Avoid at all costs - Sales Executive- Outbound Paycor Employee Review

1.0
May 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work and generous PTO of 176 hours to use which at this job, they don't pay you out your PTO so just be aware and the remote work isn't worth working for this company.

Cons

Where do I even begin... Listen the recruiters will say that people only write negative reviews about Glassdoor like Yelp for resturants but that's a lie because I have written plenty of nice reviews for GOOD companies who care about their employees. Paycor is a true nightmare, and they just want you to be a sleezy used car salesman or telemarketer at this point. Which may work for some if you have no soul. No sales process, methodology, or structure in place—you’re left to figure everything out on your own. You’re required to clock in and out like an hourly employee, even in a full-time salaried sales role. The company operates in a highly oversaturated market, making it difficult to differentiate or sell value. Leadership does not value feedback from reps and ignores insights from those on the front lines. Significant cost-cutting measures after the acquisition, including removing basic sales tools like HubSpot CRM. As of now, there is no reliable CRM system in place, and reps are expected to manage accounts manually or in spreadsheets. No clear enablement, onboarding, or support—new hires are given vague direction and thrown into a chaotic workflow. Morale is low across the sales floor due to constant changes, lack of transparency, and unrealistic expectations. Internal communication is poor, and decisions are often made behind closed doors without context or explanation. High turnover rate, with top reps and managers leaving due to burnout and frustration.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Paycheck hits on time every two weeks.

Cons

I wanted to like working at Paycor. The product has potential and the pitch during the interview process sounded promising. But the reality of day-to-day life here is a far cry from what's advertised. Micromanagement is rampant. Leadership tracks every minute of your day — from login times to bathroom breaks — yet somehow trusts no one to make even the smallest decision independently. You're treated like a number, not a professional. There's zero autonomy, and any attempt to take initiative is quickly shut down. The leadership team is deeply out of touch. Many managers got their roles through tenure, not merit, and it shows. They struggle to answer basic questions about the industry, lean on buzzwords in meetings, and consistently make decisions that anyone with relevant experience would know to avoid. When things go wrong, blame rolls downhill fast. The culture is toxic and cliquey. If you're not in the right social circle, advancement is nearly impossible. Favoritism is blatant, feedback is rarely constructive, and the "open door policy" is a joke — speak up and you'll find yourself quietly pushed out. The work environment doesn't help either. High turnover means institutional knowledge constantly walks out the door. Morale is low, burnout is high, and HR seems more interested in protecting the company than the employees.

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