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HR & Payroll 2.0The Talent Hiding in Plain Sight with Special Guest Erica McMannesOn this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete sits down with Erica McMannes, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Instant Teams, to explore the realities of military spouse employment and why the challenge extends far beyond unemployment. Together, they discuss career portability, underemployment, skills-based hiring, remote work, and the hidden obstacles that prevent employers from accessing this extraordinary talent pool.
Military spouses represent one of the most capable yet overlooked talent communities in today’s workforce. Despite bringing resilience, adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills shaped by years of navigating military life, too many still face barriers created by tr...
2026-10-2036 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR Tech & Fintech Marketplace Health Check with Bryan Bergin & Jared Levine of TD CowenOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome show alumni, Bryan Bergin and Jared Levine, equity research analysts with TD Cowen, for an annual check-in and Wall Street view into where HR tech and fintech are heading.
This conversation goes beyond market performance for a timely look at how the lines between work, money, payroll, payments, benefits, compliance, and employee experience continue to blur. The group highlights the growing convergence of HR tech and fintech, where payroll is increasingly becoming a distribution rail for financial services, and employers are becoming a powerful channel for wallets, earned wage access...
2026-10-1335 min
HR & Payroll 2.0From Shadow AI to Strategic HR with Special Guest Mark BradleyIn this episode, Pete and Julie reconnect with longtime friend and former colleague Mark Bradley, Partner/Principal with EY People Consulting and a global HR transformation leader, for a practical look at what it will take to reinvent HR for the AI-powered future.
Following his completion of the U.C. Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program, Mark shares three lessons that reshaped his thinking: the extraordinary potential of AI to amplify HR’s impact, the often-unseen loneliness of the CHRO role, and the power of treating organizational change like a disciplined scientific experiment.
Mark argues that AI...
2026-10-0648 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Direct Primary Care Revolution with Special Guest Dan ThompsonPete and Julie welcome Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions and longtime advocate for direct primary care (DPC), for a candid conversation on why the way Americans access and pay for healthcare is overdue for reinvention.
Dan traces how fee-for-service medicine, rising deductibles, fragmented benefit design, and misaligned incentives across insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals, and brokers have made primary care harder to access, all while employers and employees spend more each year.
Dan explains how DPC (Direct Primary Care) restores the doctor-patient relationship through a membership-based model designed around greater access, m...
2026-09-2957 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Rise of Direct Primary Care with Special Guest Dr. Micheal BiancoOn this episode, Pete and Julie sit down with Dr. Michael Bianco, founder of Bianco Primary Care, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in employer healthcare: Direct Primary Care.
As healthcare costs continue to climb and employees struggle to access timely, personalized care, a new model is emerging that promises longer appointments, stronger physician relationships, and a more proactive approach to wellness. Pete shares his own experience as a patient while Dr. Bianco explains how Direct Primary Care differs from traditional insurance-based medicine and why more physicians and patients are embracing the model.
Together...
2026-09-2251 min
HR & Payroll 2.0From Workforce Management to Workforce Transformation with Special Guest Tom SterlingOn this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie welcome Tom Sterling, VP of Enterprise People Solutions Operations at Cox Automotive, for a wide-ranging conversation on workforce transformation, AI, and the future of HR operations.
Tom shares lessons learned from leading a multi-year workforce management and scheduling transformation impacting nearly 18,000 frontline employees, unpacking the realities of governance, stakeholder alignment, data strategy, and why successful change initiatives depend as much on culture and partnerships as they do technology.
The discussion turns to artificial intelligence (AI) and Tom’s belief that the greatest opportunities lie not in AI...
2026-09-1546 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll as Financial & Compliance Infrastructure with Special Guest Shala DruinIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll expert and fractional payroll director, Shala Druin, Founder of Strategic Payroll Solutions, for a candid conversation on why payroll remains one of the most misunderstood and consequential functions in any business.
The conversation explores how payroll leaders can better quantify risk, build stronger business cases, secure earlier involvement in strategic decisions, and shift the function from reactive processing to proactive business enablement. Plus advice for moving payroll forward in your organization and stepping out of your comfort zone and influencing for impact.
Shala also shares her perspective o...
2026-09-0834 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR’s New Risk Reality with Special Guest Andrew ‘AG’ GadomskiIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski, Managing Director at Aspen Analytics and host of ‘Reciprocity with AG’, for a candid conversation on AI governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and the future of work.
Andrew shares why HR is becoming an increasingly important attack surface, how fake applicants and social engineering are changing recruiting risk, and why HR leaders need to build much stronger partnerships with cybersecurity, legal, and technology teams. The conversation also explores the need for better workforce planning, clearer job architecture, stronger vendor scrutiny, and a more practical understanding of how AI will impact b...
2026-09-0152 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Inside the Modern HCM Buying Journey with Special Guest Meredith ReillyIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, for a candid conversation on what is really happening in the HCM and payroll buying market.
The conversation explores why HR tech is often “sold” more than it is bought, why decision cycles are getting longer, and how buyers are navigating fatigue from overpromised technology, inconsistent service, and increasingly complex internal stakeholders.
From board involvement and IT scrutiny to broker influence, AI expectations, managed services, and the growing importance of customer experience, this discussion unpacks the new realities shaping HR and payr...
2026-08-2535 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Turning Payroll Complexity into Enterprise Agility with Special Guest Barb VetulaIn this episode, Pete and Julie catch up with Barbara Vetula, Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone, for a practitioner-led conversation on what it really takes to modernize payroll, workforce management, and HR service delivery at enterprise scale.
The conversation explores Bridgestone’s approach to workforce management standardization, payroll modernization, data governance, AI experimentation, union complexity, and the growing need for payroll teams to build new skills around technology, process improvement, and business partnership.
Pete, Julie, and Barbara also dig into the realities of best-of-breed architecture, why “one platform for ever...
2026-08-1840 min
HR & Payroll 2.0When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ AggarwalIn this episode, Pete welcomes Virender “VA” Aggarwal, former CEO of Ramco and longtime HR tech executive, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of enterprise software, work, and workforce experience.
From conversational UI and “zero UI” experiences to AI-native platforms, orchestration across systems, outcome-based pricing, and the rise of headless software, VA shares a candid view of where HR, payroll, and SaaS are headed next. The conversation also explores why the winners in this next era may not simply be the companies adding agents to legacy platforms, but those rebuilding around AI from the ground up.
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2026-08-1132 min
HR & Payroll 2.0A Look into the Future of Payroll with Special Guest Eynat GuezIn this episode, Pete welcomes Eynat Guez, CEO of Papaya Global, for a forward-looking conversation on the future of work, payroll, and workforce infrastructure.
Eynat shares why AI is not just another layer of automation, but a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild how organizations manage, pay, and support their global workforces. From the rise of autonomous payroll and workforce data orchestration to the growing role of CFOs, payments, stablecoins, and real-time settlement, the conversation explores why payroll is becoming one of the most strategic systems in the enterprise.
The discussion also digs into the realities of...
2026-08-0429 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special Guest Karen KaplanIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Karen Kaplan, CHRO at People Incorporated, for a real-world look at what it takes to lead HR transformation inside a complex, mission-driven healthcare nonprofit.
Karen shares her journey from operations and administration into HR leadership, and why the mission of supporting mental health care professionals has kept her in the field for more than two decades. The conversation explores the unique workforce challenges of a highly regulated nonprofit healthcare environment, including 24/7 residential programs, community-based care, mobile workers, shift differentials, scheduling complexity, credential tracking, and the need to equip frontline managers...
2026-07-2835 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll In The Flow of Business with Special Guest Anand PandyaIn this episode, Pete welcomes Anand Pandya, VP and GM of Specialty Solutions for SMBs at ADP, for a timely conversation on the rise of embedded technology and why payroll is becoming mission-critical infrastructure inside modern SaaS platforms.
Anand shares why small businesses are increasingly overwhelmed by fragmented back-office software, often juggling multiple systems for payments, accounting, cash flow, employee data, and payroll.
Pete and Anand explore why payroll is uniquely complex as an embedded financial solution, from employee data and tax jurisdictions to deductions, state registrations, garnishments, worker’s compensation, retirement mandates, and ongoing reg...
2026-07-2128 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Nerds are Taking Over with Special Guest Troy MarkussonIn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome “The Payroll Nerd”, Troy Markussen, global payroll leader, founder of Nerd Outfitters, and champion of the Payroll 2040 movement, for a timely conversation on the future of payroll talent.
Troy shares how he “chose payroll” early in his career, why the profession offers one of the most dynamic and resilient career paths in business, and what his research with students and early-career professionals reveals about pay trust, payroll education, and the expectations of the next generation. The discussion explores why payroll is more than a back-office function, how payroll data can help lea...
2026-07-1438 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Diplomacy with Special Guest Katharine SmithOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Katharine ‘Kat’ Smith, an Australian payroll leader and one of the emerging voices behind the idea of ‘payroll diplomacy’, for a thoughtful conversation on advocacy, literacy, risk, and the evolving role of payroll in the enterprise.
The conversation explores ‘payroll diplomacy’: the skill of translating payroll’s operational complexity into language that executives, HR, finance, recruiters, and business leaders can understand. She shares why it’s all about influence, storytelling, community, and building the language needed to make payroll’s value visible.
The group explores why payroll needs stronger advocacy...
2026-07-0733 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer 2026, June)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace news and updates rounding out Q2, 2026.
Vendors discussed in the episode include: ADP, Argano, CloudPay, datascaleHR, Deel, isolved, G-P, HiBob, Multiplier, Nuvei and Payoneer, OnePay, Paylocity, Payslip, Remote, Strada Global, and Workday.
Mentioned in the episode:
CloudPay Payroll Efficiency Index: https://www.cloudpay.com/press-releases/payroll-performance-increasingly-defined-by-integration-maturity/
Time & Statista: Top Worktech companies of 2026: https://time.com/article/2026/06/09/america-top-worktech-companies-methodology/
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2026-07-0239 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace Events Recap (Summer 2026, June)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on the spring updates for analysts from across the HCM tech vendor landscape ahead of summer.
Vendor events and news discussed in the episode include: PrismHR: PrismHRLIVE, SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Experts Workshop, Cornerstone Connect, and UKG Virtual Analyst Day.
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2026-06-3050 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Kristy DurstIn this special episode, Julie is joined by Kristy Durst, Sr. Manager of Payroll & HR Administration at Uline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX, for a practitioner conversation grounded in what modern payroll leadership really looks like inside a complex, frontline-heavy business.
The conversation explores Uline’s move from ADP to the full Workday suite, what it means to optimize a platform after go-live, and why payroll’s value increases when leaders stop treating it as a back-office process and start bringing it into decisions earlier.
Julie and K...
2026-06-2549 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Amy DufraneIn this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Amy Dufrane Ed.D, CEO of the HRCI (HR Certification Institute), live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX!
Amy shares how HRCI is evolving beyond certification to become a broader career partner for HR professionals, including its global work around HR standards, its collaboration with WorldatWork, and its role in helping practitioners navigate a profession being reshaped by technology, AI, and rising business expectations.
The discussion explores why payroll deserves deeper strategic integration with HR and the business, h...
2026-06-2330 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guests Chelsea Hamilton & Sam ThomeierIn this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Chelsea Hamilton and Sam Thomeier, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX!
Chelsea and Sam unpack why pay transparency remains one of the biggest issues facing total rewards leaders, and why the shift is being driven by more than legislation. From generational expectations and candidate behavior to the long-standing culture of secrecy around pay, the conversation explores why employers can no longer afford to treat compensation as a closed-door topic.
The discussion also gets practical, covering why compensation st...
2026-06-1844 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Sarah SeversonIn this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Sarah Severson, Sr. Manager of Compensation at Medline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX, for a practical conversation on how compensation is evolving inside fast-growing, complex organizations.
The conversation explores what happens when family-owned and high-growth companies scale faster than their compensation structures, why job architecture becomes a critical foundation for everything downstream, and how M&A, global expansion, and Workday implementations expose the need for common language, cleaner data, and stronger governance.
Pete, Julie, and Sarah t...
2026-06-1634 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Joe RanzauIn this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Joe Ranzau, Partner at Grant Thornton, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX.
Joe brings a CFO-facing lens to the discussion, unpacking why finance, HR, risk, and tax all see payroll differently and why the reporting line may matter less than the governance model around it. The conversation explores payroll’s evolving strategic value, the persistent disconnect between HR and payroll, and why payroll professionals must become stronger storytellers, translators, and change agents.
Together they explore where payroll re...
2026-06-1146 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guests Sean Luitjens & Paul ReimanIn this special ‘Swapcast’ episode, Pete and Julie are joined by fellow WrkDefined podcast hosts, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman of ‘Totally Rewarding Chats’ for a lively conversation on total rewards, AI, work flexibility, and the changing expectations shaping the workforce.
Recorded live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, the conversation starts with the energy of the conference itself, where AI has clearly moved from abstract hype to practical application. Sean and Paul unpack how total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR are increasingly converging, and why practitioners need peer communities more tha...
2026-06-0938 min
HR & Payroll 2.0When IT Meets HR with Special Guest Amy WangOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amy Wang, a shared services and HR operations expert and leader, to explore the intersection of HR, payroll, technology, and enterprise service delivery.
With more than two decades of experience spanning IT, HR operations, and shared services across industries, Amy shares how her unconventional path from IT into HR shaped her approach to building scalable, data-driven service organizations.
Amy shares the diplomacy, governance, and storytelling required to operationalize shared services successfully, and why leaders must continually demonstrate value, communicate wins, and build credibility across the enterprise. The discussion als...
2026-06-0240 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Pete’s Top 10 Takeaways from the Workday Innovation Summit 2026On this episode, Pete and Julie unpack the top 10 learnings and key takeaways from the recent Workday Innovation Summit for industry analysts in Napa, California.
Each year, Workday gathers analysts for a peek behind the Workday curtain, its GTM, roadmap, customer stories, and big bets on what comes next for the ERP platform and its innovation, its customers, partners, and broader ecosystem.
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2026-05-2835 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Is a Trust Function with Special Guest Kelly WestfallIn this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie welcome Kelly Westfall, a payroll leader known for bringing equal parts precision and heart to one of the most mission-critical (and most misunderstood) functions in the enterprise.
Kelly shares how she found her way from HR and onboarding into payroll leadership and why the complexity, accountability, and responsibility of getting pay right drive her passion and career forward.
The conversation gets real about life in payroll: the constant exceptions, the operational risk, the employee trust equation, and the quiet heroics required to keep pay accurate, compliant, an...
2026-05-2634 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Spring 2026, April)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on HR tech marketplace updates and activity making headlines in Q2’2026!
First, an update from the road, including takeaways from the CloudPay Paymakers event in Malta, Workhuman LIVE in Orlando, the Dayforce Distilling AI virtual event, and the SSOW (Shared Services and Outsourcing Week) in Orlando. Additionally, they discuss several product updates and acquisitions and what it means for buyers and providers across the marketplace.
Vendors news discussed in the episode include: Deel, Gusto + Mosey, Paylocity + Grayscale, Payoneer + Boundless. Phenom + Plum, Remote + Bravas, Revolute...
2026-05-1947 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The State of HCM Technology with Special Guest John KostoulasOn this special episode, Pete welcomes John Kostoulas, VP of Market Positioning & Strategy at Dayforce and former Gartner Vice President and distinguished HCM tech analyst, for a candid conversation on the future of HR technology, AI adoption, and what it really takes to modernize in the era of agentic AI.
John shares his journey from an engineering graduate in Greece to an HCM vendor executive and what the "analyst in him" still sees that most miss. He brings research-backed insights on the AI governance gap, and why trust, not features, is the real barrier to adoption at...
2026-05-1251 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Payroll Like a Boss with Special Guest John Bernatovicz & Tammy GillenwaterOn this special episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete & Julie are joined by friends of the show, John Bernativicz and Tammy Gillenwater of Willory Consulting to talk their new book: ‘Payroll Like a Boss.’
John and Tammy share the origin story behind the book, the inspiration for writing it, and why themes like bravery, influence, community, and leadership are key elements of the content and increasingly critical for payroll professionals today. They also dig into the challenges holding payroll back, from constant firefighting to lack of recognition, and offer a clear call for payroll to step forward, prove its v...
2026-05-0531 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Rebranding With Purpose with Special Guest Amberly DresslerOn this special episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete catches up with Amberly Dressler, a brand marketing executive known for helping shape one of the most memorable community-led brand stories in HR tech and now leading corporate and partner marketing at Conga.
Amberly shares on the brand mechanics that matter right now: when a rebrand is truly earned versus vanity, how to create a single truth that unites multiple buyer personas, and why consistency beats novelty even when you’re personally tired of the message. In a crowded market where buyers are overwhelmed, she argues credibility is built the...
2026-04-2840 min
HR & Payroll 2.0When Compensation & Payroll Converge with Special Guest Briana ‘Bri’ MullensOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll and compensation expert and practitioner, Bri Mullens, to the show to discuss the convergence of payroll, compensation, benefits, and total rewards.
Bri shares how an accounting background led to a career in payroll and why the key ingredients that kept her there were equal parts numbers, compliance, and real human impact. The conversation covers why aligning payroll with compensation and benefits can be a strategic unlock, especially as pay transparency laws accelerate, and employees expect clearer answers to how, why and what they are paid.
Bri breaks dow...
2026-04-2144 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Asia-Pacific Compliance Pulse Check with Special Guest Lynette LiewOn this episode, Pete welcomes Asia-Pacific HR and compliance expert Lynette Liew of Links International to the show for a pulse check on one of the most complex and fast-moving regions in the world of work.
They explore the rapid evolution of employment compliance across Australia, China, India, and Southeast Asia, the growing shift from global to regional HR and payroll providers, and why enterprise buyers are doubling down on local expertise to manage regulatory risk. The conversation also dives into how AI is reshaping payroll operations, workforce planning, and compliance oversight.
Lynette brings frontline...
2026-04-1431 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Past, Present, & Future of HR Transformation Reinvention with Trey CampbellOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Trey Campbell, legendary HR outsourcing and transformation executive, former CEO, and current board member of OneSource Virtual, for a candid conversation on how HR outsourcing and managed services have evolved and where they are heading next.
Trey takes us from the early days of HR outsourcing (HRO) to today’s automation-driven, cloud-enabled service models that power cloud-based HR operations. He explains why so many large-scale outsourcing deals failed, why “lift and shift” never delivered on its promises, and why standardization, workflow automation, and service design matter more than ever.
The...
2026-04-0745 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from Zoho Day 2026 with Special Guest Raju VegesnaIn this special episode, Pete is joined by Raju Vegesna, Chief Evangelist at Zoho, live from the annual Zoho Day analyst 2026 event and update in Austin, Texas!
Together they explore Zoho’s 30-year journey from shipping software on floppy disks to delivering integrated SaaS platforms and now AI-driven solutions, and how the company’s distinct culture and values have underpinned that evolution.
The conversation explores the future of SaaS and AI. Raju challenges the narrative that “SaaS is dead,” arguing instead that commoditization of software and AI is a net positive: as costs drop, access and produ...
2026-04-0230 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Live from Zoho Day 2026 with Special Guest Holger MuellerIn this special episode, Pete is joined by Holger Mueller, VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, live from the annual Zoho Day 2026 analyst event and update in Austin, Texas!
Drawing on decades of watching Zoho grow from early cloud pioneer to fully integrated “ecosystem,” Holger breaks down what makes Zoho’s horizontally and vertically integrated stack so distinctive, and why its people-first culture and homegrown talent strategy show up so clearly in its products and customer relationships.
Pete and Holger dive into the noisy “SaaS is dead” narrative and cut through the hype around AI agents...
2026-03-3142 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The State of SMB HR & Payroll with Special Guest Matt VaadiOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Matt Vaadi, longtime payroll industry exec, CEO of GuHRoo, and host of The Payrollin’ Podcast, to take the pulse on the small businesses buyer and talk about the realities of the marketplace for SMB HR and payroll solutions.
From tech-first vs service-first buyers to the rise of niche payroll providers, Matt offers an insider’s view of how small and mid-sized businesses are buying, switching, and scaling HR and payroll today. The conversation explores why overcrowding in the HCM and payroll market is reshaping go-to-market strategies, why centers of influence like...
2026-03-2457 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Workforce Management Is Having Its Moment with Special Guest Jim JensenOn this episode, Pete and Julie are joined by veteran HR Tech exec and Founder and CEO of Traxxion, Jim Jensen, for a wide-ranging conversation on why workforce management has become one of the most strategic and misunderstood pillars of modern HR.
Drawing on Jim’s decades of HR Tech experience, the group explores the past, present, and future of HCM and WFM (Workforce Management) technology in an AI-enabled workplace. The conversation explores how time data, compliance, and scheduling have become foundational to payroll accuracy, employee experience, and operational resilience.
The group dives into the real...
2026-03-1752 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Mind of the SMB HR Tech Buyer with Special Guest Margaret GodwinOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome longtime HR transformation consultant, HR tech expert, Margaret Godwin, to take the pulse on the SMB HR tech buyer, and explore what’s actually happening inside HR teams in small and mid-market organizations. From AI hype versus operational readiness to why service models, not features, are driving vendor churn.
The group discusses why SMBs churn through HCM systems, where HR tech buying decisions break down, and why service, change management, and implementation strategy matter more than features or “best AI.”
Margaret shares frontline insights on AI readiness, managed services...
2026-03-1042 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Rise of Payroll as a Liquidity Strategy with Special Guest Andy ValentineOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome fintech and cross-border payments expert Andy Valentine to talk about the often-unseen realities of cross-border money movement in global payroll operations.
From FX volatility and treasury bottlenecks to compliance risk, bank fragmentation, and payroll “last mile” failures, this conversation goes deep into why payroll and payments have become a strategic growth conversation and not just an operational one.
Together, they explore how embedded finance, fintech partnerships, and improved data transparency are reshaping payroll operations, reducing liquidity strain, and enabling “just-in-time” funding models that let businesses retain cash longer without i...
2026-03-0343 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Winter 2026, February)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on recent global payroll and EOR marketplace updates and activity making headlines to kick off 2026!
Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent events, including Dayforce SKO, Strada Global SKO, Papaya Global’s 2030 Workforce Summit, and ADP ReThink in Prague. Additionally, they discuss several product updates and acquisitions and what it means for buyers and providers of global EOR and global payroll.
Vendors mentioned in the episode include ADP, Boundless, Dayforce, Deel, EOS, G-P, Hitekers Omnipresent, Papaya Global, Payoneer, Remote, SKAUD, and Strada Global. ...
2026-02-2647 min
HR & Payroll 2.0What CHRO’s Must Get Right with Special Guest Mary Sue RogersOn this episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Mary Sue Rogers, a legend and pioneer in global HR, payroll, and workforce transformation!
From her early days modernizing payroll systems to senior leadership roles at IBM, Talent2, and Ascender, Mary Sue shares a rare, long-view perspective on how payroll evolved from a compliance function into the operational backbone of today’s global workforce.
The conversation spans Asia-Pacific payroll complexity, multinational compliance, board-level risk oversight, and why paying people accurately is foundational to employee experience. Mary Sue also offers sharp insight into AI’s real impact on HR...
2026-02-2454 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The Davos Debrief with Special Guest Nicole SahinOn this special episode, join Pete as he catches up with Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO of G-P, who shares an insider’s POV on the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Together, they unpack what Davos is and what attending entails, and the value in the density of global CEOs, heads of state, founders, and policymakers converging annually on the small alpine village. Nicole shares what that proximity reveals about the direction of business, talent, and technology, and how geopolitical tension and macroeconomic uncertainty are shaping executive conversations.
They discuss why busine...
2026-02-1727 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Remote Work Takes Big Step Forward with John LeeOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome show alumni, global mobility and remote work compliance expert John Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Work from Anywhere, to unpack what may be the most consequential compliance shift for international remote work in more than a decade.
John joins the show to break down the recent OECD’s (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) guidance on cross-border remote working and permanent establishment, and why it creates much-needed clarity for employers and employees.
John explains why the new OECD guidance is so impactful, how it could remove one of the...
2026-02-1022 min
Elevate Your AIQSustaining Human Performance and Wellbeing in an AI Era with Tim BorysBob Pulver is joined by Tim Borys, a leader who wears many hats across executive coaching, workplace wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Drawing on Tim’s journey from elite athletics to advising leaders and organizations, the conversation explores sustainable human performance, burnout, adaptability, and leadership in times of constant change. Together, Bob and Tim examine why human-centric thinking is more critical than ever as AI reshapes work—and how individuals and organizations can thrive without losing sight of wellbeing, purpose, and agency.
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Tim Borys, Fresh Group, workplace wellbeing, human performance, burnout, executive coaching, leadership, adaptability, AI a...
2026-02-0650 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The PR Reset Redefining HR Tech BrandsOn this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie step into the evolving world of public relations, brand storytelling, and answer-engine optimization with Kate “Katie” Achille, co-host of Up Next at Work and partner at Devon PR.
Together, they explore how PR (public relations) has shifted from traditional media and press releases to a strategic growth engine that now shapes search visibility, AI-powered discovery (AEO), and generative engine optimization (GEO) across the HR technology marketplace.
Katie breaks down why messaging matters more than ever, how companies can differentiate in an overcrowded HR tech, recruiting, and payroll...
2026-02-0340 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2026On this episode, Pete and Julie revisit the show’s annual “Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus…” episode, sharing POVs and insights for the Top 5 focus areas for HR & Payroll leaders in 2026!
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2026-01-2753 min
HR & Payroll 2.0The PayrollBADIes are In the House!On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie, welcome ‘The Payroll OG’ himself, Todd Acevedo of SAP SuccessFactors, and ‘The Payroll ATLien’ Imran Sajid of EPI-USE to the show to talk all things payroll!
A couple of industry rock stars, together with Payroll BADIes crew, on a mission to put the swag in payroll (with the gold chains and track suits to prove it) and change how organizations think about payroll, its strategic value, and the professionals who power it!
From the origins of the Payroll BADIes podcast and movement to the evolving role of payroll...
2026-01-2059 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Taking the Pulse on the Future of ERPOn this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Bonnie Tinder, CEO and founder of Raven Intel, for a candid pulse check on the state of ERP!
From her early days implementing payroll to tracking more than 4000 ERP and HCM transformation projects, Bonnie brings a unique, practitioner-led view into why ERP is evolving and how AI, data consolidation, and implementation quality are reshaping outcomes for customers.
Bonnie explains why implementation success still comes down to people, governance, and clarity of vision, and shares what separates high-performing system integrators from the rest. The conversation explores the resurgence of a...
2026-01-1345 min
HR & Payroll 2.0Special Announcement on the Future of HR & Payroll 2.0On this episode, Pete and Julie share a special announcement and proudly unveil a new marquee sponsorship initiative to fuel the podcast’s next wave of growth!
Join HR & Payroll 2.0 in welcoming the cohort of brands that will power the show’s educational content ad-free in 2026:
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2026-01-0629 min
HR & Payroll 2.0HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Fall 2025, December)On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace updates and activity making headlines to wrap up 2025!
Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent events including UKG Aspire and Workday Rising EMEA. Plus acquisitions, product announcements, and news from vendors across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, EOR, fintech, compliance, managed services, and more.
Vendors mentioned in the episode include ADP, Alight, Bitwage, Deel, DarwinBox, G-P, IBM, Paychex, Paystand, SD Worx, Strada Global, UKG, Vensure Employer Solutions, and Workday.
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2025-12-1647 min
HR Tech 2025Why Most Companies Aren’t Ready for AI with Jess Von Bank and Jason AverbookThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
AI hype is loud, messy, and often misguided. Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook cut through the noise and get right to the uncomfortable truth. Most companies aren’t ready for AI because they haven’t fixed the basics: broken systems, outdated processes, and low organizational literacy. This conversation gets into the heart of...
2025-11-2625 minHR Tech 2025Why Great Hiring Still Beats Great Strategy with Daniel Chait CEO Greenhouse SoftwareThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
Hiring has never been louder, faster, or more chaotic. Daniel Chait breaks down why great hiring still comes down to disciplined systems, data, and the courage to say no to feature-chasing. This is a real look at how Greenhouse thinks about customers, product, and what “great at hiring” actually means...
2025-11-2626 minHR Tech 2025AI Only Works When the Data Does with Rebecca Carr and Dan Beck, SmartRecruitersThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
AI gets loud, fast, and overpromised. This conversation cuts through the noise. When the entire talent lifecycle sits on fragmented systems, AI becomes guesswork. When the data is unified, you unlock precision, prediction, and real outcomes. Rebecca and Dan lay out why SmartRecruiters and SAP SuccessFactors fit together, what Winston...
2025-11-2621 minHR Tech 2025How VONQ Uses AI Agents To Fix Candidate VolumeThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
We sit down with VONQ CEO Ritu Mohanka at HR Tech to unpack what really changed at the top of the funnel. Recruiters are drowning in volume and starving for relevance, so VONQ is leaning into programmatic job distribution, embedded marketplaces, and AI screening agents that send 20 signal-rich candidates instead of 200 random...
2025-11-2617 minHR Tech 2025The Band-Aid Problem Holding HR Tech Back with Talentless Co-hosts Desiree Goldey and Ashley KingThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
Hiring teams are burnt out, candidates are overwhelmed, and tech is changing faster than anyone can keep up. Desiree Goldey and Ashley King break down what recruiters are actually dealing with right now, why the work feels heavier, and where the talent function needs to evolve next. No polish. No filters. Just two...
2025-11-2636 minHR Tech 2025AI Interviews, Tenzo AI, and the New Recruiting Department with Jeremy Roberts
This series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
Large enterprises are dragging legacy systems, legal risk, and AI anxiety into every talent conversation, while the next wave of tools is already capable of automating massive chunks of recruiting. In this HR Tech Live conversation, WorkTech host George LaRocque sits down with Jeremy Roberts from Tenzo AI to unpack what happens...
2025-11-2626 minHR Tech 2025When AI Breaks Your Data: Visier’s Take on the Real Talent Analytics Problem with VP of Product Ike BennionThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
AI promises magic, but data is still the fuel and most teams are running on fumes. Ike Benion breaks down why TA keeps hitting walls, why fragmented stacks kill insight, and how agentic AI is about to raise both the stakes and the expectations for recruiters. This one is for anyone drowning...
2025-11-2617 minHR Tech 2025The Compliance Shift HR Didn’t See Coming with Jocelyn King, CEO VirgilHRThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
HR leaders are staring at louder demands, faster change, and more legal landmines than ever. Jocelyn King breaks down how compliance is shifting from reactive to proactive and why most HR teams still feel behind. Real talk on tech, complexity, and what HR needs next.
In this ep...
2025-11-2621 minHR Tech 2025What People Really Mean: Reading the Signals in Their Feedback with Sapient Insights Group and HR Huddle
This series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
Audience feedback is never just feedback. The words people choose, the humor they drop in, even the curse words they fire off tell you exactly how they felt in the moment. Real reactions aren’t polished. They’re messy, misspelled, emotional, and usually pretty funny. This conversation breaks down how language, humor, and q...
2025-11-2537 minHR Tech 2025Navigating AI Governance and Candidate Fraud with Dara Brenner, CEO Employ Inc.This series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
AI is moving faster than most hiring systems can handle. Governance used to mean a once-a-year audit, but models shift daily, and risks don’t wait for paperwork. Candidate fraud is spiking, verification is getting harder, and HR teams are trying to maintain trust without wrecking the candidate experience. This conve...
2025-11-2522 minHR Tech 2025Don’t Tell Me About Yourself: Fixing Terrible Interviews, One Bad Question at a TimeThis series was recorded live at HR Tech 2025 inside the HR Executive studios on the expo floor in partnership with the WRKdefined Podcast Network. Make sure you’re subscribed to the full series and visit HRExecutive.com for the news, analysis, and insights shaping the future of work.
We break down the interview questions that make candidates run for the exits. Everything from “Do you actually need your salary?” to “What does your husband do?” to the classic “Tell me about yourself.” These moments aren’t rare. They’re everywhere. And they expose the blind spots most hiring managers never see. In this episo...
2025-11-2111 min
Elevate Your AIQExploring How AI Shifts Our Approach to Content and Authenticity with William TincupIn this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Bob Pulver welcomes William Tincup, Co-founder of the WRKdefined Podcast Network, HR tech expert, and longtime friend of the show. Together they explore the evolution of podcasting, from its early scrappy days to today’s community-driven, AI-enhanced ecosystem. William shares his philosophy on personal authenticity, the rise of “PSO” — podcast search optimization — and why he believes we’re moving from search to conversation as the new model of discovery. They also dive into the ethics of personalization, digital identity, and privacy in a world where every click is data. From the practical uses of AI in pod...
2025-10-2459 min
HR Data LabsImproving Employee Experience Without Burning OutIn this episode, we welcome David Noe, host of the Speakeasy HR podcast and a fellow member of the WRKdefined podcast network. David Noe explains how HR leaders and managers can prioritize employee experience (EX) initiatives, even when everything feels urgent. We discuss how to improve EX without adding to already heavy workloads; the importance of effective manager training; and which small, simple changes—like a well-timed "thank you"—can have the biggest impact on employee satisfaction and morale.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, David!
Today’s Topic: Prioritizing Employee Experience Without Burning Out
[8:27] What employe...
2025-09-0433 minHR Data LabsImproving Employee Experience Without Burning OutIn this episode, we welcome David Noe, host of the Speakeasy HR podcast and a fellow member of the WRKdefined podcast network. David Noe explains how HR leaders and managers can prioritize employee experience (EX) initiatives, even when everything feels urgent. We discuss how to improve EX without adding to already heavy workloads; the importance of effective manager training; and which small, simple changes—like a well-timed "thank you"—can have the biggest impact on employee satisfaction and morale.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, David!
Today’s Topic: Prioritizing Employee Experience Without Burning Out
[8:27] What employe...
2025-09-0433 min
Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingOnlyFans at Work, Toxic CEOs, and HR Nightmares: Unfiltered Tales of Workplace MisconductIn this episode we talk about the line between personal freedom and professional conduct, and how leaders — or lack thereof — create cultures that either thrive or implode. From a manager busted with an OnlyFans side hustle to a CEO who treated HR like a suggestion, this episode dives into workplace chaos, psychological fallout, and the lessons hiding in the madness.Key Takeaways➡️ Unchecked leadership can create a culture of fear, silence, and toxicity.➡️ Real-life stories expose the absurdity and severity of workplace misconduct.➡️ Employees often avoid reporting...
2025-03-2013 min
Punk Rock HR288: WRKDefined with Ryan Leary and William TincupOn today’s episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Ryan Leary and William Tincup are Laurie’s guests. They share their fascinating journey to building the WRKdefined Podcast Network.They spotlight the power of podcasting by revealing how meaningful content can be created without extravagant equipment. It is a thought-provoking exploration into the essence of authentic conversations, where we aim to challenge the status quo and foster impactful dialogues.Ryan and William reflect on their personal journeys and the evolution of their network, which is dedicated to exploring work...
2025-02-2448 min
Workforce AgilityWorkforce Agility Unleashed: Insights from Cornerstone's Carina CortezDiscover how workforce agility drives success in today's fast-paced business environment. Carina Cortez shares her journey from Walmart to Cornerstone, diving deep into transformative HR strategies, organizational growth, and the critical role of learning technologies. Gain insights into navigating acquisitions, aligning employee value propositions, and harnessing technology for strategic impact in HR.In this episode, we explore HR technology, workforce agility, employee value proposition, organizational growth, talent acquisition, learning technologies, HR innovation, the future of work, leadership development, process optimization, corporate strategy, and employee engagement. Carina Cortez of Cornerstone shares her leadership insights, offering a compelling narrative...
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2025-01-2325 minWorkforce AgilityLearning Agility and the Future of Work Insights from Craig Lutz at GannettJoin us as Craig Lutz unpacks two decades of insights in learning and development, sharing how organizations can stay ahead by embracing change and fostering workforce agility. From the shift to digital learning and AI integration to personalized training approaches, Craig discusses strategies for meeting evolving skill demands and creating impactful learning experiences. Discover how technology and curiosity can transform organizational learning and development.In this episode, we discuss learning agility, workforce transformation, skill development, digital learning platforms, AI integration, personalized learning paths, employee engagement, leadership challenges, technology in training, adaptive learning strategies, and the future of...
2025-01-2324 minWorkforce AgilityThe Future of Learning Content Revolutionizing Skills with Giri Coneti at CornerstoneExplore the transformative world of learning content with Giri Coneti as he shares his expertise in merging media innovation with workforce development. From AI-driven solutions to personalized learning paths, Giri unveils strategies for making educational content engaging, scalable, and impactful. Learn how data, skills mapping, and creative content delivery are shaping the future of workforce learning and driving career advancement.In this episode, we examine learning content innovation, AI integration, workforce development, data-driven insights, personalized learning, skills mapping, content strategy, employee engagement, adaptive training, future-ready skills, technology in education, and workforce transformation. Giri Coneti shares how Cornerstone...
2025-01-2322 minWorkforce AgilityCreating Career Pathways in Healthcare Insights from Jeanne Bonzon at BJC HealthJoin Jeanne Bonzon as she discusses how BJC Health empowers its 44,000 employees through innovative learning ecosystems and career development strategies. Learn how Jeanne’s team is shaping workforce agility by aligning skills, performance, and talent development. From career mapping and academic partnerships to addressing high turnover, Jeanne shares actionable insights for fostering growth and retention in a competitive healthcare market.In this episode, we delve into workforce development, career mapping, learning ecosystems, talent management, skills-based training, employee retention, workforce agility, leadership engagement, healthcare learning strategies, modular content, employee empowerment, and career growth. Jeanne Bonzon of BJC Health re...
2025-01-2332 minWorkforce AgilityBridging the Skills Gap Workforce Agility with Karthik Suri at CornerstoneKarthik Suri, Cornerstone’s Chief Product Officer, shares insights on driving workforce agility and innovation in the HR tech space. Discover how Cornerstone bridges the skills gap with transformative products, AI-driven solutions, and a human-centered design ethos. Karthik unpacks the importance of skilling, talent mobility, and creating an ecosystem that connects people, data, and opportunities to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving world.In this episode, we dive into workforce agility, skills development, AI-powered solutions, human-centered design, product innovation, talent mobility, data-driven decision-making, content curation, leadership in tech, ecosystem integration, employee engagement, and future-ready organizations. Karthik Su...
2025-01-2328 minWorkforce AgilityDemystifying Skills Integration Insights from Nate Plamondon at CornerstoneNate Plamondon, Associate Director of Product Marketing at Cornerstone, unpacks the intricacies of skills integration and product storytelling. From aligning skills intelligence across platforms to shaping narratives that resonate, Nate shares his experiences in creating cohesive and impactful marketing strategies. Dive into a discussion about bridging data and action, fostering collaboration, and addressing the challenges of integration in today’s evolving HR tech landscape.In this episode, we delve into skills integration, workforce agility, product marketing strategies, data-driven decisions, storytelling in tech, open ecosystems, HR tech innovation, customer engagement, sales enablement, employee development, platform interoperability, and creating ac...
2025-01-2322 minWorkforce AgilityCreating Workforce Agility Insights from Phil Moore at CornerstonePhil Moore, Director of Executive Initiatives at Cornerstone, shares his journey from training in pharma to driving innovation in workforce development. Discover how Phil bridges the gap between strategy and practical implementation, fostering workforce agility through skills, employee engagement, and learning ecosystems. Gain insights into the power of customer collaboration, scaling people strategies, and unlocking the potential of purpose-driven workforces.In this episode, we discuss workforce agility, employee engagement, skills integration, HR transformation, learning ecosystems, talent management, voice of the customer, employee experience, leadership development, purpose-driven work, organizational collaboration, and scalable HR strategies. Phil Moore shares his...
2025-01-2321 minWorkforce AgilityCrafting Stories That Stick Inside Product and Segment Marketing at CornerstoneSudeep Cherian, VP of Portfolio Marketing, and Ira Amilhussin, Senior Director of Segment Marketing at Cornerstone, dive into the art and science of product and segment marketing. Learn how they align messaging, competitive differentiation, and customer insights to drive workforce agility across industries. From creating industry-specific playbooks to crafting stories that resonate, they share how marketing is transforming in today’s evolving HR tech landscape.In this episode, we explore product storytelling, segment-specific strategies, workforce agility, competitive differentiation, customer insights, marketing innovation, industry playbooks, go-to-market strategies, feedback loops, skills-based solutions, cross-functional alignment, and scalable messaging. Sudeep Cherian an...
2025-01-2317 minWorkforce AgilityRevolutionizing Workforce Agility The Vision Behind Galaxy with Anna GoldbergAnna Goldberg, Product Strategy Director at Cornerstone, unpacks the vision and innovation behind Galaxy, the next evolution of the Talent Experience Platform. Discover how Galaxy integrates learning, performance, and skilling to drive workforce agility and business outcomes. From dynamic skills mapping to AI-powered insights, Anna shares how this holistic approach empowers organizations to adapt, transform, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.In this episode, we explore workforce agility, skills integration, Galaxy’s talent ecosystem, AI-powered learning, employee development, organizational transformation, internal mobility, compliance solutions, change management, future-ready skills, talent experience platforms, and business outcomes. Anna Goldberg reveals ho...
2025-01-2323 minWorkforce AgilityShaping People Experience Insights from Brianna Foulds at CornerstoneBrianna Foulds, Head of People Experience at Cornerstone, shares her journey from recruiting to leading a comprehensive people strategy. Learn how Brianna integrates talent acquisition, learning and development, employer branding, and DEIB initiatives to create meaningful employee experiences. Dive into how Cornerstone fosters workforce agility through upskilling, career growth, and a strong culture of collaboration and support.In this episode, we explore people experience, talent acquisition, employee engagement, workforce agility, learning and development, internal mobility, DEIB strategies, career growth, HR transformation, leadership mentoring, organizational resilience, and cultural alignment. Brianna Foulds shares her approach to connecting talent strategy...
2025-01-2321 minWorkforce AgilityCreating Extraordinary Experiences Workforce Agility at Orlando Health with John MurrayJohn Murray, Senior Director of HR Analytics and Learning Systems at Orlando Health, shares his insights on transforming learning experiences for maximum impact. From his background at Disney to his work in healthcare, John emphasizes the importance of aligning learning with organizational goals, enhancing employee engagement, and driving workforce agility. Discover how microlearning, behavior-driven strategies, and innovative learning tools improve both employee performance and patient satisfaction.In this episode, we explore workforce agility, learning transformation, microlearning strategies, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, leadership development, healthcare innovation, training systems, organizational impact, behavioral reinforcement, adaptive learning, and creating extraordinary experiences...
2025-01-2324 minWorkforce AgilityPioneering Immersive Learning Kyle Jackson’s Vision for Tailspin and Workforce AgilityKyle Jackson, Founder of Tailspin, a Cornerstone company and a key driver of immersive learning, shares how his company revolutionizes workforce readiness. Discover how Tailspin leverages VR and AI to enhance soft skills training and prepare employees for the future of work. Kyle explains immersive technology's evolution, experiential learning's impact, and why these tools are critical for addressing the workforce agility gap in a rapidly changing world.Introductory ParagraphIn this episode, we explore immersive learning, workforce agility, soft skills training, VR and AI integration, experiential learning, future-ready skills, leadership development, systems thinking, communication innovation...
2025-01-2320 minWorkforce AgilityDriving Workforce Agility Mike Bollinger’s Insights on Skills, Strategy, and LeadershipMike Bollinger, Global VP of Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone, delves into the critical need for workforce agility in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Learn about the skills confidence gap, the role of AI in workforce readiness, and how high-performing organizations empower employees to explore and adapt. Mike shares his leadership journey and insights into creating agile cultures that align organizational goals with employee aspirations.In this episode, we explore workforce agility, skills transformation, leadership strategy, AI-driven insights, employee engagement, learning ecosystems, talent mobility, high-performing organizations, reskilling initiatives, career development, cultural alignment, and the future of work. Mi...
2025-01-2326 minWorkforce AgilityElevating Customer Success Insights from Toya Del Valle, Cornerstone’s Chief Customer OfficerToya Del Valle, Chief Customer Officer at Cornerstone, shares her leadership journey from analyst to driving global customer success. Discover how Toya fosters agility within her teams, prioritizes customer outcomes over short-term satisfaction, and uses customer-centric strategies to build long-term success. Learn how her people-first leadership style creates value for both employees and customers in a rapidly changing business environment.In this episode, we explore customer success strategies, workforce agility, leadership development, value realization, customer engagement, professional services innovation, business outcomes, customer-centric cultures, implementation excellence, employee empowerment, agility in leadership, and the future of customer experience. Toya...
2025-01-2234 minWorkplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingAddiction, Empathy, and Missteps: HR Stories That Shape LeadershipTorin Ellis and Rob Boersma bring unforgettable workplace stories that go beyond bad behavior to the tough leadership calls behind the scenes. From managing an addicted but high-performing employee to diffusing hostile interviewees, their experiences reveal the human side of HR’s toughest challenges.In this episode, we dive into addiction and enabling, lessons in leadership accountability, and how empathy and clear processes can transform outcomes. Rob and Torin also explore how emerging tech, like AI-powered skills matching, is reshaping the future of recruitment. It’s a mix of hard lessons, practical advice, and new ideas for HR p...
2025-01-1618 minWorkplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingBar Raisers, Bra-less Interviews, and Nervous Breakdowns in HR, Steve Levy and Carmen HudsonCarmen Hudson and Steve Levy share unforgettable recruiting stories, from a candidate accidentally removing her top during an Amazon interview to a bar raiser showdown that tested patience and protocol. These moments reveal how preparation—or lack thereof—shapes outcomes in recruiting and hiring.In this episode, we explore interview blunders, the evolving role of empathy in candidate management, and why skill-based hiring remains a pipe dream for many. Carmen and Steve dive into lessons learned, strategies to improve recruiter-hiring manager collaboration, and how AI might finally deliver on its promise to fix the mess in recruitment.
2024-12-1919 min
Heroes of HRNavigating Job Applications with Confidence: Insights from Michelle Hamilton, Head of Payroll and HR Operations at Adore MeMichelle Hamilton from Adore Me joins the Heroes of HR podcast to discuss flexibility in job applications, navigating career changes, and the value of community. With insights from isolved’s customer service excellence and the People Heroes community, this episode is packed with actionable advice for HR professionals.In this episode, we look at HR, job applications, career growth, flexibility, community, customer service, isolved, Adore Me, Michelle Hamilton, and People Heroes. Michelle emphasizes that job descriptions are guidelines, not barriers, and shares strategies to empower HR professionals through supportive networks and exceptional service standards....
2024-12-1812 minHeroes of HROvercoming HR Challenges in Hyper Remote Communities with Jaylene Owens, HR Director The Hames CorporationIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Jaylene Owens shares her experiences as an HR professional in Sitka, Alaska, navigating the unique challenges of talent retention and employee wellbeing in a remote community. From the critical importance of mental health to leveraging AI and automation to enhance HR processes, Jaylene highlights the role of ‘People Heroes’ in creating a supportive work environment. With isolved as a trusted HR solution, she offers actionable strategies for overcoming obstacles and prioritizing self-care as an HR leader.We explore HR, talent retention, mental health, AI, automation, employee experience, isolved, Peop...
2024-12-1815 minWorkplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingEp.# 7: Bias, Misconduct, and capital murder. Who hired them?Workplace bias and misconduct aren’t just buzzwords—they’re real challenges with real consequences. This episode unpacks stories that push the boundaries of HR, from a shocking workplace arrest to the subtle ways bias shows up in hiring. We’re digging into the tough lessons that redefine how leaders create equitable environments.In this episode, we look at workplace bias, hiring misconduct, gender equity, HR leadership, background screening, pay transparency, inclusion strategies, and the role of AI in shaping hiring practices.Key Takeaways
Background screening gaps can lead to shocking incidents, as seen in the w...
2024-12-1216 minHeroes of HRTackling Nonprofit HR Challenges with Brandon Rumler, Executive Director at Skyline Center Inc.Summary:In this episode of the Heroes of HR Limited Series podcast, William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Brandon Rumler, Executive Director of Skyline Center, to explore the unique HR challenges in the nonprofit sector. From talent acquisition hurdles to the transformative power of isolved’s HR technology, Brandon highlights how passion and thoughtful employee recognition drive success. He shares insights on building a supportive workplace culture and finding joy in making a difference for individuals with disabilities.We cover nonprofit, talent acquisition, employee management, passion, isolved, Skyline Center, community service, HR technology, em...
2024-12-1216 minHeroes of HRBalancing People, Technology, and Innovation with Isela Conley, Director of Talent Acquisition at isolvedSummary:In this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Isela Conley, Director of Talent Acquisition at isolved, to explore the evolving world of recruiting and employee experience. From her journey from accounting to talent acquisition to the critical role of AI and data-driven insights, Isela provides a candid look at the challenges and opportunities in modern HR. She emphasizes the balance between candidate advocacy and business needs, the importance of meaningful workplace culture, and her personal strategies for recharging as a leader.We discuss HR, talent...
2024-12-1221 minHeroes of HRAI, Talent Acquisition, and Cultural Transformation with Amy Mosher, isolved's Chief People OfficerSummary:In this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, William Tincup, and Ryan Leary are joined by Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer of isolved, to explore the evolving role of HR in workplace transformation. With over 25 years of experience, Amy dives into optimizing talent acquisition with AI, the significance of performance management, and the transformative power of strong company culture. She discusses the concept of 'People Heroes' and offers practical strategies for HR professionals to recharge their passion for the profession.We cover HR, isolved, talent acquisition, AI, employee experience, performance management, company culture...
2024-12-1221 minHeroes of HREvolving Talent Acquisition and Payroll Strategies with Sagar Lakhani, HR Manager at Insulation Supply CompanyIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Sagar Lakhani brings over 11 years of HR expertise to the table, sharing insights on navigating the shifting landscape of talent acquisition, employee expectations, and payroll management. From the importance of quality in hiring to adapting to post-pandemic workforce needs, Sagar emphasizes the role of HR in improving employee lives. With isolved as a critical tool for streamlining payroll and workforce management, this episode delivers practical strategies for creating engagement and maintaining productivity in HR roles.We cover HR, talent acquisition, employee expectations, payroll, workforce management, compliance, staffing, work-life...
2024-12-1208 minHeroes of HRAddressing Healthcare Staffing Shortages with Mary Kay Kirgis HR Director at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & ClinicsIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, we’re joined by Mary Kay Kirgis, HR Director at Guttenberg Municipal Hospitals and Clinics, to dive into the unique challenges of healthcare staffing. From addressing the nursing shortage to creating talent pipelines through community engagement, Mary Kay shares actionable insights for HR professionals. With isolved as a trusted HR solution, she highlights the importance of advocacy, collaboration, and continuous learning in building a resilient workforce and a thriving workplace culture.We cover HR, healthcare staffing, talent pipelines, employee advocacy, human resources, nursing shortage, and community engagement to un...
2024-12-1211 minHeroes of HRRecharging HR: Employee Advocacy and Leadership with Melanie Zakrzewski at Kendall Hunt Publishing CompanyIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Zakrzewski, Payroll and Benefits Supervisor at Kendall Hunt Publishing. Melanie shares her perspective on navigating talent retention, succession planning, and creating a people-first workplace. From leveraging isolved to streamline HR processes to fostering work-life balance through mental health initiatives, Melanie highlights the importance of small wins, continuous learning, and recharging your HR battery.We dive into HR, talent acquisition, employee benefits, recruitment, work-life balance, employee advocacy, isolved, leadership, and workplace culture to uncover practical strategies for today’s HR professionals.Key Take...
2024-12-1209 minHeroes of HRTalent Acquisition Challenges and Work-Life Balance with Lacey Davidson, HR Manager at JumBurritoIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Lacey Davidson, HR Manager at JumBurrito, joins the conversation to share insights on overcoming talent acquisition challenges, attracting new generations to the workforce, and creating balance between employee satisfaction and business success. Lacey emphasizes the importance of HR’s role as a strategic partner in fostering engagement and retention, while also offering practical advice for recharging as an HR professional. With isolved as a valuable tool for streamlining processes, this episode is full of actionable takeaways for HR leaders.We look at HR, talent acquisition, workforce, employee benefits, re...
2024-12-1212 minHeroes of HREmployee Advocacy and Retention: HR in a Post-COVID World with Sara Busch, Payroll & Benefit Admin at ObermayerIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Sara Busch, a payroll and benefits administrator at a Philadelphia law firm, shares her perspective on navigating HR in today’s challenging landscape. From addressing post-COVID recruitment and retention struggles to reimagining employee benefits, Sara emphasizes the importance of advocacy and workplace relationships. With insights on leveraging isolved to streamline HR processes and the value of mental health initiatives, she offers actionable takeaways for building a resilient and engaged workforce.We look at HR, employee benefits, talent retention, recruitment, payroll, law firm, isolved, employee advocacy, mental health, and wo...
2024-12-1214 minHeroes of HRDiversity and AI: Redefining HR with Julie Montgomery VP of Human Resources at Community 1st Credit UnionIn this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Julie Montgomery, VP of Human Resources at Community 1st Credit Union, joins us to explore the evolving HR landscape. We cover the persistent challenges of diversity hiring, the transformative role of AI, and how isolved helps streamline HR processes while aligning with strategic goals. Julie’s practical insights and actionable advice will leave you ready to recharge your HR battery and tackle the future of workforce management with confidence.We look at HR, diversity hiring, AI in HR, isolved, talent management, employee engagement, strategic planning, and workforce development to...
2024-12-1210 minWorkplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingEp. #6 The Wedding That Changed Everything with Jon Lowe, DailyPay's Chief People OfficerEver been ambushed at a wedding? DailyPay’s CPO shares an HR horror story that’ll make you rethink office relationships and after-hours invites. This episode dives deep into raw moments of workplace misconduct, personal missteps, and lessons HR leaders can’t afford to ignore.In this episode, we look at HR misconduct, workplace horror stories, and the pivotal lessons every HR leader needs to navigate organizational culture, employee relationships, crisis management, policy adherence, ethical decision-making, team dynamics, and leadership accountability. It's a candid conversation with takeaways you’ll want to jot down.Key Takeaways
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Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingEp. #5 Fast Food Fraud: The Real Cost of Small Crimes at Work with Chief of Chime Enterprise , Jason LeeWhat happens when financial stress leads employees to blur ethical boundaries? A fast-food franchise finds itself grappling with a long-running fraud scheme where small register discrepancies pile up, all tied to rent deadlines. We speak with Chief of Chime Enterprise, Jason Lee about the interplay between financial pressures and workplace ethics.In this episode we look at...Employee misconduct, financial stress in the workplace, ethics in fast food franchises, register fraud schemes, workplace surveillance, employee trust, financial wellness solutions, HR challenges, ethical dilemmas, and scalable solutions for preventing fraud.Key Takeaways:
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Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingHelicopter Parents and HR Nightmares: Tales from the Trenches with Josh RockLet’s face it—HR’s seen it all. In this episode, we dive into the absurdity and brilliance of workplace mishaps, from the helicopter parent showing up at interviews to the coffee-cart reset that saved the day. It's raw, real, and a must-listen for anyone who’s navigated hiring challenges.In this episode, we talk with Josh Rock to look at HR horror stories, recruitment empathy, workplace misconduct, AI in hiring, candidate expectations, gatekeeping practices, and innovative HR solutions, while exploring tools and tactics shaping the future of talent acquisition.Key Takeaways
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Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingEp. #3 Skills? Check. Wardrobe? Disaster: Lessons in Candidate Prep with Jason Roberts at Cielo TalentWorkplace realities hit hard when the perfect candidate shows up dressed for disaster. Think killer skills, disastrous style—straight from a comedy of errors. From navigating high-stakes H-1B sponsorships to a suit swap nightmare, this episode dives into the hilariously unplanned side of recruiting and high commissions on the line.In this episode, we talk with Jason Roberts to look at recruiting fails, candidate prep, wardrobe malfunctions, H-1B visa challenges, commission-driven recruiting, real-life agency stories, recruiter improvisation, last-minute fixes, onboarding disasters, cultural missteps, and high-stakes interview moments.Key Takeaways:
Why candidate prep is...
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