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    Paylocity

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
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    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    CheckrPaylocity
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Paylocity
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    Paylocity has been a world of difference compared to ADP. We are saving money and have more features through the suite. We've received feedback from employees that their experience has been better as well - the system is more self-service and easier to navigate. The …
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    Paylocity is better inclusive and integrated product
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    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity’s customer service won us over. we also enjoy the ease of use and capabilities within the mobile app for our employees. we also appreciate the regular updates and improvements based on developments.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was the easiest from an employee perspective and also had the most intuitive workflows from the HR side. The ability to create our own reports was very important to us and the open API has meant it is easy to use and integrate with our other solutions as we grow.
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    We used a focus group and voted on the favorite option amongst the group. The group was comprised of leadership and staff across multiple departments and they drove a great deal of insight into how choosing a product was to occur.
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    Not as good as Paycor but more trustworthy than adp
    Incentivized
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    Paylocity is much simpler and easier to teach and use than any of the other platforms that we have used or evaluated. This is especially helpful when dealing with an industry (pet care) where the majority of our managers/users are not tech-savvy. The reporting and UI is much …
    Incentivized
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    We have been using Paylocity since 2018. At the time pricing and customer service was the main reason. The pricing is still very competitive, and even though I feel the Paylocity service has dropped off, it is still better than what I experienced years ago with ADP. Overall, …
    Incentivized
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    Paylocity has been a significant improvement compared to using ADP. We can house our US and Canada employees all in one platform. The system is easy to navigate, and the reporting and data analytics is visually appealing. Overall no regrets moving to the new system.
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    Reporting is lacking
    Incentivized
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    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    As a user, Paylocity has been my favorite platform to use just because of how user friendly and straightforward it is. A lot of these systems can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate, so it is refreshing to log in and not be overwhelmed. Paylocity really is a one stop shop …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    They did not offer much more than Paylocity was already giving us and implementation had negative reviews from other users. Very similar functionality for UKG, less functionality for Paycom.
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    All HRIS are clunky, some more than others. I like it better than Workday and ADP.
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    Avature, Paycom, Smart Recruiter, iCIMS, WorkDay, Greenhouse, Gusto, BambooHR
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    Paylocity was superior to Paycor.
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    Chose Paylocity
    it is a tight race, Paylocity is just more user friendly and more appealing to the eye.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    We love the customization and freedom Paylocity gives our company.
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    Chose Paylocity
    I have used numerous products over the years. Paylocity is much more user friendly then the other products.
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    Workday is a great system and very robust for large complex pay systems such as healthcare. Paylocity offers a wide array of services for small to large companies without the higher price tag. Companies that do not implement differentials are a perfect fit for this platform. …
    Incentivized
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    Paylocity was far and above much better suited for our organization. The cost structure was much lower and the features were much better thought out. I have used the majority of the vendors we demoed and Paylocity in all honesty blew them out of the water. We are very happy …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I have been pleasantly surprised with how much more user friendly Paylocity is
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    22 Answers
    87%
    Would buy again
    1523 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1416 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    22 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1593 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    868 Answers
    Features
    CheckrPaylocity
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.51586 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.31538 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.01430 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.81444 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.41329 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.11301 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.61126 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.81562 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.9788 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.81237 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.81084 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.11549 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.51266 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.0799 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
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    Feature
    Checkr
    -
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    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.01207 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.51301 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.71051 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Checkr and Paylocity
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    Checkr
    -
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    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.71561 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.71590 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.11309 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.41188 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.41402 Ratings
    Asset Management
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    -
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    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.7514 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.41433 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.81451 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.0962 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.51390 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.21143 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.6637 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.7736 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.6574 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.8738 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.6905 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.3789 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.7915 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.8922 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.7785 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Checkr and Paylocity
    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.3380 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.4445 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.6503 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.4414 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
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    Feature
    Checkr
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.4822 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.3848 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.8667 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.1817 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.6713 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.5880 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.2881 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CheckrPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (22 ratings)
    8.0
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    8.0
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    9.1
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    Usability
    8.2
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    8.1
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    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.6
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    Configurability
    -
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    7.9
    (41 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    8.0
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    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (39 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (48 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (25 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    7.5
    (45 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    7.9
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Checkr
    I wouldn't hesitate recommending it to any talent team hiring at scale. We run large scale hiring campaigns for field teams where new sites ramp up, think 50 plus employees. In those case, chekr's ability to launch and track checks in bulk is a lifesaver.
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    Paylocity
    Consistent and ongoing issues with time and labor, payroll, benefits, and a lack of care and sense of urgency from the account manager and Paylocity staff in general when issues do arise. Every time an issue is fixed within the system, it seems that something else then begins to malfunction. 2026 specifically, there have been numerous issues with the time-off feature for both the employees and the HR Team.
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    Pros
    Checkr
    • The ETA calculation to predict when screening will complete for each background check report is good
    • The SSO is a huge plus point and helps us to seamlessly login
    • the chrome extension comes in super handy to add and update information
    • the Background Screening tailored for various regions save a lot of time in formulating the same especially if your company is spread across multiple regions
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    Paylocity
    • When I need assistance, calling the help line is easy, and most of the time there isn't a long wait. Also, they can and do call back if necessary. I have had Zoom meetings to address issues that required more than just a phone call.
    • Tracking taxes and filing reports is truly important to us so that we file in a timely manner and avoid penalties and interest. We incurred many penalties when we were using QuickBooks.
    • Keeping track of employee documents such as I-9 forms along with visas, work authorizations, resident cards, driver's licenses, and certifications is easy and in one location.
    • With Paylocity, we can easily see who filled out applications. Previously, we used paper applications, which were more manual and involved looking through actual paperwork. This was hard to manage.
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    Cons
    Checkr
    • It can be difficult to get support when you do have an issue.
    • Account manager is not as attentive as we would like.
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    Paylocity
    • There's a lot of confusion of the Effective Date and Begin Check Date.
    • Better explanations of cross-company managers when not all companies use the same modules.
    • Better explanation of the Time and Labor piece and how we can better utilize live labor, forecasting, and overall scheduling.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Checkr
    There are more affordable options out there but checkr is reliable and it definitely an easy premium to pay for the reliability
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    Paylocity
    The system is easy to use. I love the knowledge base system offered, I can answer many of my questions by looking here first before calling in. If i do have to call in to the help desk, everyone seems to be super knowledgably about the Paylocity Product and if they are unable to assist, which rarely happens, they will escalate my call to the next level of assistance
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    Usability
    Checkr
    It has plenty of customization that you can do to help with sending information to those who need it rather than to just one person for all things. Allowing for more workflow customization for your organization's needs.
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    Paylocity
    I would say that these 2 factors are the biggest contributors to the rating that I have given. The app is still buggy; I gave up on it after not being able to clock in 3 times. Also, the Firefox unavailability. I had to give up the Firefox browser in order for me to sign my contract and use Paylocity. If they are able to address those 2 issues then it should be a perfect 10.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Checkr
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    Paylocity
    Over the last 3 years, we've only had one major service issue that rendered Airbase unusable for us for about 24 hours. That said, they navigated the SVB bank crisis very well and made sure funds were available during that time.
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    Performance
    Checkr
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We had some minor hiccups throughout the year but they have all been fixable. Paylocity integrates well with our 401k provider, Principal, and our benefits, OneDigital. It makes it simple to house everything and have it all connected. It doesn't slow anything down to have Principal integrated. It makes it more efficient
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    Support Rating
    Checkr
    Quick responses from our account manager and from the client support team. We are often responded to within the hour if not, then less than 24 hours.
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    Paylocity
    I have contacted support on several occasions, mostly for assistance with voiding a check and running an off-cycle payroll. The account managers and support team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They provided great insight and clarity in answering my questions and helping me navigate these processes. I learn something new and helpful each time I speak with them! On a separate note, we have reported technical issues regarding several Paylocity onboarding tasks since this past year. We have reached out several times regarding these issues, but are still waiting for a resolution. It seems sometimes that technical concerns are reported, with no proper solution or follow-up.
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    In-Person Training
    Checkr
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    Paylocity
    I didn't have in-person training, but I'm sure it was just as great as any other training/assistance Paylocity provides. Paylocity customer service is always available. You never have to be on hold and their answers are always accurate and timely. Documents in the help section are helpful as well. My in-person training was conducted y one of our employees who was involved in the initial set-up and training of all employees. She was excellent.
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    Online Training
    Checkr
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    It was virtually, click orange button in top right corner, click run report, hit submit. The training was minimal at best. I did not know what I was doing, so I just wrote down the steps, so when they steps failed I had no idea what to do, where I was in the process, What the terms mean or where to find them. When I had questions it was always the same answers, no understanding for WHAT I was doing when I hit the orange button.
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    Implementation Rating
    Checkr
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    Paylocity
    Implementation was a bit bumpy and Paylocity team not always available for next steps and/or questions. I feel like Paylocity could have done a better job in their fact finding as far as what we were currently doing, our payroll policies and needs, etc. so that we would have run into less issues as we moved forward.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Checkr
    We have not used any services other than Checkr. We started using Checkr over a year ago and have had no need to try other services. Checkr provides us with the services we need in an easy, complete format. Background / Criminal history checking are our primary use of Checkr and it provides these seamlessly.
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    Paylocity
    We switched from QuickBooks because Paylocity offers more than just payroll. It combines payroll, time tracking, HR, benefits, and employee self-service in one system. This has helped us reduce manual work, improve reporting, and make payroll more efficient. Overall, Paylocity was a better fit for our company's growth and HR needs.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Checkr
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Everyone wants a good deal of course. We thought we did ok and felt you still made your money also
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    Scalability
    Checkr
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    Paylocity
    We have gone from a medium sized company to a larger company with no issues whatsoever with Paylocity being able to keep up or do what we need it to do for the size of our needs. In fact, it does more than we even use at this juncture
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    Professional Services
    Checkr
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Some are knowledgable others not as much and sometimes instead of helping you fix the issue will just give you some directions and expect you to try to figure it out yourself. Also, when your Account Manager needs to escliate the issue to another group, it can take a long time for them to get to your issue and there's no commuication.
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    Return on Investment
    Checkr
    • It is sped up our onboarding process quite a bit since background checks now happen at a pretty fast pace.
    • Integration with our ATS has also kept our workflow simple, so my team doesnt need to get training on a separate software and manage multiple logins.
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    Paylocity
    • The time savings alone is worth the cost. I went from having to spend 3 - 4 full business days on payroll to about 1.
    • Being able to look all employee data up in one place is a lifesaver and time saver - even outside of the office if I need to access information quickly it is all just a sign in away.
    • It has saved significant time and reduced confusion related to onboarding. Everyone is able to see what stage an employee is at, I do not need to worry about employees potentially working for us illegally thanks to eVerify, and I am always assured that all required documentation for regulatory purposes has been obtained prior to employment beginning.
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    ScreenShots

    Paylocity Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of real-time employee data and performance metrics used to uncover and analyze trends. This creates an impactful understanding of the business, increase retention, understand labor costs, and plan for changes.Screenshot of where to automate manual processes with Paylocity's self-serve automation engine, Workflows. Users can implement routines for time-consuming manual tasks.Screenshot of where to manage and comply with employment law. Paylocity's HR Compliance solution helps users to stay on track and view important employee compliance items, from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), healthcare, and compensation.Screenshot of how Paylocity Recruiting can automate hiring processes. amplify outreach, showcase a company's culture, and build stronger candidate connections to swiftly fill positions.Screenshot of recognition and rewards in Paylocity.