Framework for Leadership
Introducing the COR Leadership Framework
Paycor empowers leaders to develop winning teams. Our product is purpose-built for leaders. And now, our COR Leadership Framework explains how your organization can use best practices and technology to build a culture of accountability and engagement. The first step is to transform managers into leaders.
Paycor’s COR Leadership Framework provides the tools and technology organizations need to build a culture of effective leadership.

COR Leadership Insights —
Surfaces employee demographic, recognition, job status, and compensation data for frontline managers to quickly identify which employees may need attention.

Paycor Paths —
Helps organizations invest in their leaders by guiding them through a series of development journeys.

Leaders Make All the Difference
The COR Leadership Framework is built upon decades of research indicating that the most effective leaders focus on intentionally coaching their employees towards constant improvement, optimize the performance of their employees and team to meet organizational goals, and recognize and reward their employees appropriately to retain top talent.
Gallup found that 70% of the variance in team engagement is explained by the quality of managers. Great managers drive productivity, loyalty, customer satisfaction, and short- and long-term business success. Bad managers do the opposite.
Paycor’s COR Leadership Framework is your pathway to building a culture of effective leadership in your organization.

Why Leaders? Why Now
60% of HR leaders say “leader and manager effectiveness” is their #1 priority in 2023 (Gartner). Why? Because leaders across the organization disproportionately affect employee engagement.
In the last 6 months, 62% of employees resigned citing “toxic company culture” as their #1 reason for leaving, followed by low salary, poor management, and unsustainable work-life balance (FlexJobs). What do all those reasons for leaving have in common? It all comes from the top.
Download our guide, “The 3 Leadership Behaviors that Drive Fierce Loyalty & Extreme Engagement” to learn:
- Why intentional coaching is key. And how to do it.
- How to optimize performance to meet organizational goals.
- The best ways to recognize and reward employees to retain top talent.
- Practical plans you can use today.
Transform Frontline Managers into Leaders

Coach —
Help employees find the sweet spot between their personal aspirations and the needs of the organization.
How Paycor Helps:
- Onboarding
- 1:1 tool
- Goal Alignment
- Career Management
- Leader Homepage
- 9-box
- LMS
- Paycor Paths

Optimize —
Balance a relentless drive to excellence without burning people out or micromanaging.
How Paycor Helps:
- Progress Tracking
- Performance Reviews
- Reporting
- Goals/OKRs
- Time Budgeting / Forecasting

Retain —
Incentivize employees in a holistic way that makes them feel authentically valued.
How Paycor Helps:
- Benefits
- Compensation Planning
- Payroll
- Pulse
- Paycor Wallet
- Recognition
- Analytics
- Scheduling
- Team Insights Dashboard

Resources
Get the expert advice and thought leadership you need to help solve your toughest business challenges.
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How to Increase Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can lead impact productivity and reduce turnover. Check out these 5 employment engagement ideas.
Guides + White Papers
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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Business Results
Emotionally intelligent leaders drive business outcomes. Learn how these soft skills drive measurable business results in this helpful guide.
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How To Identify And Train New Managers
Enhance leadership skills and drive organizational success with comprehensive manager training programs designed to identify, develop and empower new managers.
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How HR Leaders Can Prepare for Salary and Benefit Negotiations
Equip HR leaders with strategies to negotiate competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring fair compensation for employees and organizational success.