an annual conference so that HR professionals from around the world can gather and learn from industry experts, and share their experiences. Paycom attended the 2017 SHRM conference in New Orleans to meet with industry thought leaders, SHRM volunteers and conference attendees, and learn more about the latest workforce trends. HR Break Room continues its special coverage as Caleb talks with...2017-06-2809 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSHRM17 Special, Part One: Workforce Analytics, a Purpose-Driven Workforce and Generation Z TrendsGuest Hosts: Chad Raymond, Vice President of HR, Paycom Chanse Moucka, HR Manager, Paycom Every year, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) holds an annual conference so that HR professionals from around the world can gather and learn from industry experts, and share their experiences. Paycom attended the 2017 SHRM conference in New Orleans to meet with industry thought leaders, SHRM volunteers and conference attendees, and learn more about the latest workforce trends. HR Break Room sat down for recaps with industry experts and Paycom’s own leadership. For our first re...2017-06-2712 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomA New Leaf in Drug Screening Policies: Time for a Change?  Guest Host Jim Reidy, Attorney at Sheehan Phinney In the November 2016 election, eight of the nine states with marijuana-related decisions on the ballot voted to legalize the drug for medical and/or recreational purposes. And now that marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes in more than half the nation, tensions have emerged between the new laws and companies’ existing drug policies across the country. Workplaces are still trying to find the right strategy that protects their organization and allows them to remain attractive to prospective employees. In this episode of HR Bre...2017-06-0632 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomFight or Flight: What HR Can Learn from the United Airlines PR DisasterGuest Hosts: Brent Gooden, Founder and CEO, Gooden Group Chad Raymond, Vice President of HR, Paycom Matthew Paque, Director of Legal and Compliance, Paycom On April 9, a United Airlines passenger was removed from Flight 3411 by airport security when United employees were unable to convince him to give up his seat. In the weeks since, this incident has become an infamous public relations crisis of huge proportions. The storm of negative PR and costly legal action has forced the entire airline industry to review its policies. Where did things go wrong and...2017-05-2326 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomWe Want Answers: Identifying Today's Top TalentGuest Host: Tiffany McGowen, director of national recruiting, Paycom Conducting a successful interview can be difficult. It may sound easy on paper, but knowing how to talk with prospective employees about what they can bring to the table can make or break the quality of your hires. With new workforce data from the recent U.S. Jobs report showing that an increased number of people are entering the workforce and Americans are quitting their jobs at a rate not seen since 2009, it’s more important than ever to ensure you are conducting the sh...2017-05-1027 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomWhat's My Motivation? Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Values at WorkGuest Host: Stacey Pezold, Chief Learning Officer, Paycom HR Break Room concludes its “What Employees Want” series by talking about the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators with Paycom’s chief learning officer, Stacey Pezold. Intrinsic motivators are important, yet often overlooked. Employees whose work is acknowledged are 47% more productive and, according to Gallup, companies with productive and engaged employees have 147% higher earnings per share than their competition. Even though it pays to give your employees what they really want, many organizations still neglect the intrinsic piece essential to creating a motivated workforce. In thi...2017-04-2520 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomSharlyn Lauby - How to Unlock a Culture of CommunicationSharlyn Lauby, Founder of HR Bartender HR Break Room continues its “What Employees Want” series by discussing how feedback and clear communication can help reduce turnover, with special guest Sharlyn Lauby from HR Bartender. One of the best ways to combat turnover is by creating a culture that facilitates consistent, two-way communication, and empowers teams to successfully acknowledge and implement feedback. In this episode of HR Break Room with HR Bartender’s Sharlyn Lauby, you will: learn why you must have a defined communication strategy uncover the three different characteristics of good feedba...2017-04-1126 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomEngaged to Be Engaged: Your Workforce Wants Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsGuest Host: Heidi Lively, Paycom’s director of new client setup Disengagement costs the U.S. economy up to $550 billion per year. That’s more than the gross domestic product of Georgia — the state and the country! What is it costing your company? It pays to learn more about about your people, but you may have to look beyond survey results to find out what really drives employee engagement. In today’s episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea continue the “What Employees Want” series by talking with Paycom’s director of new client set...2017-03-2818 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomDriving Engagement with Communication and Corporate PhilanthropyGUEST HOST: Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder of Workology.com According to Gallup, only 32 percent of the U.S. workforce is currently engaged in their job roles. Where do employers begin to reverse that trend? In today’s episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea are joined by Jessica Miller-Merrell from Workology.com to talk about engaging employees through surveys and the impact that corporate philanthropy has on employee engagement and retention. This latest Break Room conversation, “Driving Employee Engagement with Communication and Corporate Philanthropy,” begins our “What Employees Want” series. In this four-part series, HR...2017-03-1423 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomLeading the Millennial Generation with Technology in 2017Guest Host: Jeff York, Paycom chief sales officer We conclude HR Break Room’s “Life at Work” series by taking a look at the role of HR technology in managing and engaging the millennial workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millennials will make up 50 percent of the workforce by 2020, so organizations nationwide seek the tools and strategies to adapt to this historical shift in talent management. In this episode, Caleb and Chelsea talk with Paycom’s chief sales officer, Jeff York, about his experience leading millennials in his salesforce. They discuss the bene...2017-02-2728 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomReshaping Organizational LearningGuest Host: Tonya, HR Director Learning management systems (LMS) are crucial to the success of any training program. After discussing the advantages an LMS can bring organizations in our last episode, your hosts decided to find a company that recently implemented a new learning program so that we could hear the perspective of someone who's been there. In today’s HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea talk with Tonya, an HR Director, about how she used a learning management system to completely reshape the way her employees were trained across multiple locations. Throughout th...2017-02-1429 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomEquipping Employees for Success with On-Demand TrainingGuest Host: Jessica Melo, Paycom Executive Director of Sales Training   HR Break Room continues our “Life at Work” series as we look at the impact learning and training can have on an organization. The necessity of training does not stop after the onboarding process, but remains important throughout the entire life cycle of an employee. In this rapidly evolving age of HR technology, training employees has become more streamlined than ever before. In today’s episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea sit down with Paycom’s executive director of sales tra...2017-01-3130 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomNew Career BeginningsGuest Hosts:Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom’s HR Benefits Coordinator Christie Yetter, Paycom’s HR Onboarding Specialist Every career starts with a first day of work, but is it always a productive one? In this edition of the HR Break Room, we begin our first podcast miniseries, Life at Work, by talking about the impact a successful onboarding strategy and company introduction can have on a new employee. Whether it is starting the process before their first day, educating them on their benefits options or planning future trainings through the first year, several strategies ensure you keep...2017-01-1821 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomOvercoming the Challenges of Deploying HR Tech in 2017Guest Hosts: Chad Raymond, Paycom’s Vice President of HR Williams Espino, Paycom’s Director of Product Management The HR landscape is undeniably changing quickly, but actually, several strategies exist to help you embrace the new technology. In part 2 of the HR Break Room podcast launch, Caleb and Chelsea discuss the unique challenges of embracing new HR tech in 2017. Whether it is making changes to your organization’s HR process or updating your organization’s outdated talent management solution, the HR Break Room investigates by asking the experts about the various challenges that arise with adding n...2017-01-1822 minHR Break RoomHR Break RoomTransforming the Future of HRGuest Hosts:Stacey Pezold, Paycom Chief Operating Officer Kathy Oden-Hall, Paycom Chief Marketing Officer In the first episode of the HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea sit down with Paycom’s chief operating officer, Stacey Pezold, to talk more about the latest trends and challenges in human resources. As workforce culture continues to change and become more tech-dependent, many organizations struggle to keep up. Join us in the Break Room with Stacey as she describes the growing challenges, needs and solutions organizations are asking about. Following Stacey is Paycom’s chief marketing officer, Kath...2017-01-1827 min