Why This Blog???

Eye On Paychex is NOT attempting in any way to damage the business of Paychex. In fact, most customers I speak with have many good things to say about the company and its services.

The purpose of this blog is to shine a spotlight on "Employee Experience" of working for Paychex. 

You see, Paychex makes a LOT of noise about how they are ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. But the truth is not quite so rosy. 

I am convinced that many good people have accepted or are seeking employment with Paychex becasue they are certain that this is a "Great Place to Work". This is blatently untrue and is unfair to the current and future employees of the company.

So, through this blog, we will explore what it is REALLY like to work at Paychex. We will look at the good (the training is excellent) and the bad (absurd policies). 

All readers are encouraged to participate by posting, or, if you prefer, email your comments to me at eyeonpaychex@gmail.comand I will post them for you. 

ALL POSTINGS WILL BE ANONYMOUS!!! 

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Golisano a Megalomaniacal Fruitcake !!!

(Received by Email):

I just found your site by accident. I worked for Paychex for four years, and I must say their management in my local office was the least competent group of people I have ever been associated with in any capacity. To a man, the entire team was undereducated, completely devoid of logic and the ability to reason, and they were the most indecisive group of people in the world. In leadership at any level, it’s necessary to make decisions, and even when a bad decision is made, a certain measure of respect must be given just for having ‘pulled the trigger’ – When all in leadership refuse to make a decision surrounding business needs as they watch their client base shrink, it’s a pathetic site to behold. I watched as business walked out the door and went to ADP (Where I have now worked for 7 years). Now, I take Paychex’ business away from them almost effortlessly – they may have clients who are satisfied, but they have MANY who are eager to terminate their services and sever their ties with Paychex.

On a side note, I personally witnessed Mr. Golisano verbally dress-down and berate an entry-level employee, swearing and cursing at him, just because he did not like the gentleman’s necktie – I saw this, and heard every word while onsite in Rochester, NY for training. When a company is run by a megalomaniacal fruitcake, how can one expect it to be a good place to work?

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I worked for paychex for 1 year 5 months for the TIME IN A BOX area of the company. I'll start by saying it was a lousy job. The Management didn't care and showed favoritism to those who kissed up to them. There was alot of favoritism going on and a guy trying to do a good job I was shot down every chance I tried. They also aren't family oriented. They could care less if you child is on the death bed. If you leave work to be with your child who's dying they'll write you up. PAYCHEX SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T EVER WORK FOR THEM