Derek has been at Paycom in the New Client Setup department since June 2013. Recently, I reached out and asked him to share his story. Describe what you do. My goal is to facilitate a cohesive implementation team full of customer-focused implementation experts. I personally challenge myself daily with developing my team, expecting and welcoming […]

You may have seen Paycom listed as one of The Oklahoman’s Top Workplaces in Oklahoma and as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Why do our employees love working here? Below are three of our favorite reasons! 1. Clear career path When you start a new job, it often can be difficult to see […]

We all know a job is essentially a means to earn money. It has little to do with education, joy or talent. A career on the other hand—a career is something you strive for, something you cultivate. A career says, “I’ve earned this. I have a future here.” But what about passion? “Passion” may sound […]

Did you come back to work after the holidays, only to realize your job just isn’t cutting it? Maybe you’re not challenged enough, or you want to do work that will give you more opportunities to help others. You’re not alone. If a change to a new job is one of your goals for 2018, […]

It’s time to start looking for a new job. You go through the usual process of updating your résumé, applying for a dozen jobs and then waiting for what seems like forever hear from someone. You prepare the best way you know how, dominate the interview – or so you think – only to be […]

I’ve seen one or two simply masterful networkers in my life. They’re so good at networking, they don’t even know they’re doing it. They charm rooms full of people and create vortexes of ideation and connection. But networking doesn’t come as easily for some of us. Even when the desire is there, we need practice […]

You are great at selling — but you’re a little less great at actually closing sales. You know better than to try some of the less attractive closing tactics like the “assumptive close” — intentionally treating a potential buyer like they’ve already agreed to do business with you. But, you love the product you’re selling, […]

Sitting in my office and looking at the beautiful Milwaukee waterway, I reflected on some of the hiring interviews I had conducted recently. I see many potential hires making the same mistakes, and I can’t help but wonder – what’s causing that? Candidates are often nervous, but why? They’re presenting a finished résumé, and they […]

When you’re looking for a new job, it’s normal to expect a lot of questions during your interviews. You’ll be asked about your job history. You’ll be asked how you’d proceed in a hypothetical situation. You’ll be asked about specific skills and your five-year plan. It can feel like all you’re doing is answering questions. […]

A mentor is something we all want. It’s also something that’s really easy to ignore. Finding a mentor usually is relegated to the back burner by the more pressing things in life: career, family, hobbies, commitments, chores and meetings. Being mentored is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself, and it’s something […]

You may not always know how you’re doing at work, and that’s why feedback is crucial to seek. Don’t take this the wrong way, but sometimes as humans, we are terrible at seeing the reality of situations. At home, with friends and especially at work, most of us think we’re fabulous at a certain thing, […]

It’s a familiar movie scene: A successful magazine editor — or sometimes she’s a creative director at an advertising agency — floats into the office, an assistant hands her a latte, and she sits at her spotless, midcentury-modern desk. She has none of the sticky notes, stapled receipts, soccer pictures, inboxes, outboxes, notebooks, reports, cords, […]