HR & Payroll 2.0

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 Work...

On 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 indus...

On 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 sh...

On 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...

On 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...

On 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 em...

On 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...

On 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/globalpayrol...

On 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 moder...

On 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...

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: @TheJimKohl In...

On 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 importanc...

Pete 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 on...

Pete 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 p...

Pete 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 Conf...

After 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://linkedi...

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 updat...

On 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...

Pete 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...

Pete 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 tran...

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.  Conne...

On 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 conne...

In 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 i...

On 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 c...

On 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...