On this episode, Pete and Julie are back from the fall HR tech conference trail with a long list of HCM vendor event recaps and product updates! They share POV’s and insights gained from UKG Aspire, Dayforce Discover in Las Vegas and the HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, a rundown of recent news and announcements from across the global EOR marketplace. Vendor updates mentioned in the episode include UKG, Dayforce, iSolved, Deel, Remote, Oyster, GP, and...

On this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with fellow WRKDefined podcaster Bob Pulver, host of the Elevate Your AIQ podcast.  The group discusses Bob’s career path in HR and past work helping large enterprises transform their workforce strategies. They opine on the future of HR with AI and how emotional intelligence, “soft skills,” and experiential learning will become increasingly valuable in...

On this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with Workday GM of Workforce Management and Payroll Cristina Goldt! The group discusses Cristina’s career path in HR technology and her role in leading Workday’s mission to solve for and shape the future of the “hard stuff” in HCM. They talk about the current pace of change and innovation in HR through the lens of the modern HR leader, the excitement...

On this special “HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take” episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by ADP to acquire workforce management technology provider Workforce Software for $1.2B. They discuss the merger by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple, what it brings and why it makes sense for ADP, how the marriage impacts the broader HR and WFM tech marketplace, including ADP partners. Plus tips for organizations underway or planning WFM buying...

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome IR35 Expert, procurement pro, and the Founder of Smartbuyer, Mark Coulson to the show! Mark shares his extensive insights into the complex and confusing world of IR35 compliance. He talks about the background and path that led us to the law that defines contract labor in the U.K., including marketplace and employment impacts. Mark shares key challenges and common missteps, along with tips and advice for compliance and his POV on the future of IR35 and...

In the final hours of Workday Rising 2024, Jon sat down with analyst Pete A. Tiliakos for an unscripted show review. Tiliakos has a focus on HCM, payroll and the future of work, so the podcast leaned towards those themes - and, of course, the unavoidable reckoning with AI-related news as well.  Topics include:  Why payroll modernization matters,  Workday's Extend strategy and sometimes deliberate approach to innovation,  Why AI in HR is a potent issue, and what we learned on the show...

On this episode, Pete and Julie take a break from the fall HR tech conference trail to share marketplace news, product updates, and insights from recent industry events! They share POV’s and insights gained from the annual HR Technology Conference and Expo, Workday Rising, plus innovation progress, product announcements, acquisitions and HR marketplace news including updates and discussion on Workday, ADP, UKG, iSolved, Strada Global, Payslip, DailyPay, Zellis, Paylocity, Payoneer, and...

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 industry. Jerome shares insights into the modern solution for these decades-old challenges, how AI and...

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 share their POV’s and insights from the front lines of helping organizations navigate the...

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 dispersed working models to thrive, including the characteristics of successful remote working...

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 the 40 year history of the CIPP and its mission and work. They talk about where payroll has come...

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 employee experience. Boyd shares insights into the future compensation technology and possibilities...

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 CFPB guidance means for the future of EWA solutions. The group talks about how the change...

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/globalpayrollgeek/ Global Payroll Research & and Development Institute:...

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 modern payroll operations, the “payroll paradigm shift” C-suites are slowly realizing, and discuss...

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 modern payroll operations, the “payroll paradigm shift” C-suites are slowly realizing, and...

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, sharing their POVs and insights on the impact and potential for each, including news and...

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 Instagram: @Humanoid.Resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-kohl-406674122/ Jim’s...

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 importance of emotional intelligence, leadership, and influence for the modern payroll leader before...

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 one of HR's most complex process challenges.  Download the pulse survey:...

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 payroll leader. They also discuss the need for payroll to lead their organizations vs being led...

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 Confidence Index: https://3sixtyinsights.com/2024-payroll-profession-confidence-index/ Connect...

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://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR

On this special marketplace news update, Pete and Julie take a break to opine on a long list of HR and payroll technology marketplace news and updates shaping recent headlines! They dive into analyst events and innovation updates, product announcements, acquisitions, divestitures, and other newsworthy events, sharing their POVs and insights on the impact and potential for each, including key updates from Workday, ADP, UKG, Alight Solutions, Deel, Cornerstone, and more! Julie’s blog on the...