Proof of Usefulness Report

Paycom

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+684
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Paycom, a publicly traded enterprise (NYSE: PAYC) with established scale, significant revenue, and massive utility in the HR/payroll sector. However, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring lazy audience descriptions ('everyone'), generic technology lists, and confusing revenue data ('all time marketcap: 1000000001'). While the entity's real-world impact warrants a high score (comparable to the 'Much larger scale' calibration of 400-700+), the score is penalized by low Quality Factors (Qi) due to the lack of specific evidence, technical detail, and effort in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+719.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+684

Project Details

Project URL
paycom.com
Description
Paycom (NYSE:PAYC) automates the entire employee life cycle in a truly single HR and payroll software. With just one login and password, employees enter and manage their own HR and payroll data — anytime, anywhere — via desktop or our easy-to-use mobile app. With employee data flowing seamlessly through a single database, you’re able to experience full-solution automation, eliminate data reentry and maximize your ROI. Looking to accelerate your career in the tech industry? Unlock your potential at Paycom. Join a fast-paced workplace and enjoy $1-per-pay-period health insurance, paid family leave, on-site fitness centers, well-being advisors and more. Apply today and join our award-winning team! • Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers (2024) • TIME World's Best Companies (2024) • Gallup Exceptional Workplaces (2024) Come grow with us!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline