On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR operations and transformation expert Kevin McDonald, VP of People Services, and Insights at The E.W. Scripps Company, to the show for a discussion on agile HR in the modern organization. After some quick market updates, including new product launches and a key divestiture, the group learns more about The E.W. Scripps Company, its history, and its culture.  A 145-year media organization best known for its annual Scripps Spelling Bee, and for bringing...

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Analyst Relations expert and evangelist Robin Schaffer to the show for a discussion on the role and impact of analyst relations in the modern HR technology marketplace. After some HR and payroll provider news and product updates, the group discusses how analyst relations have changed in recent years, the role of the industry analyst in the buying process and vendor growth journey, and how buyers and providers can gain strategic value from analyst...

Pete and Julie welcome special guest Dee Coakley, CEO of Boundless HQ, for a discussion on the global employer-of-record (EoR) service model. The agility enabling global employment solution that has seen rapid adoption and massive investments, leading to an influx of new entrants and limited differentiation. They explain the reasons for the boom in EoR adoption and new vendors entering the marketplace, the difference between global payroll and global EoR and, where the solution fits in the...

This special episode is a recording of Pete’s recent Fireside Chat with Nathan North of Payroll Org, where they shared their POV’s and insights for the results of Payroll Org’s 2023 Getting the World Paid Survey.  You can find the full results of the 2023 Getting the World Paid Survey here: https://info.payroll.org/pdfs/global/Global-Payroll-Week-2023-survey-results.pdf Thank you so much to the Payroll Org for providing and allowing HR & Payroll 2.0 to share this content! About...

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Jim Kohl, Head of Payroll Operations at Check to the show for a discussion on the “Art and Science of Modern Payroll.” After some major marketplace acquisitions and product updates, they get to know Jim and his dual passion for payroll and art and how they have converged to produce a witty comic strip that captures life on a distant planet for bots working in HR and payroll!   The group discusses how the payroll profession has changed in the last...

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Sapient Insights Group Founder and change management expert Susan Richards to the show to discuss her passion for helping organizations manage the change and organizational impact associated with navigating complex HR transformation journeys.   First, and fresh off the road from UKG Analyst Day in Boston and the annual Payroll Org Payroll Congress…the “Super Bowl of Payroll” in Denver, Colorado, Pete shares his thoughts and highlights on each! The...

After a packed list of recent marketplace acquisitions, product announcements and marketplace updates, Pete and Julie recap their recent travels and event updates, including Ceridian’s Global Partner Event and Zoho’s, Zoholics 2023 in Austin, TX. Next, they take a look at this year’s annual Payroll Congress, aka the “Super Bowl of Payroll”. The 41st addition of the annual payroll practitioner event-themed “Art and Science” will surely be packed with payroll learning, networking, innovation,...

On this episode, Julie and Pete welcome HR & Payroll 2.0 alumni and HR transformation advisor Dave Polacheck to the show! Following some quick HR technology marketplace and event updates, Pete, Julie, and Dave discuss Dave’s new blog: ‘Is skills-based technology ready for the skills revolution?’ The group discusses the reality of skills-based technology and how HR can get the most out of its talent data and investments, including understanding skills data, how to ensure a cultural fit,...

Pete and Julie welcome special guest Matt Burns to the show.  Matt is the founder of BentoHR, the host and producer of the “Thinking Inside the Box” podcast, long-time practitioner, advisor, thought leader, and expert in human capital management.  ⁠ ⁠After a full list of recent industry news and marketplace updates, they dive into Pete’s recent visit to Asheville, NC, and tour of the Biltmore House.  Completed in 1895, Biltmore is the largest private home in the United States of America,...

With AI, ML and ChatGPT dominating recent headlines and many questions surfacing on their potential impact on the workforce, Pete and Julie discuss how these rapidly advancing cognitive technologies are making their way to the front lines of HR and Payroll. They discuss the realities of AI and ML in HR now and moving ahead, the impact on work as we know it, how buyers should approach leveraging these modern solutions in context with their strategic goals, and why change management will be...

Julie and Pete are back, this time discussing an essential ingredient in any successful transformation program…the business case…aka “the homework” of HR transformation. They discuss when and why a business case is needed, the key components and mechanics of a good case, how to avoid common mistakes and failures, including gaining stakeholder buy-in, and what to do if your business case fails! Connect with the show: LinkedIn Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR

On this episode, Julie and Pete welcome HR transformation advisor Dave Polacheckto the show! With the marketplace news a bit slow, Pete shares a personal career update on his return to the market as an independent industry analyst and advisor. After getting to know Dave and learning more about his extensive HR operations, transformation and advisory background, Dave explains his recently published blog: “Breaking the Barriers to HR Analytics”. The group further discusses each barrier,...

On this very special episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie share a LIVE episode recording from “The World’s Fair of Global HR and Payroll”...@Neeyamo’s Evolve Beyond Borders Event! They highlight the breadth, scope, and impact of the EBB event, including its rich content, and the range of thought leader speakers brought together to produce more than 24 hours of content across two packed days!  Next, they discuss the increasing complexity of hiring, competing, and thriving in the...

On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0 Pete and Julie share their POV’s on a few quiet year-end acquisitions in the HCM marketplace. Next, with HR and payroll leaders cautiously optimistic heading into 2023 and challenges old and new accelerating, they share their top 5 areas for HR and payroll leaders to focus on in the new year. Connect with us: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR

After a quick round of market updates, Pete and Julie discuss the role and value of sourcing advisors in the transformation lifecycle. They explain what sourcing advisors do, their value in complex sourcing decisions, the impacts of engaging and not engaging one, and how sourcing advisors can drive improved sourcing outcomes to facilitate win-win partnerships for buyers and providers.  Connect with us: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 Twitter: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos...

This week Julie and Pete tackle another tall list of market updates and product announcements before diving into the topic of Organizational Readiness in HR transformation. They debate the question of whether organizations can succeed in HR and Payroll transformation if senior executives 'invest but aren’t invested'. They discuss what organization readiness means, the role of stakeholders, and how to set a path and vision for transformation and gain buy-in and organizational alignment. Want...

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the first-ever guest to HR & Payroll 2.0! Future of work thought leader, speaker, advisor, and HR tech and services industry veteran Anita Lettink joins the show to discuss a packed list of topics and her latest work and insights! Together, they unpack several market updates and announcements over the recent weeks and discuss the impacts of these acquisitions and product launches on the HR tech and services marketplace. Anita also shares insights...

On this episode, Pete and Julie discuss the nebulas world of HR transformation and dive into the question…what does HR transformation mean, and how do you know if you’re doing it right? Many organizations today are navigating transformation journeys to modernize and digitize their HR and payroll operating models globally. It’s a nebulas term - often overused and sometimes a goal that is anything but clear - but what does it enable, provide, or mean for a business taking it on? Pete and...

Julie and Pete are back with Episode 2 of HR & Payroll 2.0 with their fall tech event recaps! They share their experiences, takeaways, and POV’s from the recent HR Technology Conference and SuccessConnect events held in Las Vegas, the week of September 12th. They also highlight some of the recent HCM technology provider product and roadmap announcements coinciding with the three major events (including Workday Rising). Pete also shares his experience and POV from the recent Global...

In the first episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Julie and Pete discuss the who, what, and why behind the show.  We discuss the jam-packed fall tech event season (we will both be in Las Vegas for the HR Technology Conference and Pete will also be presenting at SuccessConnect). They dive into a topic very real and close to both our roles - the "do nothing buyer", and unpack the challenge of HR technology and services buyers reaching a "no decision" in a competitive bid scenario.  Including key...