Empathy in Payroll: A Conversation with Amy Travis This episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosted by Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II, delves into the significance of empathy in the payroll profession. The hosts share their personal journeys and growth towards understanding and advocating for empathy in the workplace. Special guest, Amy Travis, CPP and soon-to-be president of the Greater Atlantic Payroll Association, shares her unique entry into the payroll field, starting from buttering...
May 12, 2024•45 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Earned Wage Access In this episode of the It's About Payroll podcast, hosts Brian and Walter delve deep into the topic of Earned Wage Access (EWA) with special guests Chris and Aaron. The conversation explores the stress finances can bring to individuals, the flexibility EWA offers, and its impact on employee wellness and engagement. Through personal stories and professional insights, the episode sheds light on the significance of EWA in today's workforce, its implementation, and the broader con...
May 05, 2024•58 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast IAP EP 109 - Bart: Revolutionizing Global Payroll This episode dives deep into the world of payroll with our special guest, Bart Vanderstorm. From the early beginnings in the payroll industry to the intricacies of global payroll operations, Bart shares his vast experience and insights. We discuss the importance of courage, communication, and the role of payroll at the intersection of HR, finance, and operations. The conversation covers the challenges of system integrations, the value of direct c...
Apr 28, 2024•33 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast Pay News Updates! BRIAN https://www.inc.com/sarah-lynch-/your-workers-might-want-to-quit-in-2024-heres-why.html WALT https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/certifications-in-demand#:~:text=Most%20industries%20have%20some%20form,prospects%20and%20new%20career%20opportunities . Most industries have some form of certification that will likely increase your chances of higher pay, better job prospects, and new career opportunities. Dive into IAP Episode 108 as hosts Brian Escobar and...
Apr 22, 2024•38 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Pay News Updates! WALT https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/california-minimum-wage-fast-food-kiosks/index.html California has raised the minimum wage for fast food sector workers by $4 to $20, prompting concerns about potential job losses to technology like self-service kiosks. Experts suggest that while some businesses may turn to automation to offset higher labor costs, the trend of automation in the services industry, particularly in restaurants, has been ongoing. Automation in the quick-...
Apr 15, 2024•55 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Pay News Updates! WALT https://www.euromonitor.com/article/global-economic-outlook-q1-2024 1. **Global Economic Growth Projection**: - The global economy is expected to experience slowing growth for the second consecutive year in 2024 due to high-interest rates in major economies and weakening growth in China. - Despite the slowdown, there's an expectation of a gradual normalization of economic conditions, with inflation easing and monetary policy loosening, supporting reaccelerating global grow...
Apr 07, 2024•55 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Lost Tapes A lively conversation between Brian and Walt discussing the benefits of having a payroll certification and the paths to success in the payroll field. Introduction Controversial Topic: To get the CPP or not Benefits of Having a Payroll Certification Success Without a Payroll Certification Continuous Learning and Professional Development
Mar 31, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pay News Updates! https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315948497/en/GoCardless-Signs-Agreement-to-Acquire-Nuapay https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/10/12/2024-social-security-cola/71131575007/ IAP Episode 105 - Beyond the Paycheck: HR’s Role in Employee Success with Guest, Jeffrey Naftal. In this invigorating episode, we dive deep into the heart of human resources, exploring how HR can transcend traditional roles to champion employee engagement and company culture. ...
Mar 25, 2024•47 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive deep into the world of payroll crimes, featuring a true story involving Michael Mann and his devastating fraud scheme. The episode kicks off with personal and casual updates from the hosts, followed by a detailed discussion on a notable payroll crime story, including the impact it had on individuals and businesses, the legal response, and broader implications for the payroll industry. Additionally, th...
Mar 17, 2024•47 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of 'It's About Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III delve into the evolving world of payroll, the impact of AI in HR processes, and the importance of financial wellness programs. The podcast features a comprehensive discussion with guest Nov Omana, a titan in HR technology, exploring his journey in payroll, advancements in HR technologies, and strategies for enhancing operational efficiencies. The episode covers a range of topics from AI's role in HR to the...
Mar 10, 2024•56 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome guest Sarah Chasney, the Director of Payroll Travel and Expense at Banfield Pet Hospital. Opening with a discussion on the importance of staying abreast with digital transformations in payroll, they move on to the implications of payroll errors in an organization. Sarah shares insights on her journey in the payroll world, her experience in process transformation and systems implementati...
Mar 04, 2024•58 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome Jody Parsons, a seasoned payroll professional from the Kansas City Royals. The episode starts with an in-depth discussion about payroll news, focusing on salary increase trends for 2024, industry variances, drivers of pay raises, work setups, and long-term wage growth concerns. The hosts then introduce their guest, Jody Parsons, who shares her fascinating journey into the payroll industry, her experiences serving ...
Feb 25, 2024•51 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast This episode celebrates the 100th episode of a payroll podcast hosted by Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II. The discussion starts off with a motivational perspective on struggling through tough times and not giving up. The co-hosts recount five of their favorite podcast episodes each, highlighting key learnings from distinct episodes that cover a wide range topics such as global payroll, stakeholder management, importance of certifications, HR and payroll collaborations, and true payrol...
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan discuss payroll crimes, focusing on the notorious 'Crazy Eddie' scandal. They elaborate on how the Antar family, particularly Eddie and Sammy, orchestrated a vast fraud scheme involving under-reported salaries, offshore money laundering, and company financial manipulation, all spanning 18 years. The hosts also emphasize the importance of robust measures in companies to prevent such fraudulent activities, maintaining a balance...
Feb 12, 2024•45 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III, engage in a deep discussion with Global Payroll Expert, Max Van Der Busink, on the future of the payroll profession. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in the payroll industry, with a focus on attracting young talent. Max shares his career journey in payroll and offers advice on how the industry can leverage digital platforms and flexibility to attract the next generation. Important topic...
Feb 04, 2024•47 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode of 'It's about Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive into understanding the nuances of the payroll profession. Joined by their special guest, Brad Voorhees, an experienced HR professional and the founder of ScaleTx, they discuss effective strategies for attracting new talent, the challenges experienced in maintaining top talent, and the evolution of HR practices over the years. Brad shares his insights on the impact of talent acquisition methods, ...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the importance of focusing on the impact of payroll operations on company employees. They also emphasize the significance of proactive communication, implementing feedback mechanisms, and continuously improving payroll processes. Further into the conversation, they highlight the impact of poor customer service on employees' job satisfaction and morale. The hosts then welcome Jeremy Mifsud, Head of ...
Jan 21, 2024•38 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Understanding the New Tax Brackets and Its Impact on Payroll Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the new changes in tax brackets and their implications on payroll. They explore the topic based on an article they found on foxbusiness.com. The hosts detail the key points in the tax bracket changes, such as higher federal income tax brackets, the impact on take-home pay, inflation adjustments, and standard deduction changes. Additionally, they provide tips for payroll professi...
Jan 15, 2024•36 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Preparing for the New Year: Payroll Insights and Preparations Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast delve into payroll-related topics, such as the responsibilities of HR, how payroll professionals can plan and prepare for the upcoming year, and implications of changes in tax rates, classifications, and IRS regulations. They also discuss personal and professional growth strategies, including the importance of continuous learning. The hosts also prev...
Jan 07, 2024•32 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast It's a wrap! Season 7 is officially over and so is 2023. Check out our latest episode. Season 7 Wrap-up (Episode 93) Thank you for listening and Happy New Year! Podcast Name: It’s About Payroll! Season 7 Now Streaming! Full-length episodes are posted every Monday! All Podcast Platforms and YouTube. Subscribe now and discover the power of payroll! ItsAboutPayroll.io #payroll #learning #TruePayrollCrime #payrollnews https://lnkd.in/e3DAWuvy It's About Payroll: Season 7 Wrap-up Hosts Brian Escobar ...
Jan 01, 2024•58 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Talkin’ Malta Payroll w/Jonathan Misfud: An Insight into Payroll Processes, Software, and its Influence on Future Entrepreneurs In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III, conduct an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Misfud, who leads a team working on cloud payroll software, 'Buddy'. Jonathan shares his experiences transitioning from a small business owner into the creator of payroll software. He reveals that understanding the people behind ...
Dec 24, 2023•25 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Brand New True Payroll Crime Story - Under Siege In episode 91, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the escalating threats to payroll and financial systems from cyber attacks. Referencing recent attacks on credit unions and water supply systems, they underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures across all industries, not just financial services. The discussion extends to the potential impact of cyber threats on payroll processes and the livelihoods of individu...
Dec 18, 2023•45 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 90: Talkin' Pay Transparency with HR Data Labs David Turetsky. Thanks, David Turetsky ! We appreciate you sir. In episode 90 of 'It's About Payroll' Podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III invite David Turetsky, HR Data Labs and CHRO of Salary.com, to discuss the crucial topic of pay transparency. David points out the progression in this area from the 90s when discussing pay with co-workers was potentially a reason for termination, and explains how pay transparency has...
Dec 11, 2023•28 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast This episode features an in-depth discussion with Tabitha Brown, an acclaimed author, actor, social media influencer, and vegan cooking enthusiast. Known for her inspirational messaging, Brown discusses her journey from small town North Carolina to becoming an award-winning social media personality. She explores the importance of a balanced lifestyle, the challenges and rewards of running her own businesses, and her approach to financial management. Brown also shares interesting insights about s...
Dec 03, 2023•42 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast It's About Payroll: Tackling the Industry with the Accounts and Legal Team Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the payroll industry with the Accounts and Legal team from the UK. The discussion offers advice for beginners entering the field, stressing the need for patience, support, and honesty when dealing with errors. The restructuring of work procedures due to COVID-19 is discussed, and the importance of maintaining personal connections while working remotely is emphasize...
Nov 26, 2023•36 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Embracing Payroll Automation with Transformify In the 87th episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II, speak with Liliya Stoyanov, CEO of Transformify. They discuss the importance of payroll automation and how it facilitates companies in managing payments to contractors and freelancers across borders. Stoyanov elaborates on how Transformify streamlines the payment process by offering one comprehensive invoice, facilitating various currencies and eliminating...
Nov 20, 2023•30 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your service! In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss military pay.
Nov 13, 2023•33 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast The trailblazing Yuval Brot & Hillel Shalev from Celery join Brian & Walt to discuss payroll! Don't miss it and go check them out.
Nov 06, 2023•39 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brian and Walt discuss year-end tips and best practices.
Oct 29, 2023•24 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brian and Walt discuss some best practices and tips regarding holiday pay.
Oct 22, 2023•35 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast 
