The Trust Factor: Why Paycom Keeps Winning America’s Confidence

Newsweek’s latest ranking highlights the companies Americans trust most — here’s why Paycom remains a standout.

These days, trust isn’t just a buzzword when doing business — it’s a currency. Consumers, employees, and investors alike seek out organizations that demonstrate reliability, integrity, and transparency.

For the fourth consecutive year,Paycom, a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software, has earned a spot on Newsweek’s “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” list. This recognition reaffirms the company’s enduring commitment to delivering on its promises, fostering transparency and building lasting relationships with its stakeholders.

How Companies Earn a Spot on the Trust List

The “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” list, developed in collaboration with market research firm Statista, evaluates companies based on the trust they inspire in three key groups: customers, employees and investors. This year’s ranking was derived from an extensive independent survey of over 25,000 U.S. residents, combined with social listening analysis that examined 304,000 online mentions measuring public sentiment and reputation.

To qualify, companies had to be headquartered in the U.S., generate at least $500 million in annual revenue and demonstrate excellence across multiple trust indicators.

Notably, trust scores were weighted 80% on direct survey feedback and 20% on broader public sentiment, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of how well a company lives up to its commitments.

“The ability to cultivate and maintain trust across multiple stakeholders is an invaluable asset for any company,” said Josh Smith, senior director of growth & strategic partnerships [LL1] at Newsweek. “This ranking serves as a resource for consumers, investors and job seekers looking for companies that have earned a reputation for integrity, fairness and reliability.”

Why Paycom Continues to Earn Consumer Trust

As companies strive to build credibility, Paycom has demonstrated a track record of reliability and innovation that resonates with customers, employees, and investors. The company’s approach to human capital management software has played a key role in its sustained recognition.

“This honor validates the success of our client-focused initiatives, and I’m pleased to see continued recognition of the trust we’ve built with those we serve,” said Chad Richison, Paycom’s founder and CEO.

A major contributor to Paycom’s reputation is its single-database HR and payroll system, which reduces inefficiencies and minimizes errors. Unlike fragmented HR solutions that require multiple integrations, Paycom’s unified approach ensures greater data accuracy and compliance. This reliability has been a key factor for businesses that depend on Paycom’s technology.

“Paycom has lived up to their promises,” said a client from a real estate company with 51-200 employees in a TrustRadius review. “We’ve had a great experience understanding how Paycom can support us as we continue to grow, with offerings available all in one system. We appreciate their accuracy, reliability, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing our employees are paid correctly and on time.”

Beyond reliability, Paycom has leveraged technology-driven solutions to enhance trust. A Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Paycom, found that its single HR software, with the company’s industry-first automated payroll solution Beti^®, reduced payroll error correction time by 85%, lowered payroll processing labor by 90%, and saved HR and accounting teams 2,600+ hours annually.

By leveraging automation and employee self-service tools, Paycom aims to ensure accuracy while eliminating preventable payroll errors. Beti^® allows employees to review and correct payroll discrepancies before payroll is processed, ensuring transparency and reducing costly mistakes.

This not only enhances trust between employers and employees but also allows HR professionals to focus on strategic initiatives such as compliance, workforce planning, talent optimization, and market expansion.

Trust as a Business Imperative

A recent PwC survey highlights a growing disconnect between businesses and consumers when it comes to trust. While 90% of executives believe their company is highly trusted, only 30% of consumers feel the same way. Newsweek’s consistent ranking helps bridge this divide by recognizing companies that have demonstrated genuine trustworthiness — not just in words, but in actions.

Trust is the foundation for any business’s sustained success. Paycom’s consistent recognition as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies reflects its client-centric philosophy, industry-leading technology and commitment to security. Its commitment to trust is not a one-time achievement but a long-term priority. As businesses continue to seek reliable HR and payroll solutions, Paycom stands out as a company that delivers on its promises — year after year.