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HR & Payroll 2.0The State of Ed Tech with Special Guest Brandon SmithIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Ed Tech expert and CEO of Integrity Advocate, Brandon Smith, to discuss career transitions and the current state and outlook for education technology.
Brandon shares his remarkable journey from a dedicated law enforcement officer working undercover in narcotics to a C-suite leader in the educational technology sector. Brandon reveals how navigating the ethical dilemmas he encountered in law enforcement, including exposing corruption within his own department, and how those experiences fueled his passion for making a positive impact in the education sector, and led to a pivotal career change that r...
2025-11-0455 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Navigating the College to Career Divide with Special Guest Luke PowersContinuing in their Gen Z mindset series, Pete and Julie welcome Luke Powers, a recent college graduate who navigated the challenging transition from college intern to career professional in today's competitive job market.
Luke shares his journey as a middle child watching his siblings navigate their own career paths, offering a unique perspective on the pressures facing young professionals today. His journey began with dual enrollment in high school, followed by Northeastern University's innovative co-op program, where he discovered his passion for data analytics and business intelligence.
From securing multiple offers to facing the harsh rea...
2025-10-3044 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Living the Five Pillars of Modern Payroll with Special Guest Monica MillerIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Monica Miller, SVP of Payroll and Workforce Strategy – an accomplished Payroll Executive, to the show to discuss how payroll is being redefined as a strategic driver of business outcomes at the Compass Group.
Monica shares her unique journey from Navy intelligence officer to leading one of the world’s largest and most complex payroll operations. She reveals how Compass harmonized payroll and HR systems after decades of acquisitions, reduced payroll error rates, and built a data science team (including a chef turned data scientist) that unlocked new levels of accuracy, compl...
2025-10-281h 01
HR & Payroll 2.0Navigating the H1B Minefield with Special Guest Nicole ForbesIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome G-P’s Deputy General Counsel, Nicole Forbes, to the show to explore the controversial H-1B visa overhaul, its perceived "talent tariff” and what it means for business and HR professionals across sectors.
They discuss the angst and impacts from the new executive order, the implications of the $100K filing fee, lottery reforms favoring higher wages, and ramped-up enforcement under ‘Project Firewall’. Nicole breaks down how these changes disrupt talent acquisition, especially in tech and engineering, and explores alternatives like Employer of Record (EOR) solutions for building global teams’ agility and risk av...
2025-10-2345 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Event Recap: Dayforce DiscoverOn this episode, Pete and Julie are back from Las Vegas after Dayforce Discover sharing insights, observations, and takeaways from the big HCM event! Pete and Julie opine on a long list of updates from Dayforce, including the acquisition of Agentnoon to enable its new Strategic Workforce Planning solution and ‘continuous planning’ ambitions, new products and features across the platform, and those next up on the roadmap, its agentic AI progress and plans, and more!
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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2025-10-1633 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Human Factor in Cybersecurity with Special Guests Dante Jackson & Robert IgarashiJust in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Pete and Julie welcome cybersecurity experts, Serket-Tech Founder & CEO Dante Jackson and CTO/CISO Robert Igarashi, for a candid conversation on protecting HR and payroll operations from digital threats and bad actors!
Drawing from their unique backgrounds in federal law enforcement and financial services, Dante and Robert share why cybersecurity shouldn't just be for enterprise organizations, how to make your company a "hard target," and why employees are both your greatest vulnerability and best defense against cyber-attacks.
They talk threat detection, the challenges of BYOD policies, and why...
2025-10-1550 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Inside the Open Banking Showdown with Special Guest Ian P. MoloneyOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Ian P. Moloney, SVP and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs from the American Fintech Council, to break down the latest on the high-stakes legal battle over open banking.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) ruling under Dodd-Frank 1033 has sparked lawsuits, political maneuvering, and pushback from Big Banks, raising fundamental questions about who owns consumer financial data and who pays for access to it. Ian explains what’s at stake as the rule is challenged, how fintech innovators and disruptors are responding, and why employees, consumers, and payroll professionals shou...
2025-10-0746 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Event Recap: HR Tech Conference, Workday Rising, Neeyamo N’GageOn this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights from a week of attending the HR Technology Conference & Expo, Workday Rising, and Neeyamo’s N’Gage events. Fresh from the HR tech fall event trail, they unpack a long list of product announcements, key trends and observations and opine on what it means for each vendor and the marketplace.
Vendors updates discussed in the episode include ADP, Chime, DailyPay, Flowise, G-P, HiBob, HiredScore, Insperity, Sana, SAP, Neeyamo, Paradox, SonicJobs, and Workday.
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2025-10-0252 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Checking the Pulse of the HR Community with Special Guest Julie DevlinOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR executive and road-warrior thought leader Julie Devlin to the show to discuss the current pulse and future of HR and payroll!
Julie shares her unique journey in HR, which took her from an English major without direction to directing and building HR departments from scratch, while teaching graduate-level HR courses.
The conversation explores why HR still struggles with perception issues and emphasizes how small changes can lead to significant results when you begin with the end in mind. The group discusses the critical importance of strategic workforce m...
2025-09-3041 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Strategic Veteran with Special Guest Adam PetersOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Adam Peters, combat veteran turned entrepreneur and evangelist for empowering fellow veterans!
The group discusses Adam’s inspiring journey from the U.S. Army to navigating the complexities and pitfalls of civilian life, as well as the challenges of finding identity and purpose after military service. Adam shares his passion for helping veterans struggling with the transition process and his work as an advocate for the veteran community and a champion of change.
Adam shares his transformative experiences with ayahuasca, highlighting the profound impact the psychedelic brew has had...
2025-09-2349 min
HR & Payroll 2.0A Blast from Payroll Past with Special Guest Heather StevensonOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Heather Stevenson, Senior Product Manager at UKG, for a fun trip down memory lane with a blast from Pete’s payroll past!
Pete and Heather reminisce on the chaos, camaraderie, transformation, and formative learnings they experienced as young colleagues leading and navigating the complexity of HR and payroll modernization for The Walt Disney Company. Together, they revisit the “Mission Impossible” digital journey at Disney, the unexpected challenges of running payroll in Hollywood, and the importance of empathy, adaptability, resiliency, and change in successful transformation.
Heather shares her journey from pr...
2025-09-1656 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Life Inside the Payroll CoE with Special Guest Amanda KasslerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amanda Kassler, Payroll Shared Services Manager at Otsuka, for a conversation on what it means to lead with heart and strategy in today’s payroll landscape.
Amanda shares her journey from executive assistant to payroll executive, and how she’s driving transformation through shared services, insights, and leadership. From building a true Payroll Center of Excellence to launching a dedicated payroll onboarding experience, Amanda brings practical insights—and a few surprising stories—about elevating payroll’s role in culture, compliance, and strategic enablement. With a business outcome mindset and a passion for...
2025-09-0944 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer 2025, August)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a rush of HR tech marketplace updates and activity making headlines to wrap up the summer months of 2025! Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent acquisitions, product announcements, and news from vendors across HCM, EOR, recruiting, fintech, and more. Vendors mentioned in the episode include Dayforce, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, DailyPay, Chime, Deel, Coupa, Flowise AI, Paradox, and SmartRecruiters.
Links to stories mentioned:
MIT Study: The GenAI Divide, State of AI in Business 2025:
https://mlq.ai/media/quart...
2025-08-2848 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Rise of the Workforce Managment CoE with Special Guest Jaronika DancyOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Jeronika Dancy, Senior Manager of HR Technology at Amsted Industries, to explore the rise of the Workforce Management Center of Excellence (COE)!
Jeronika shares her unexpected career journey into HR from recruiting to HRIS to leading global workforce management transformation in a complex manufacturing environment.
Jeronika shares how she blends people, process, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes, and why investing in HR technology and payroll innovation is more than a simple tech purchase, and how the transformative power resides in the people leveraging it.
Th...
2025-08-2647 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Platform Mindset with Special Guest Joe WilsonOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Joe Wilson, Colonel U.S. Air Force Reserve and Global CTO at Workday, to share lessons from his 30-year journey in tech and service, offering insights into the modern approach to scalable innovation, the skills-based future of talent, and why back-office operations deserve front-line focus.
Joe provides a candid look at how employers can better support veteran talent and why a “we before me” mindset matters more than ever in today’s world of work, and what a recent sabbatical, 30 years in the making, taught Joe about work and life.
J...
2025-08-191h 04
HR & Payroll 2.0Digital Dollars & the Future of Money with Special Guest Jonathan ChesterOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome fintech futurist, digital money visionary, and Founder of Bitwage, Johnathan Chester, to the show and go deep into the world of digital money movement!
From his early Bitcoin obsession to building one of the first platforms enabling crypto payroll, Jonathan shares a front-line perspective on how blockchain, stablecoins, and digital assets are reshaping the global financial landscape—and what it all means for HR and payroll leaders.
The group explores cross-border payment inefficiencies, earned wage access, smart contracts, and the growing appetite among workers for crypto pay options. Jon...
2025-08-1249 min
HR & Payroll 2.0From Projects to Products with Special Guest Mercedes SullivanOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Mercedes Sullivan, VP of People Transformation at McKinley!
Mercedes shares her unconventional journey as a touring professional tennis player, which eventually led her to become an IT and HR transformation executive. Plus, her fun story on how experimenting with an AI boyfriend named ‘Mateo’ sparked a curiosity for AI in the future of work.
The group explores the intersection of AI and human connection, the ethics of automation, and why treating employees like athletes could unlock performance potential across the enterprise. Mercedes also shares her paradigm-shifting mindset of moving...
2025-07-2955 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Investing in the Future of Work with Special Guest Thomas OtterOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome long-time HR technology industry executive and Partner at Acadian Ventures, Thomas Otter, to share his insights on where ‘hype meets truth’ on the state and future of HR and payroll technology!
Thomas shares his path from studying labor law and industrial relations to finding a career in HR technology and now fueling the future of HR tech as an investor. Thomas provides insight into the Acadian Ventures investment thesis and lens, as well as why the firm is betting big on what he calls the “infrastructure era” of HR tech. He explai...
2025-07-1554 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Creating Veteran Ready Workplaces with Special Guest Eddie DunnOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Eddie Dunn, Founder and Exec Director at Civilian Ready Foundation, Interim President at Vets2Industry, long time talent executive, Army veteran and veteran advocate to the show.
Eddie shares insights on creating veteran-ready workplaces and bridging the gap between the highly skilled veteran community and the civilian workforce. Eddie discusses the critical importance of confidence, community, and clarity during a veterans’ transition, and why employers must move beyond standard hiring practices to truly tap into veterans’ immense leadership capabilities and unique skillsets. From redefining transition as a wellness practice to advoca...
2025-07-0154 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Gracious Payroll with Special Guest Danny SchulzIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome long-time show friend Danny Schulz, Director of Global Payroll at Kohler, for a candid and insightful conversation on the future of payroll talent, leadership, and transformation!
Danny shares how Kohler is navigating the looming payroll talent gap with intentional succession planning, cross-generational leadership, and a bold commitment to building a people-first, globally integrated payroll function. From reshaping payroll’s role under Total Rewards to embracing data science and automation, Danny offers insights for building resilient operations, preparing for global expansion, and reframing payroll as a strategic growth engine.
2025-06-2447 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Global Mobility in Motion with Special Guest Catey PalmerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global mobility powerhouse, the “energizer bunny” of global payroll, and Founder of ExPaytriate, Catey Palmer!
Catey shares her unconventional journey from a career in law to global payroll and how her passion for compliance, strategy, and people shaped a new venture to make expat payroll support more accessible. The group talks the often-overlooked intricacies of global mobility, shadow payrolls, and the critical need for tighter integration between HR, payroll, tax, and legal. Catey also shares candid views on the evolving role of EORs and how technology and culture must evolve to su...
2025-06-1755 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The End-to-End Mindset with Special Guest Maureen SheaOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Maureen Shea, former VP of HR Transformation, Vendor Governance, and Finance at CVS Health, for an energizing conversation on building an end-to-end mindset in a world of constant change!
From her early days in compensation and benefits to leading large-scale enterprise HCM integrations, Maureen shares hard-earned insights on breaking down silos, driving cross-functional change, and keeping the employee experience front and center. The group explores how HR can move beyond the “way we’ve always done it” mindset, leverage AI and automation, and build credibility through data-driven outcomes. Whether you’re grapp...
2025-06-1042 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Marketplace News & Updates: UKG Global Analyst DayIn this episode, Pete returns from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida where UKG held its first Global Analyst Day and shares insights from the big event! Pete and Julie opine a long list of updates at UKG including its refreshed C-suite, GTM focus, plus product updates on both the UKG Ready and UKG Pro solutions and what it all means for buyers.
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0
2025-06-0339 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Congress DebriefFresh home from Orlando, Florida, Pete and Julie debrief on the ‘Super Bowl of Payroll,’ the 43rd annual Payroll Congress! They share a recap of the biggest week in payroll, including POV’s on key learning sessions, keynotes, and insights from the week. The new products and innovations making headlines, plus their thoughts on trends and takeaways from conversations around the event!
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky. social
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2025-05-2941 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Empowering Veterans in the Modern Workforce with Special Guest Ross DickmanOn this episode, and just in time for Veterans Appreciation Month…. Pete and Julie welcome Ross Dickman, Army veteran and CEO of Hire Heroes USA!
Ross shares his personal transition story from Apache helicopter pilot to purpose-driven nonprofit CEO, offering candid insights on the challenges veterans and their spouses face when entering the civilian workforce and the rich, often overlooked skills they offer. Ross provides a peek into the mission at Hire Heroes USA and why it is as critical as ever, highlighting the power of purpose and belonging in veteran engagement. Ross provides his POV on enga...
2025-05-2741 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Celebrating The Function That's Never Celebrated with Special Guest John BernatioviczOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome John Bernatovicz, founder and CEO of Willory, and author of ‘HR Like a Boss’!
John shares his inspiring journey behind his mission to elevate the HR profession with a passion rooted in resilience, community, and a vision to transform how people feel at work. From his early days at ADP to building a thriving consultancy and bestselling book – ‘HR Like a Boss’, John offers a candid take on the state of HR and payroll. John shares his lens on the value of investing in people, embracing technology, breaking down silos, and leading...
2025-05-2055 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Thriving in the Creator Economy with Special Guest Ryan KielmaOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome our ‘wizard behind the curtain’ and very own show producer, Ryan Kielma, to talk life in the creator economy through the lens of GenZ!
The group starts by learning about Ryan’s career path, from a mechanical engineer living the corporate life to realizing it wasn’t the path for him. Ryan shares how he found his niche in content creation, social media and marketing. We explore the lens of the emerging GenZ workforce, the challenges of exchanging the safety of a steady paycheck for betting on yourself. Ryan highlights his advi...
2025-05-1344 min
HR & Payroll 2.0From the SEAL Teams to Staffing the C-Suite with Special Guest Jamey CummingsOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Navy veteran, turned executive recruiter, Jamey Cummings to the show to talk the state of executive hiring!
After learning about Jamey’s unlikely journey from the Naval Academy to the SEAL Teams to executive recruiter. Jamey shares his insights for maximizing success for veterans transitioning to the workforce and employers seeking to engage the skills-rich veteran community. The group talks about the state of executive staffing and skills of the modern C-suite leader, how executive recruiters can be a force multiplier vs a replacement for recruiters, and why private-sector recruiting and...
2025-05-0646 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Passion for Payroll with Special Guest Max van der Klis-BusinkOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the Commandant of Global Payroll, Max van der Klis-Busink to the show to celebrate the 8th annual Global Payroll Week!
The group learns about Max’ path and early career start in payroll and the unlikely twists and challenges that have fueled his career and passion for payroll. Max talks about his new book, The Global Payroll Manager's Playbook: The Definitive Best Practices Framework , and his motivation for writing it.
He shares tips on building a successful career in payroll and shaping a resilient payroll operating model. Max emphasizes the...
2025-04-2953 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Job Rotation’s Appeal to GenZ with Special Guest Eli FernandezAnother peek into the GenZ paths to the workplace with Julie’s second son, Elias. His journey couldn’t be more opposite than that of his brother who was the opening show for our YouTube channel.Eli finds his way to a finance intern position at Ford by networking – with exactly ONE adult role model. Once and done is the way he rolls, content to begin his career with a Fortune 50 and one of the largest employers in his hometown, the metro Detroit area. Eli shares that Ford hires nearly all new graduates into an intern pr...
2025-04-2241 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Marketplace Health Check with TD CowenOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Bryan Bergin and Jared Levine, equity research analysts with TD Cowen focused on the HR tech, fintech, and IT Services sectors! The group explores the overall health and state of the HR tech marketplace through the lens of financial analysts on the front lines of equity research and advisory. They explore the notable trends taking shape, including AI’s impact and the continued convergence of fintech with HR tech shaping emerging and leading provider solutions. They discuss how the current economic climate will impact the HR tech marketplace, includ...
2025-04-1537 min
HR & Payroll 2.0AI at Work with Special Guest Nicole SahinOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Nicole Sahin, founder and CEO of G-P, to talk AI at Work! The group starts by learning about Nicole’s career and path to becoming a global EOR pioneer. They discuss the state of global employment and its impact on modern business strategy and how data and AI are playing a key role. They dig into the key findings from the new G-P ‘AI at Work’ report and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned for engaging AI to power the modern workforce. Connect with Nicole:...
2025-04-0842 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Practicing Hope @Work with Special Guest Marcus MossbergerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Future of Work Strategist at Infor, Marcus Mossberger to the show! After learning about Marcus’ career path in HR tech, the group discusses the inspiration for his unique podcast Hope @Work. Marcus shares his passion for the psychology and power of hope to drive the human spirit and how its infusion in workplace culture can create win-win outcomes for the organization and its workforce. The group explores the path to leveraging hope at work as a leader and the challenges with the application of hope in the context of bu...
2025-04-0143 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Winning the Frontline Workforce with Special Guest John SarvariOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome John Sarvari, Chief Technology Officer at AppyHere, to explore the current state and outlook for modern talent acquisition! John discusses his unique journey from optimizing manufacturing supply chains to disrupting talent acquisition tech for the frontline workforce! John shares insights and expertise for winning the frontline workforce and explains why the frontline worker hiring process is a lot like managing a live inventory of talent and how seizing those “moments of attention” can determine success—or failure. The group discusses hot-button topics like fraud in recruiting, tech’s rising infl...
2025-03-1855 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Deel acquires Safeguard Global's Global Payroll BusinessOn this special ‘HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take’ episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by Deel to acquire the global payroll business segment from Safeguard Global.They discuss the acquisition by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple. What Safeguard Global brings and why it makes sense for Deel, how the marriage impacts the broader marketplace and the Deel GTM. Plus, tips for buy-side leaders and organizations considering or already a customer of either firm.Deel Press Release on its acquisition of Safeguard Global’s Global P...
2025-03-1119 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Winter 2025, March)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a flurry of HR tech marketplace updates and activity quickly making headlines in the early months of 2025! Pete shares his experience at ADP Rethink Zurich and time in Switzerland before breaking down product announcements, acquisitions, and news from vendors across HCM, EOR, and Big Tech and more. Vendor news mentioned in the episode include ADP, Chime, Workday, HiBob, G-P, Deel, Google, Spotify. Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HRY...
2025-03-0444 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Empathy With Action with Special Guest Kamal PradhanOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome VP of HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health, Kamal Pradhan, to the show to talk about the role of “empathy with action” in leadership and the workplace!Kamal shares his personal journey from engineering to HR, his POV on building trust through empathy, and the importance of balancing technology, human connection, and strategic decision-making as modern leaders. The group explores how proactive empathy, data-driven policies, and technology can empower leaders to create more inclusive, productive, and engaged workplaces. They also tackle the challenges of quantifying the ROI from empathy and...
2025-02-1851 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Great EOR Differentiation DebateOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome a cohort of global employer of record (EOR) industry execs and all-stars to discuss a recent and unexpectedly polarizing LinkedIn post regarding the global EOR marketplace! Pete shares his POV and context on the ‘why’ behind his post and observations regarding the lack of differentiation amongst the global EOR providers. The group discusses the post and the current state of EOR and the potential inflection point it's reaching, sharing their thoughts on the current state of the market and its innovation. The guests provide insights and perspectives derived from all facets...
2025-02-0449 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Exploring the Power of AI in Payroll with Special Guest Amy TravisOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amy Travis, CPP, to discuss her journey from buttering garlic bread to embracing cutting-edge technology to transform payroll. Amy shares how her passion for process improvement and innovation led her to integrate AI tools into her daily workflow, and how to navigate the challenges of adopting AI, build AI-driven agents for employee self-service, and engage the transformative potential of intelligent automation in payroll operations.Connect with Amy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-travis-cpp-81b543a7/Connect with the show:LinkedIn: h...
2025-01-2148 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Paychex Acquires PaycorOn this special ‘HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take’ episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by Paychex to acquire HCM technology provider and competitor Paycor for $4.1B.They discuss the acquisition by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple, what Paycor brings and why it makes sense for Paychex, how the marriage impacts the broader marketplace and the Paychex GTM. Plus, tips for buy-side leaders and organizations considering or already a customer of Paycor.Paychex Press Release on its acquisition of Paycor:https://www.paychex.com/newsroom/news...
2025-01-0930 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2025In this episode, Pete and Julie revisit the highly downloaded and now annual “Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus…” episode, sharing POVs and insights for the Top 5 focus areas for HR & Payroll leaders in 2025!Connect with the show:WRKDefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2025-01-0732 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Blueprint for Organizational Agility with Special Guest Steve GoldbergOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the distinguished HCM technology advisor and expert, Steve Goldberg, to the show!After getting to know Steve and his career path in HR that took him from social worker to Wall Street, to Switzerland and Silicon Valley, Steve shares his knowledge, passion, and insights into the subject of organizational agility. He explains why ‘org. agility’ is THE critical acumen for modern businesses and how HR’s role in facilitating it has changed. Steve highlights the importance of organizational culture, technology, metrics, and data in successfully shaping an agile organization. Steve also opi...
2024-12-3145 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Workforce Alignment with Special Guest Mike BollingerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Mike Bollinger, Global VP, Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone OnDemand! The group explores the elusive yet critical concept of workforce alignment. Mike shares how technology, skills-based succession planning, and agile strategies are reshaping talent management. From strategic workforce planning to the role of AI in bridging skills gaps, Mike shares actionable insights and real-world examples that empower organizations to foster workforce agility that drives measurable business outcomes. Connect with Mike:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebollinger/ Cornerstone On Demand resources mentioned:Workforce Agility for Dummies boo...
2024-12-1750 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The GenZ Lens on Annual Enrollment and the Employer Value PropositionIn this special multi-part episode, Julie shares a few recorded conversations live from the Michigan SHRM Conference in Grand Rapids, and a new ‘Voice of GenZ’ chat on what employees and candidates think.First, Julie catches up with Brown and Brown colleagues, Kevin Cumings, Amy Gerard, and Tyrone Jordan to talk the Michigan SHRM Conference in Grand Rapids. The conversations highlight key trends through the lens of the HR practitioner and leader. The importance of effective benefits communication and engagement strategies for the modern workplace, and the evolving role of brokers and HR professionals and their need to ada...
2024-12-1058 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Strategies to Keep WFA from Becoming WTF with Special Guest John LeeOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Co-Founder and CEO of Work from Anywhere, John Lee, to the show to talk remote working strategies that keep WFA from becoming WTF!John shares his unique insights from the front lines of advising some of the largest corporate enterprises creating agile talent models through remote working strategies. The group talks the value and impact of remote working on the employee experience, and how employers are enabling successful Work From Anywhere (WFA) programs. John shares key characteristics and best practices for organizations winning with WFA in contrast with those failing, an...
2024-12-0344 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Special Guest Alex KhusidOn this episode, Pete and Julie recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) by welcoming cybersecurity expert Alex Khusid to the show to talk about the growing cyber threats to HR and payroll and its highly critical data!The group talks about the rising threats to payroll and its continuity, how tech is playing a positive and threatening role, AI’s role in cybersecurity, and how to keep your payroll and HR operations out of the headlines for the wrong reasons. Alex also shares tips and advice for creating a secure and resilient payroll operating model....
2024-11-2652 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Fall 2024, November)On this episode, Pete and Julie are back from the fall HR tech conference trail with a long list of HCM vendor event recaps and product updates! They share POV’s and insights gained from UKG Aspire, Dayforce Discover in Las Vegas and the HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, a rundown of recent news and announcements from across the global EOR marketplace. Vendor updates mentioned in the episode include UKG, Dayforce, iSolved, Deel, Remote, Oyster, GP, and Service Now. Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payro...
2024-11-1958 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Elevating our AIQ with Special Guest Bob PulverOn this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with fellow WRKDefined podcaster Bob Pulver, host of the Elevate Your AIQ podcast. The group discusses Bob’s career path in HR and past work helping large enterprises transform their workforce strategies. They opine on the future of HR with AI and how emotional intelligence, “soft skills,” and experiential learning will become increasingly valuable in the augmentation age. Bob shares his insights on responsible AI, removing bias in AI deployment usage, and how...
2024-11-0546 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Moving HR & Payroll Forever Forward with Special Guest Cristina GoldtOn this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with Workday GM of Workforce Management and Payroll Cristina Goldt!The group discusses Cristina’s career path in HR technology and her role in leading Workday’s mission to solve for and shape the future of the “hard stuff” in HCM. They talk about the current pace of change and innovation in HR through the lens of the modern HR leader, the excitement and angst around AI, and what it means for the w...
2024-10-2931 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: ADP Acquires Workforce SoftwareOn this special “HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take” episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by ADP to acquire workforce management technology provider Workforce Software for $1.2B.They discuss the merger by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple, what it brings and why it makes sense for ADP, how the marriage impacts the broader HR and WFM tech marketplace, including ADP partners. Plus tips for organizations underway or planning WFM buying decisions. Other vendors mentioned in this episode include: UKG, Infor, Quinyx, Dayforce, and SD Worx Protime.A...
2024-10-2221 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Navigating the IR35 Ice Field with Special Guest Mark CoulsonOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome IR35 Expert, procurement pro, and the Founder of Smartbuyer, Mark Coulson to the show!Mark shares his extensive insights into the complex and confusing world of IR35 compliance. He talks about the background and path that led us to the law that defines contract labor in the U.K., including marketplace and employment impacts. Mark shares key challenges and common missteps, along with tips and advice for compliance and his POV on the future of IR35 and the workplace.Connect with Mark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2024-10-2244 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Workday Rising Recap: Pete Tiliakos Joins Jon Reed of DiginomicaIn the final hours of Workday Rising 2024, Jon sat down with analyst Pete A. Tiliakos for an unscripted show review. Tiliakos has a focus on HCM, payroll and the future of work, so the podcast leaned towards those themes - and, of course, the unavoidable reckoning with AI-related news as well. Topics include:
Why payroll modernization matters,
Workday's Extend strategy and sometimes deliberate approach to innovation,
Why AI in HR is a potent issue, and what we learned on the show floor, and in conversation with Workday execs.
Jon also discusses his Rising post on "should you r...
2024-10-1548 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Fall 2024, October)On this episode, Pete and Julie take a break from the fall HR tech conference trail to share marketplace news, product updates, and insights from recent industry events!They share POV’s and insights gained from the annual HR Technology Conference and Expo, Workday Rising, plus innovation progress, product announcements, acquisitions and HR marketplace news including updates and discussion on Workday, ADP, UKG, iSolved, Strada Global, Payslip, DailyPay, Zellis, Paylocity, Payoneer, and HireBrain. Links mentioned on this episode:Pete’s podcast conversation from Workday Rising with Jon Reed of Dignomica:https://sound...
2024-10-1533 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Global Payroll Conundrum with Special Guest, Jerome GouvernelOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global payroll tech industry executive and pro, CEO, and Co-Founder of datascaleHR, Jerome Gouvernel!The group discusses the current state, challenges, and mysticism of “global payroll.” They explore the progress and innovation in payroll technology, why payroll service providers are their own worst enemy, and how the “system of record” is killing the industry. Jerome shares insights into the modern solution for these decades-old challenges, how AI and ML will play a key role, and a peek at where the global payroll and EOR marketplace is heading and which provider strategie...
2024-10-0157 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Is Africa the New Talent Fountain of Youth? with Special Guests Nana Frimpong, & Mike KellyOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Nana Frimpong, COO at Social Impact, Inc., and Mike Kelly, Sr Partner & Risk Advisor at the Baldwin Group to share their insights, tips, and guidance on the emerging opportunities in Africa!The group discusses Africa’s steady rise as a global tech hub, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and nuances of doing business on the continent. Nana and Mike share their POV’s and insights from the front lines of helping organizations navigate the continent’s emerging, complex business landscape and its deep and youthful talent pool! Connec...
2024-09-2454 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Making Remote Work, Work with Special Guest Rick HammellOn this episode Pete and Julie are joined by HR tech executive, global workforce expert, founder of atlas and more recently founder and CEO of Helios, Rick Hammell!The group discusses recent ‘return to office’ mandates and remote work news that are making headlines, as well as the lessons learned from these organizational cases. They also discuss how technology shapes culture and enables globally dispersed working models to thrive, including the characteristics of successful remote working programs and the common mistakes companies make when managing a global workforce. Connect with Rick: https://www.l...
2024-09-1741 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Every Week Is National Payroll Week with Special Guest Jason DavenportOn this episode Pete and Julie welcome global payroll expert, and CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, Jason Davenport to the show to celebrate National Payroll Week and talk the state and future of payroll!The group discusses Jason’s career path in payroll which led him from the construction industry to heading the U.K.’s premier payroll association. Jason shares a peek into the 40 year history of the CIPP and its mission and work. They talk about where payroll has come from, the innovation moving it forward, and the work needed to raise the le...
2024-09-1052 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Compensation Paradigm Shift with Special Guest Boyd DavisOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome technology executive, compensation expert, Founder and CEO of Payfederate, Boyd Davis, to the show to talk modern compensation!
The group discusses the changing landscape of compensation strategy and the emerging tools and techniques required for success. They explore the impacts of trust and transparency in compensation, and its impact on culture and the employee experience. Boyd shares insights into the future compensation technology and possibilities for AI to support improved compensation decision-making and execution.
Connect with Boyd:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo...
2024-09-0352 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Is EWA Facing a “Y-2-Pay” Moment? with Special Guest Jason LeeOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome on-demand pay pioneer, fintech visionary and HR & Payroll 2.0 alumni Jason Lee to the show to talk about the recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s controversial guidance that earned wage access solutions should be treated as loan providers.After a quick update on the acquisition of SALT Labs by Chime, Jason shares his unique POVs on what the recent CFPB guidance means for the future of EWA solutions. The group talks about how the change will impact employees and the future of pay, what employers should consider, and where the future of...
2024-08-2734 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll is an Industry with Special Guest Norma DelgadoOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global payroll expert and founder of the Global Payroll Research & Development Institute Norma Delgado to the show to talk about the non-profit's ambitious mission to establish a globally accepted ISO quality standard and reposition and compensate the critical profession as an executive-level role.Connect with Norma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalpayrollgeek/Global Payroll Research & and Development Institute: https://payrollgeeks.world/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gpginstitute/PULSE SURVEY ALERT for compensation strategy:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hp-CompStrategy...
2024-08-201h 06
HR & Payroll 2.0The Expectations of Modern Payroll Operations with Special Guest Frank LeistnerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Frank Leistner, SVP Global Payroll & Professional Services at Strada Global.After a behind-the-scenes update on the newly branded Strada Global and its recent divestiture from Alight Solutions to HIG Capital, the group picks up where the Payroll Congress Executive Summit left off! They continue the conversation on the changing role and expectations of modern payroll operations, the “payroll paradigm shift” C-suites are slowly realizing, and discuss findings from the 2024 Payroll Profession Confidence Index and what it may mean for the future of payroll.Connect with Frank: www.linkedin.com...
2024-08-1934 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Expectations of Modern Payroll Operations with Special Guest Frank LeistnerOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Frank Leistner, SVP Global Payroll & Professional Services at Strada Global.
After a behind-the-scenes update on the newly branded Strada Global and its recent divestiture from Alight Solutions to HIG Capital, the group picks up where the Payroll Congress Executive Summit left off! They continue the conversation on the changing role and expectations of modern payroll operations, the “payroll paradigm shift” C-suites are slowly realizing, and discuss findings from the 2024 Payroll Profession Confidence Index and what it may mean for the future of payroll.
Connect with Fran...
2024-08-1334 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer 2024) with Special Guest Brad CollinsOn this special marketplace news update episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR tech marketplace executive, and datascaleHR CFO, Brad Collins to the show to opine on a long list of HR and payroll technology marketplace news and updates shaping recent headlines! They dive into innovation updates, product announcements, acquisitions, divestitures, and other newsworthy events impacting the HR tech market, sharing their POVs and insights on the impact and potential for each, including news and updates from Workday, Salesforce, Dayforce, Deel, Strada Global, WalkMe, Salt Labs, and more! Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/br...
2024-07-3053 min
HR & Payroll 2.0How Can YOU Loan ME, My Lawnmower? with Special Guest Jim Kohl aka “The Payroll Artist”On this episode, The Payroll Artist himself, Jim Kohl, joins the show to catch up with Pete and Julie! The group also discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent and controversial determination that apps enabling workers with early access to earned wages are, in fact, loans and what it might mean for the future of the financial wellness solution.Connect with Jim:X: @TheJimKohlInstagram: @Humanoid.ResourcesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-kohl-406674122/Jim’s book: https://shorturl.at/Zvbq2 Julie’s latest pulse survey on comp...
2024-07-2237 min
HR & Payroll 2.0It’s About Payroll with Special Guests Brian Escobar & Walter DuncanOn this very special, first-ever HR & Payroll 2.0 “swap-cast” episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll pros Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III, hosts of the ‘It's About Payroll’ podcast, to the show!After a round of introductions, the group discusses the state of modern payroll and the excitement and challenges associated with AI and payroll innovation. They opine on the growing importance of emotional intelligence, leadership, and influence for the modern payroll leader before wrapping up with a fun round of ‘this or that?’.Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 ...
2024-07-1452 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Relieving the Pain in Leaves Administration with Special Guest Dave PolacheckPete and Julie welcome HR transformation expert and show alumni Dave Polacheck to talk through the findings from the most recent herronpalmer pulse survey series featuring a dive into the pain points of leave administration. The group opines on what makes leave administration so challenging, the trouble with the leave experience, the role of technology and data, and the future for what remains one of HR's most complex process challenges. Download the pulse survey: https://share.hsforms.com/111uUJP_tSui5zZi3---cVg6vv8Connect with Dave:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2024-07-0243 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Influence for Impact with Special Guest Bart van der StormPete and Julie welcome Bart van der Storm, global payroll strategist, expert, and Managing Partner at Payrollminds, to talk about his new book “How to Build Influence and Make an Impact as a Global Payroll Professional.”The group discusses key concepts from Bart’s book, including how the expectations for payroll have changed and the importance of vision, influence, and communication as a modern payroll leader. They also discuss the need for payroll to lead their organizations vs being led and why cultivating strategic partnerships and managing change will be essential to that mission.Download the Pa...
2024-06-181h 02
HR & Payroll 2.0A Tour of the Payroll Profession Confidence IndexPete and Julie unveil and tour the newly published Payroll Profession Confidence Index (PPCI)!The first-of-its-kind sentiment analysis dedicated to the payroll profession shares insights into the current state of the profession, the health of payroll operations globally, and how executives can best champion and invest in payroll for increased value and impact.Download the Payroll Profession Confidence Index:https://3sixtyinsights.com/2024-payroll-profession-confidence-index/Connect with the show:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2024-06-0437 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Congress DebriefAfter a quick update from the road and Pete’s recent attendance at the UKG analyst event in Las Vegas, Pete and Julie opine and share their experiences from the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress in Nashville, TN…the Super Bowl of Payroll!Download the Payroll Profession Confidence Index:https://3sixtyinsights.com/2024-payroll-profession-confidence-index/Connect with the show:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2024-05-2132 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Special Episode: HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Spring 2024, April)On this special marketplace news update, Pete and Julie take a break to opine on a long list of HR and payroll technology marketplace news and updates shaping recent headlines! They dive into analyst events and innovation updates, product announcements, acquisitions, divestitures, and other newsworthy events, sharing their POVs and insights on the impact and potential for each, including key updates from Workday, ADP, UKG, Alight Solutions, Deel, Cornerstone, and more!Julie’s blog on the Alight Payroll and Pro Services Divest to HIG Capital:bit.ly/3QlsUdZPulse Survey ALERT: Intelligent Automation in...
2024-04-3053 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Workplace Wellness Conundrum with Special Guest Kaz Maurice-O’LearyOn this episode Pete and Julie welcome employee wellbeing expert, Founder and Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Bolognese Philosophy, Kaz Maurice_O’Leary to the show to talk wellness in the workplace.The group discusses the growing wellness conundrum employers face and how employee expectations and evolving workforce dynamics have shaped the relationship between employee and employer. Including the role HR, front-line managers, and businesses play in supporting the wellness and wellbeing of their workforce. They explore growing trends in Chief Wellness Officer roles, AI’s potential impact on wellness, and opine on the future of wellness in t...
2024-04-1656 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Is Coming to the C-Suite with Special Guest Ciaran StrachanPete and Julie welcome Ciaran Strachan, Managing Director & CEO, for the Australian Workforce Compliance Counsel, to talk about the AWCC, its origin, work, and mission to establish payroll as a profession and bring its leaders the C-suite!Ciaran shares his path and career in payroll before unpacking the bold mission of the AWCC. The member-owned association is the first of its kind, built “by and for payroll” and working closely with the Australian government to establish payroll as a profession, re-orient its professionals as ‘regulated operational labor law experts’, set degreed education standards in line with CPA’s and lawy...
2024-04-021h 01
HR & Payroll 2.0GenAI in Payroll: Fact, Fiction, and The Future with Special Guest Sheri SullivanPete and Julie welcome EY Partner and Global Payroll Operate Leader Sheri Sullivan to the show to discuss GenAI and its role in global payroll. The group sorts through the facts, fiction, reality, and future impact of the cognitive technology on payroll operations, the employee experience, and the businesses they serve. Sheri shares her POVs and insights from the front lines of global payroll transformation and how AI is enabling impressive outcomes for organizations and leaders leaning in and embracing it! Connect with Sheri SullivanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherilsullivan/ Email: she...
2024-03-1947 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Special Episode: HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Spring 2024, March)On this special marketplace news update, Pete and Julie take a break to opine on a long list of recent HR and payroll technology marketplace news and updates shaping headlines. They dive into recent product announcements and acquisitions, sharing their POVs and insights on the impact and potential for each, including key updates from Workday, ADP, Alight Solutions, Deel, and FirstAdvantage. Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HRHave you taken the Payroll Profession Confidence Survey? Join in and be sure to make...
2024-03-1136 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Getting Started with AI in HR Operations with Special Guest Kenny SantoOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Senior Manager of Employee Service Center operations at Cox Automotive, Kenny Santo, to the show to share his knowledge and tips for getting started with AI in HR operations.Kenny shares his perspectives on AI in HR operations and employee contact center management, including how to get started, how to prioritize use cases, and how to maintain a human connection in the employee experience. He also shares his POV’s, key learnings and ‘a-ha’ moments derived along the way and the importance of governance in successful AI deployment programs.Conn...
2024-03-0544 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Behind the Scenes of the Payroll Profession Confidence SurveyIn this episode, Pete and Julie go behind the scenes on the Payroll Profession Confidence Survey. Pete shares the origins, purpose, and passion behind the first-of-its-kind research approach that aims to "take the pulse" of the critical payroll profession globally for a new annual Payroll Profession Confidence Index report being unveiled at the upcoming Payroll Org’s 42nd Annual Payroll Congress in Nashville, TN on May 7 to 10th.About the Payroll Profession Confidence Survey:This survey is targeted to any payroll practitioner, leader, stakeholder, or owner engaged with payroll operations in their organization.Wh...
2024-02-1623 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Mastering Leave Orchestration with Special Guest Keith ChristensenOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR operations executive Keith Christensen to the show to share his knowledge and tips for navigating and mastering the complex world of leave-of-absence orchestration!Keith shares his experience and lessons learned from his tenure as the former SVP of HR Corporate Services for CVS Health, where he led HR operations and, with his team, transformed a highly complex leave of absence management and orchestration program for the Fortune 10 organization. Including the role of technology and end-to-end process redesign, the critical role of people and teamwork in transformation, and how managed...
2024-02-0651 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Begin With the End in Mind: Global Payroll Strategy with Special Guest Sylwia KorhonenOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global payroll transformation thought leader and Associate Director of Global Payroll Transformation for Fresenius Medical Care, Sylwia Korhonen, to the show to talk global payroll strategy!After getting to know Sylwia and her unique path to global payroll, the group discusses the importance of global payroll strategy in successful transformation. Including the role of organizational strategy in shaping a global payroll transformation program, where payroll should report and its key stakeholders in the modern organization, as well as insights from the group into the future of global payroll!...
2024-01-3134 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Is It Time Payroll Made its Own Table? with Special Guest Annemarie VerwaaijenPete and Julie welcome Annemarie Verwaaijen, VP, Global Head of Pay Services for S&P Global to the show to talk about payroll’s elusive “seat at the table.” The long-time Payroll Executive shares her path to payroll and insights into the current state and future of payroll as a profession and operation. She also shares tips for gaining executive support and partnership to create a roadmap and strategy for elevating payroll’s position in the organization!Connect with Annemarie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieverwaaijen/Blog Series: 3sixty blogs: https://3sixtyinsights.com/?s=a...
2024-01-1850 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2024On this episode, Pete and Julie revisit the show's most popular episode from 2023, with a now annual “Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus…” episode, sharing their POVs and insights into the Top 5 focus areas for HR and Payroll leaders in 2024!Connect with the show:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2024-01-0334 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Gen Z On Entering the Workplace with Special Guest ChatGPTOn this very special episode, we deviate from our typical format to share a glimpse into the minds and hearts of the next-generation workforce!Listen in as host Julie Fernandez experiments with her two sons, both recent college graduates and new to the world of (adult) work in their chosen careers. In true Gen Z fashion, Nicolas and Elias embraced the challenge to test a new podcast gadget and immediately replaced me with interview questions generated by ChatGPT!We are grateful for every chance to learn from our own kids and from the next generation...
2023-12-1915 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Global Payroll or Global EOR? with Special Guest Kira RubianoOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome VP of Payroll Operations for atlas and all-around global payroll pro, Kira Rubiano to the show!After getting to know Kira and her “path to payroll”, the group discusses the current and future state of global payroll, including the difference between global payroll and global EOR and how they uniquely support multinational organizations. They also explore how technology is shaping the payroll experience and profession, the path to payroll’s elusive “seat at the table”, and tips and insights for moving payroll forward in the modern organization!Pulse Survey...
2023-11-141h 00
HR & Payroll 2.0Why the Workplace is Broken with Special Guest Jason LeeOn this very special episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the HR Technology Conference and Exposition at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas.They welcome visionary fintech entrepreneur, on-demand pay pioneer, and founder of DailyPay and now SALT Labs, Jason Lee, to the show to discuss why the workplace is broken and how fintech may be the answer to help fix it. The group digs into the rising angst and battle between employees and employers, the challenges both face in the “creator economy” and every evolving workplace, and how employers can rebalance the relationship with employees and re...
2023-10-3143 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Fall HR Tech Event Season RecapFall HR Technology Event Recap In this packed episode, Pete and Julie take a break from the busy fall HR technology conference season to share their POV’s and insights from several recent HCM technology events, including product release and roadmap updates, outlooks for each solution, and their potential impact on the marketplace. The recap includes updates and news from their attendance at ADP Analyst Day, Workday Rising, Dayforce Insights, SAP SuccessFactors SuccessConnect, and the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON) event. Call to Action: Pulse SurveyHR and payroll practitioners, leaders, and executi...
2023-10-0951 min
HR & Payroll 2.0What’s the Deal with Deel? with Special Guest Samuel DahanOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Samuel Dahan, Law Professor, Chief of Policy at the Deel Lab for Global Employment, and Director of the Conflict Analytics Lab, to the show for a conversation on the mission of the Deel Lab and the worker classification case law research underway at the industry-first consortium.The conversation touches on Samuel’s path to and passion for employment law, and the work he is leading at the Deel Lab, which aims to advance innovation in compliance technology and knowledge in global work policy.Samuel discusses the “Setting the Record...
2023-09-0450 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Transformation Therapy with Special Guest Patti Boggi-GibbonsOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR transformation expert advisor Patti Boggi-Gibbons to the show for a discussion on the dynamics of modernizing complex HR and payroll operations. Patti shares insights from her deep experience leading some of the world's largest organizations to transformation success! Patti shares tips and tricks for navigating common missteps, how to let go of legacy processes, the risks of taking the path of least resistance, staffing and project management considerations, and the role of change management and communication in successful transformation programs. Connect with Patti:www.linkedin.co...
2023-08-2847 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Global Payroll Technology with Special Guest Fidelma McGuirkOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global payroll technology expert, CEO, and Founder of Payslip Fidelma McGuirk to the show to discuss the findings in a newly released PaySlip global payroll operations research report in partnership with the PayrollOrg and GxT Advisors.The group recaps recent news in the payroll provider marketplace (spoiler alert...a lot of AI is hitting the market). Next, they unpack key trends from the report, including global payroll practitioner sentiment, key operational challenges and solutions, where payroll operations are looking to improve, and more!Download the report: https://insights...
2023-08-2257 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Agile HR with Special Guest Kevin McDonaldOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR operations and transformation expert Kevin McDonald, VP of People Services, and Insights at The E.W. Scripps Company, to the show for a discussion on agile HR in the modern organization.After some quick market updates, including new product launches and a key divestiture, the group learns more about The E.W. Scripps Company, its history, and its culture. A 145-year media organization best known for its annual Scripps Spelling Bee, and for bringing local news and programming to the nation through its network of owned and operated TV s...
2023-07-261h 01
HR & Payroll 2.0Inside Analyst Relations with Special Guest Robin SchafferOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Analyst Relations expert and evangelist Robin Schaffer to the show for a discussion on the role and impact of analyst relations in the modern HR technology marketplace.After some HR and payroll provider news and product updates, the group discusses how analyst relations have changed in recent years, the role of the industry analyst in the buying process and vendor growth journey, and how buyers and providers can gain strategic value from analyst engagement and insights, including key considerations for buy-side users of analyst research in sourcing decisions....
2023-07-181h 14
HR & Payroll 2.0The Problem with Employers of Record with Special Guest Dee CoakleyPete and Julie welcome special guest Dee Coakley, CEO of Boundless HQ, for a discussion on the global employer-of-record (EoR) service model. The agility enabling global employment solution that has seen rapid adoption and massive investments, leading to an influx of new entrants and limited differentiation.They explain the reasons for the boom in EoR adoption and new vendors entering the marketplace, the difference between global payroll and global EoR and, where the solution fits in the modern HCM ecosystem. The group unpacks the five key problems with EoR’s and how to avoid them when selecting an...
2023-06-281h 01
HR & Payroll 2.0The Art & Science of Modern Payroll with Special Guest Jim KohlOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Jim Kohl, Head of Payroll Operations at Check to the show for a discussion on the “Art and Science of Modern Payroll.”After some major marketplace acquisitions and product updates, they get to know Jim and his dual passion for payroll and art and how they have converged to produce a witty comic strip that captures life on a distant planet for bots working in HR and payroll! The group discusses how the payroll profession has changed in the last decade, the realities of payroll in the modern organ...
2023-06-1253 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Change is Good with Special Guest Susan RichardsOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Sapient Insights Group Founder and change management expert Susan Richards to the show to discuss her passion for helping organizations manage the change and organizational impact associated with navigating complex HR transformation journeys. First, and fresh off the road from UKG Analyst Day in Boston and the annual Payroll Org Payroll Congress…the “Super Bowl of Payroll” in Denver, Colorado, Pete shares his thoughts and highlights on each!The group then discusses why change management is often undervalued and first to go in transformation budget cuts, why you shouldn...
2023-05-2951 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Congress PrimerAfter a packed list of recent marketplace acquisitions, product announcements and marketplace updates, Pete and Julie recap their recent travels and event updates, including Ceridian’s Global Partner Event and Zoho’s, Zoholics 2023 in Austin, TX.Next, they take a look at this year’s annual Payroll Congress, aka the “Super Bowl of Payroll”. The 41st addition of the annual payroll practitioner event-themed “Art and Science” will surely be packed with payroll learning, networking, innovation, fun, and more. Pete and Julie discuss what they’re excited about, where to find them at the show, and what to expect at PayCon i...
2023-05-1240 min
HR & Payroll 2.0128 Years Later: HR Still Faces the Same Workforce ChallengesPete and Julie welcome special guest Matt Burns to the show. Matt is the founder of BentoHR, the host and producer of the “Thinking Inside the Box” podcast, long-time practitioner, advisor, thought leader, and expert in human capital management. After a full list of recent industry news and marketplace updates, they dive into Pete’s recent visit to Asheville, NC, and tour of the Biltmore House. Completed in 1895, Biltmore is the largest private home in the United States of America, boasting 175,000 sqft and 250 rooms!Pete shares his takeaways from the human story attached to this amazing building...
2023-04-1855 min
HR & Payroll 2.0AI in HR: Game Changer or Game Over?With AI, ML and ChatGPT dominating recent headlines and many questions surfacing on their potential impact on the workforce, Pete and Julie discuss how these rapidly advancing cognitive technologies are making their way to the front lines of HR and Payroll. They discuss the realities of AI and ML in HR now and moving ahead, the impact on work as we know it, how buyers should approach leveraging these modern solutions in context with their strategic goals, and why change management will be essential as work and roles evolve. They also share POV's on recent marketplace news and updates...
2023-03-2847 min
HR & Payroll 2.0LIVE from Neeyamo's Evolve Beyond Borders!On this very special episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie share a LIVE episode recording from “The World’s Fair of Global HR and Payroll”...@Neeyamo’s Evolve Beyond Borders Event! They highlight the breadth, scope, and impact of the EBB event, including its rich content, and the range of thought leader speakers brought together to produce more than 24 hours of content across two packed days! Next, they discuss the increasing complexity of hiring, competing, and thriving in the global marketplace, highlighting the challenges multinational organizations face and the modern solutions enabling agility, resiliency, and competitive advantage...
2023-01-2429 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2023On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0 Pete and Julie share their POV’s on a few quiet year-end acquisitions in the HCM marketplace. Next, with HR and payroll leaders cautiously optimistic heading into 2023 and challenges old and new accelerating, they share their top 5 areas for HR and payroll leaders to focus on in the new year. Connect with us: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2023-01-0328 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Sourcing advisors, who needs them?After a quick round of market updates, Pete and Julie discuss the role and value of sourcing advisors in the transformation lifecycle. They explain what sourcing advisors do, their value in complex sourcing decisions, the impacts of engaging and not engaging one, and how sourcing advisors can drive improved sourcing outcomes to facilitate win-win partnerships for buyers and providers. Connect with us: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
2022-12-1353 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Special Guest Episode Featuring Anita LettinkOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the first-ever guest to HR & Payroll 2.0! Future of work thought leader, speaker, advisor, and HR tech and services industry veteran Anita Lettink joins the show to discuss a packed list of topics and her latest work and insights!Together, they unpack several market updates and announcements over the recent weeks and discuss the impacts of these acquisitions and product launches on the HR tech and services marketplace. Anita also shares insights and takeaways from her week at the UNLEASH event in Paris earlier this month. (For more on the event...
2022-11-011h 17
HR & Payroll 2.0What is HR transformation, and how do you know if you’re doing it right?On this episode, Pete and Julie discuss the nebulas world of HR transformation and dive into the question…what does HR transformation mean, and how do you know if you’re doing it right? Many organizations today are navigating transformation journeys to modernize and digitize their HR and payroll operating models globally. It’s a nebulas term - often overused and sometimes a goal that is anything but clear - but what does it enable, provide, or mean for a business taking it on?Pete and Julie unpack the topic to explain and share their POVs on this a...
2022-10-1845 min