Paychex PULSE, an HR Podcast

It’s no surprise that one of the top findings from our “Priorities of Business Leaders” survey was that attracting and retaining talent was one of top challenges for companies. Listen in as CEO of Bredin, Stu Richards, talks about the findings from their research, including how business leaders are boosting retention, the importance of providing a work-life balance, developing your workforce, and...

On part two of our three-episode series, host Rob Parsons and Stu Richards, CEO of Bredin, dive deeper into the findings of our 2023 Paychex survey “Priorities for Business Leaders.” Hear what they learned in the research about how businesses are handling HR administration. Learn more about the amount of time and money leaders are spending on HR functions, the challenge of attracting and retaining...

In this first episode of the three-part series, host Rob Parsons is talking with Stu Richards, CEO of Bredin, about the research Bredin conducted for the 2023 Paychex survey “Priorities for Business Leaders.” On this episode, Stu and Rob are talking about the overall outlook that business leaders have for the upcoming year. Hear about the challenges and stresses that are top of mind, including inf...

The employee experience (EX), it’s a hot topic in today’s business world, but what exactly is it? And how do companies go about improving it? On this episode of Paychex PULSE, an HR Podcast, we’ve got CEO and Founder of FOUNT, Christophe Martel, talking about just that. Hear what he told host Rob Parsons about the definition of employee experience vs. employee experiences, how to take a more perso...

When it comes to improving performance, innovation, and learning in the workplace, one of the most important factors is psychological safety. On this episode of Paychex PULSE, an HR podcast, you’ll hear from Stephan Wiedner, Founder and CEO of Zarango.com, as he shares with host Rob Parsons the importance that psychological safety has on employees and businesses. Hear what he had to say about what...

As businesses look for ways to attract and retain talent, one thing that can have a big impact on employee loyalty is training. On this episode of Paychex PULSE, an HR Podcast, we have Jeanne Meister, EVP at Executive Networks sharing her findings on the importance of providing your workforce with learning and development opportunities. Hear what she had to say about the hard skills vs. soft skill...

Across the U.S., and worldwide, businesses are faced with an unprecedented labor market, where job seekers have the upper hand. As companies struggle to fill positions, HR professionals are looking for the best ways to attract and retain talent. Listen in as Tom Hammond, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Product Management and Ricardo Vargas-Lugo, Senior Director of Partnerships and Corpora...

On this episode of Paychex PULSE, an HR Podcast, Rob Parsons is live from the floor of the HR Technology Conference with Chief Research Scientist at Lighthouse Research and Advisory, Ben Eubanks. Hear what he had to say about the importance of management in a business, what makes someone a great business leader, how a company should go about selecting managers, and more. Topics include: 00:17 – An...

Welcome to the third part of our Live from HR Tech series. In this episode, Rob Parsons talks with Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group, and keynote speaker at this year’s HR Technology Conference. Listen in as she shares some of the findings from this year’s HR Systems Survey, including the importance of a single point technology solution, using HR as a strategic partne...

In this second episode of our Live from HR Tech series, host Rob Parsons is talking with Executive Vice President of Executive Networks, Jeanne Meister about the recent findings from Executive Networks’ Global CHRO of the Future Research Report. Hear what she had to say about improving the overall employee experience, why employees are voluntarily leaving jobs, the importance of employee developme...

We’re kicking off season four of our Paychex PULSE, an HR podcast, Live from HR Tech. On the first of this series, Paychex Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Product Management, Tom Hammond, is talking with Trish McFarlane, CEO and Principal Advisor of H3 HR Advisors about the findings from our latest Pulse of HR survey. Hear what they had to say about overcoming today’s top challenges for H...

Closing out season 3 of PULSE, Jeanne Meister, Executive Vice President of Executive Networks, says it’s time to switch to a Great Re-Evaluation mindset, as businesses have been focusing on navigating the Great Resignation. Listen in as she talks with host Rob Parsons about what companies can look at internally to increase retention of current employees, including the different generational needs,...

In the shift to largely hybrid and remote workforces over the past two years, HR leaders have been forced to adapt at lightning speed. Given trends in this new era of work, Alison Stevens, Director of HR Services for Paychex, shares tactics gleaned from our annual Pulse of HR study of 1,000 HR decision-makers across the U.S. Hear how HR technology is a key asset helping HR teams reclaim time spent...

Passion. What does it mean and how can it positively impact your employees and your workplace environment? On this episode of PULSE, a Paychex HR Podcast, host Rob Parsons is talking with Karen Putz , Passion Mentor and author of the book, Unwrapping Your Passion ,  about how business leaders should encourage their employees’ passions, how passion can help create a positive work culture, and much...

When it comes to deciding on a benefits package for your employees, there’s a lot to think about. One area that often gets overlooked but is one that can help you stand out from other businesses, is your financial wellness benefits. On this episode of PULSE, a Paychex HR Podcast, host Rob Parsons is talking with Christian Mango, President of Financial Fitness for Life, about the importance of prov...

Over the past couple years, we’ve heard a lot about the Great Resignation. But what happens when a former employee comes back? On this episode of PULSE, a Paychex HR Podcast, host Rob Parsons is talking with Paychex HR Coach, Jarryd Rutter, about boomerang employees. Hear what he had to say about the rise of the boomerang employee, how they can be good for business, why you should set up company p...

When it comes to financial wellness for employees, it’s about more than just a salary or a paycheck. Financial wellness programs are about connecting your employees to all the resources they need. In this episode of PULSE, a Paychex HR podcast, host Rob Parsons is talking with Sabina Bahtia, Chief Customer Officer at PayActiv. Hear what she has to say about the gig workforce, wellness benefits suc...

Since the start of the pandemic, unpredictability has been the norm — especially when it comes to work schedules. Some employees are working longer than expected in a day, others find it hard to clearly separate office and personal hours, while still others don’t know which hours or days they’ll be working from one week to the next. Listen in as Jeanne Meister discusses our online survey of 605 fu...

In today’s tight labor market, keeping good employees is critical. That’s why a stay interview — a one-on-one conversation to assess your staffer’s comfort level, challenges, and career goals — can be a valuable tool. In this episode, Brenton Dalgliesh, a longtime HR consultant with Paychex HR Services, offers recommendations to help you set the stage for successful stay interviews. Hear how manag...

As we mark two years this month since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., workplace disruptions and uncertainties around emerging COVID variants continue to affect the employee experience. While the Delta and Omicron variants may have declined, what could be next? Hear research expert Jeanne Meister of Executive Networks discuss findings in the latest survey of 601 workers at small- to mid-size bu...

How can companies today improve the employee experience? By building a stronger company culture, advise Paychex HR Services HR coaches Rachel Sweeney and Chelsey Evans. Hear how the “human” side of your organization — its company values, care for employee well-being, professional development, and management support — can translate to long-term employee retention. Further, learn how top-down invest...

How can companies engage and inform their entire workforce on concepts like character, adaptability, communication, action, vision and more — when staffers may be working across remote, hybrid, or in-person settings? Longtime speaker Steve Gilliland created “Motivation Bites,” a 52-week series of 5-minute videos to help businesses communicate new perspectives on employee performance essentials tod...

As the Great Resignation continues, new findings from a recent Paychex survey identify expectations around employee well-being as a top factor for workers, and further ranking among those most desired in a future job search. Yet there are varying approaches to well-being in the workplace for different generations of employees — whether financial vs. emotional or mental. Hear research expert Jeanne...

Whether it’s called the Great Resignation or the Great Reevaluation, a significant shift in the workforce means that employers can no longer assume a ready supply of workers to fill traditional roles. Hear from two Paychex HR coaches, Jodi Hansen and Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, on why successful recruiting and employee retention in this new normal means employers will need to prioritize flexibility, a...

How can HR leaders persuade financial decision-makers to view the company’s workforce as appreciating capital assets, not cost liabilities? According to Jeff Higgins, a former CFO and HR executive who now leads the Human Capital Management Institute, the key that brings HR and Finance together is data. Hear how HR leaders can present workforce data on hiring, retention, productivity and more to sh...