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Paychex’s WISE Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive

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Paychex's AI-powered intelligence engine, WISE, was named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive.

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The company's agentic AI engine recognized for industry innovation and impact ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced that WISE (Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise), the company's AI-powered intelligence engine, has been named a Top HR Product by HR Executive. WISE is one of only 14 solutions to earn the designation for 2026. Hosted by HR Executive and HR Tech, the annual Top HR Products competition aims to uncover the most impactful and forward-thinking technologies introduced into the market over the last year. Each submission is reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges and then assessed for innovation, functionality, ease of use and value to HR organizations. After a rigorous evaluation and live product demonstration, WISE was recognized as a Top HR Product of 2026. "The future of AI in HR is not simply providing information or answering questions - it is delivering real intelligence that can help organizations confidently take action," said Ryan Bergstrom, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Paychex. "Being named a Top HR Product winner by HR Executive – one of our industries most respected award programs – validates our vision for WISE and the value it is delivering to businesses every day. We are proud to be redefining what AI can do by...

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Product
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Sep 15, 2026
Location
Rochester, New York, United States

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