It's About Your Paycheck!

In this episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' hosts Brian and Walt discuss the growing trend of hybrid working and its numerous benefits for employees. They delve into a survey showing that hybrid work significantly improves sleep, eating habits, stress levels, and overall well-being. They also tackle the complexities of working multiple jobs: the pros, cons, legal considerations, and tax implica...

Why Americans Struggle Financially: A Deep Dive into Spending and Depression | Episode 29 In Episode 29 of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' hosts Brian and Walter address the challenges Americans face with job transitions, financial struggles, and rising depression rates. They explore the impact of emotional triggers, fintech, and the high cost of living on financial well-being. They also delve into th...

Navigating Employee Concerns During Mergers and Acquisitions | Episode 28 In this episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' hosts Walt and Brian discuss the critical topic of employee concerns during mergers and acquisitions. They explore the common pain points employees face such as identity crisis, manager apprehension, change overdose, and miscommunication. The episode also delves into essential s...

Overcoming Tax Anxiety: Tips & Strategies | Safe Talk Episode 12 In Episode 12 of Safe Talk, hosts dive deep into the widespread issue of tax anxiety as tax season approaches. They discuss the fear and stress related to tax complexity, mistakes, financial impact, time consumption, and privacy concerns. The episode highlights real-life challenges faced by individuals, especially self-employed and t...

We're joined by Anthony Straham as we discuss what he would like to see more of as an employee. 

Navigating Employee Recognition: Insights and Solutions This episode delves into the challenges and solutions surrounding employee recognition in the workplace. The hosts share personal stories and examples to highlight common frustrations employees face, such as feeling invisible, receiving inconsistent recognition, unclear expectations, and feeling undervalued. They discuss strategies for employ...

Addressing Racism and Sexism in the Workplace: Insights and Solutions This episode of 'Safe Talk', episode eight, focuses on tackling racism and sexism in the workplace. The hosts welcome guest Jeannie Morrell, a payroll specialist from California, to share her insights and experiences. The discussion begins with the importance of confronting these issues directly and includes a sponsorship segmen...

Today's episode was created from a series that we called Safe Talk, and we're releasing this episode for the first time.  While its focus is on vocabulary in the workplace, it does indeed contain very sensitive information and topics that may be triggering to some.  Viewer discretion is advised. Remember, it's our goal here to educate, empower, and uplift.  But we also feel that it's our duty to i...

Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Code-Switching in Personal and Professional Life This episode delves into the concept of code-switching, or the practice of altering one's behavior, language, or appearance based on the social context. The co-hosts share personal experiences and reflections on striving for authenticity across different facets of life, highlighting the importance of self-awareness...

This episode features a candid conversation about the dynamics of workplace relationships within the payroll and HR industries. The hosts discuss overcoming the fear of speaking up, the launch of their new show 'Safe Talk', and the importance of fostering a comfortable and safe space for professional dialogue. They delve into both the benefits and potential pitfalls of forming friendships at work,...

This episode explores the possibility of career growth without leading people directly and discusses leadership skills, team management, and the impact of personal leadership styles on professional development. It covers topics like leading by example, mentorship, collaboration, taking initiative, and advocating for change and innovation. The discussion also touches on the importance of people ski...

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of being an employee, from speaking up in toxic work environments to their first jobs and mistakes made along the way. They delve into timely topics such as remote work benefits, AI in the workforce, and the shift towards four-day workweeks. The discussion also covers the importance of employee conflict resolution, generative AI, climate change pr...

This episode covers the critical aspects of managing paychecks and taxes, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant about one's earnings and the nuances of filing taxes. The hosts share personal stories and insights on financial wellness, review the past seasons, and discuss the legalities and management of taxes. They also touch on the impact of payroll errors using the example of a 2022 payro...

This episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck' focuses on the importance of employee engagement and work-life balance. The hosts kick off the episode by acknowledging St. Paddy's Day, before delving into a powerful quote by Eckhart Tolle on abundance. They share personal anecdotes, emphasizing gratitude and finding joy in work, highlighting a significant job switch to a dream role. Key discussions inc...

In episode 22 of 'It's About Your Paycheck', the hosts delve into the question of whether an employer can legally take an employee's entire paycheck. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about their entrepreneurial journey, the importance of doing what you love, and the idea of financial freedom. They reveal their initial business concepts before introducing their main topic. The episode fur...

In episode 21 of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' the hosts delve into the future of payroll, emphasizing the growing significance of cybersecurity, AI integration, and the pressing issue of wage compression. The episode kicks off with the hosts sharing personal anecdotes and recommendations, including a mention of the movie 'Dune 2.' Following this, the conversation shifts to a detailed examination of...

In this episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck', the hosts discuss the importance of 401k plans and their role in retirement planning. They delve into the stats and trends of employee participation in 401k plans, and the demographics that contribute more or less towards these plans. They also raise questions regarding whether 401k plans are sufficient for retirement savings or if there should be add...

In episode 19 of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' the hosts discuss what a modern workplace looks like and the various benefits and challenges associated with it. The conversation covers the shift from traditional cubicle-based offices to more 'human-centered' designs that aim to boost productivity and employee satisfaction. Flexible work models and the importance of balancing work and personal life ar...

In this 18th episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck', the hosts discuss the susu, a savings method originating from West Africa and the Caribbean. They cover the risks and benefits of such informal savings groups, emphasizing the essential element of trust when joining. The conversation extends to mixing money matters with friends and family, and whether or not it's advisable. This episode is sponso...

This engaging discussion provides a millennial's perspective on career aspirations, pay equity, and the need for work-life balance. The hosts, including their guest - a mature millennial, deeply reflect on the value of self-branding and multiple income streams for achieving financial goals. The conversation later steers towards the current state of our education system, assessing its role in setti...

In episode 16 of 'It's About Your Paycheck', the hosts discuss reports of fraudulent practices like identity theft, bank fraud, and payroll crimes. Breaking down news on increasing check fraud and mail theft, they delve into potential preventative measures and the importance of vigilant approaches to data protection. The conversation skews to companies' moving trends towards employee-centric polic...

Getting Started in the Payroll Field: How to Successfully Leap into Your Career In this episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck', the hosts discuss challenges and opportunities when starting out or considering a transition into the payroll field. The hosts explore topics such as upgrading skills, networking, acquiring relevant certifications, and embracing innovations, while encouraging listeners to...

In this episode, the hosts of 'It's About Your Paycheck', Brian and Walt, discuss the importance of understanding your paycheck and knowing how to navigate through the customer service of your payroll department. They emphasize the need to communicate effectively with your payroll department especially if there are concerns or questions about your pay. The hosts also mention leveraging AI tools fo...

The Great Tax Debate: Exploring the IRS Tax Bracket Update and Understanding Your Paycheck Episode 13 of 'It's About Your Paycheck' delves into the implications of the IRS tax bracket update for 2024. The hosts discuss how the increase in the threshold by about 5.4% means that a larger portion of income will be taxed at a lower rate, potentially benefiting employees. The hosts make it clear that t...

Episode 12: It's About Your Paycheck - Setting Employee Goals In this podcast episode, hosts Walt and Brian focus on New Year's goals for employees. They chat about recent football games and games to come. However, the primary discussion revolves around financial wellness for employees in the upcoming year. They talk about assessing current financial situations and setting realistic goals, along w...