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Paychex, Inc., a leading human capital management (HCM) company, has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Companies 2025 and among America’s Most Admired Workplaces. These honors highlight Paychex’s excellence in financial performance, innovation, corporate responsibility, and employee-centric culture, as announced in a press release on September 12, 2025.
Recognitions: Named to America’s Greatest Companies 2025 and Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek.
Evaluation: Based on financial performance, workforce commitment, innovation, and sustainability for Greatest Companies; employee sentiment and external admiration for Most Admired Workplaces.
Stock (PAYX): Closed at $135.424, with a market cap of $47.85 billion (see finance card above).
Workforce: 19,000 employees serving nearly 800,000 customers, paying 1 in 11 U.S. private sector workers.
Core Values: Integrity, partnership, accountability, respect, innovation, service.
Other Awards: 2025 Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies.
Newsweek’s inaugural America’s Greatest Companies list evaluated U.S.-based, publicly traded companies with over $75 million in revenue across four pillars: financial performance, workforce commitment, innovation, and sustainability. Paychex was assessed through key performance indicators, public records, and media coverage, earning recognition for its strong financials, ongoing product innovation, and ethical practices. “These companies represent what it means to lead with purpose and adaptability,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek Editor-in-Chief.
The Most Admired Workplaces ranking, based on a survey of over 250,000 U.S. employees and 1.5 million company reviews, evaluated companies on inspirational (employee sentiment), aspirational (external admiration), and performance factors. Paychex stood out for its ability to attract and retain talent, fostering a workplace where employees feel respected and valued. “A great workplace is one that strives to make all its employees feel respected and appreciated,” Cunningham noted.
“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Companies, a distinction that reflects our strong financial performance, ongoing product innovation, and commitment to ethics,” said John Gibson, Paychex President and CEO. He credited the company’s 19,000 employees for driving success through a culture rooted in six core values: integrity, partnership, accountability, respect, innovation, and service. This employee-centric approach supports nearly 800,000 customers and pays 1 in 11 U.S. private sector workers.
Paychex’s stock closed at $135.424 on September 12, 2025, down 8.5% from its yearly high of $161.24, reflecting market volatility (see finance card above). The company’s focus on innovative HCM solutions, such as Paychex Flex, and recent acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc., strengthens its market position. Additional 2025 recognitions include Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies and Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies, underscoring Paychex’s leadership in responsible business practices.
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a digitally driven HCM leader providing comprehensive HR solutions for organizations of all sizes. Serving nearly 800,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe, Paychex combines AI-enabled technology with world-class service to help businesses succeed.
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