HR & Payroll 2.0 Podcast

I finally caught up on some reading this holiday season... While my normal reads are almost entirely non-fiction, I had to break that trend for my good friend Vinnie Mirchandani and his new book "The AI Analyst", co-authored with Kimberly McDonald Baker. I have to admit that the industry analyst in me was living a bit vicariously through the lens of the main character, Patrick Brennan, as he sleuths through the mystery surrounding a tech industry titan's disappearance. A fun read with a few twists and a nice break from my usual business book stack... I highly recommend it! https://lnkd.in/eEmR7iJa I can't wait for the movie adaptation, as Im sure there is a script in there somewhere! Now back to my non-fiction stack... PS...Vinnie shared a nice behind the scenes for the book on a recent episode of The Burning Platform podcast: 👉 https://lnkd.in/esjyETkk 👈

It’s that time of year again… ...the annual UKG HR & Payroll E-Symposium is happening on January 15th! Once again, the agenda is full of great speakers sharing insights on topics ranging from #compliance, to leadership, to global #workforce trends, to the latest #HR tech innovations and much more. Each session is designed to empower HR and #payroll leaders with strategies and insights to help navigate the evolving workplace in 2025 while earning up to 14 recertification credits! Join me, and let's learn and network at the best-kept secret in #HR and #payroll events (links below...)

On the latest episode of the HR & Payroll 2.0 Podcast... ...Julie, I welcome a highly distinguished #HCM tech advisor, analyst, and expert, my close friend and brother Steve Goldberg, to the show! Steve's shares his incredible career path in #HR that took him from a prison social worker to Wall Street, to Switzerland and Silicon Valley and beyond! Steve shares his deep knowledge, passion, and insights into the subject of organizational agility! He explains why ‘org. agility’ is THE critical acumen for modern businesses and how HR’s role in facilitating it has changed. Steve highlights the importance of organizational culture, technology, metrics, and data in successfully shaping an #agile organization. Plus, he shares where he believes HR leaders should be focusing as we head into 2025! Links below...

Congrats to team Zoho on the launch of Zoho Payroll for U.S.! An ideal complement to its broad suite of #ERP apps and solutions that already included native #payroll engines for #India and the Middle East. U.S. payroll rounds out Zoho's robust #Finance suite of apps, extending the value of the maturing Zoho People solution and pairs well with its broad business applications, all natively integrated on a single cloud platform that offers a ton of capability and ROI for the SMB buyer. The U.S. SMB market is increasingly leaning into the 'all in one' platform. While downmarket US #HR tech providers are aspiring to move beyond HR toward an all in one solution for #HCM + Finance + #IT ++....all are a mile wide and an inch deep. #Zoho is coming at this, having defined the SMB all-in-one platform and now maturing its HR and payroll tech alongside its ERP solutions.

Just in time for the holidays! A bonus episode of the HR & Payroll 2.0 Podcast... This time a #swapcast with #TheSource featuring my conversation with DailyPay, Inc. Chief People Officer Jon Lowe, recorded at the annual #HRTechConf in Las Vegas on the #WDAYForeverForward bus! After a ‘geeking’ out on the amazing recording location (thank you team Workday for the hospitality), we catch up to talk the rapidly advancing innovation powering the future of #HR! Jon offers his unique lens as the Chief People leader for a fast-moving, global organization, sharing challenges, trends, and opportunities. Jon explains where the value and ROI are in tech adoption and #skills investment for the critical practice and profession. Jon also shares his vision and outlook for #fintech and #HR tech to further converge and modernize employee #wellness, to facilitate enhanced inclusivity, personalization, and education for all employees while returning measurable value to their businesses. Links are available below to both shows... 🎙️

On the latest episode of the HR & Payroll 2.0 Podcast.... Julie and I welcome my good friend, Mike Bollinger, Global VP of Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone OnDemand, to help us explore the elusive yet critical concept of 'workforce alignment.' Mike discusses how #technology, #skills-based succession planning, and #agile strategies are reshaping #talent management - from strategic #workforce planning to the role of #AI in bridging skills gaps. He shares actionable insights and real-world examples to help empower leaders and their organizations to foster #workforce agility that drives measurable business outcomes.  Chatting with Mike is always a privilege, and I'm thrilled to finally capture one of our conversations and share his knowledge with our audience! An insightful episode to prioritize on your holiday playlist... (links below).

Thanks to Pete A. Tiliakos and #TheSource by DailyPay, Inc. for the airtime at HR Tech 2024. Get the scoop on HR Executive's rebrand and other tidbits from our time in Las Vegas!

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from #PayrollBADIes! 🎁🌟 As we cozy up to celebrate the season of joy and gratitude, let’s take a moment to recognize the real superheroes among us —our Payroll Managers & Team! 💪🦸♀️🦸♂️ While the world gears up for celebrations, #PayrollBADIes are in the trenches, ensuring everyone gets their hard-earned paychecks on time. Whether it’s managing year-end tax filings, navigating system hiccups, or thwarting the ever-lurking threat of ransomware 🎥 (check out our latest insights in the video below), they stay vigilant and deliver excellence. To all Payroll Managers & Team: ✨ You are the keepers of trust. ✨ The guardians of financial security. ✨ The unsung heroes who make it all happen. So this holiday season, we raise a toast to YOU! 🥂 Thank you for your hard work, resilience, and dedication. Remember to stay vigilant against emerging threats, and know that #PayrollBADIes has your back with insights, support, and a little payroll-powered fun! Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and prosperous holiday season. Let’s close the year strong and step into 2025 ready to conquer new challenges together! 🚀 ✨ Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe ✨ #PayrollBADIes #HappyHolidays #PayrollHeroes #SuperheroesInDisguise #PayrollSecurity #InSAPWeTrust Raj Sharmacharya Jessie Pappis Imran Sajid Sunny K. Joshi ☁️Natalie Haim Giovanna Lopez Todd Asevedo SPHR CPP ☁ https://lnkd.in/gGwwFiP5

A big thank you to Pete A. Tiliakos, The Source and DailyPay, Inc. for hosting me. From redefining financial wellness to evolving payroll into a strategic element of employee experience, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on building a more inclusive and supportive workplace. Your support and engagement help us all strive for better workplaces and a brighter future. https://lnkd.in/gqfG6Ute #HR #HRtechConf #WorkplaceWellness #EmpathyWithAction #Gratitude 🙏

The future of work is technology-enabled but people-powered. Few people understand that better than Isabelle Bichler-Eliasaf, co-founder and COO of retrain.ai, who joined me for an insightful conversation on the Elevate Your AIQ podcast. Isabelle and her team are tackling two of the biggest challenges in the workforce today: the looming skills gap and the underrepresentation of women in tech. Beyond leading innovative solutions at Retrain to help organizations optimize their workforces, Isabelle is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in AI and tech. Through her global mentorship, she is inspiring the next generation of leaders and builders in these fields. In this episode, Isabelle and I discuss: 💡 How AI can responsibly bridge the skills gap while enhancing human potential. 💡 The importance of continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. 💡 Cultural shifts needed for AI adoption in organizations. 💡 Why it’s crucial to increase opportunities for women in tech and ensure they are active in shaping AI's future. Isabelle’s dedication to responsible AI, diversity, and workforce development is readily apparent, and I think you’ll gain plenty of insight from this conversation. (Full episode link in comments) Below is a teaser that hits on the impetus for starting Retrain and the pressing need to have a learning mindset. Let’s continue to innovate responsibly, champion diversity, and build a future of work that works for everyone. #AI #SkillsGap #WomenInTech #ResponsibleAI #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork