Episodes

  • Empathy With Action with Special Guest Kamal Pradhan

    Empathy With Action with Special Guest Kamal Pradhan
    Feb 18 2025
    On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome VP of HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health, Kamal Pradhan, to the show to talk about the role of “empathy with action” in leadership and the workplace! Kamal shares his personal journey from engineering to HR, his POV on building trust through empathy, and the importance of balancing technology, human connection, and strategic decision-making as modern leaders. The group explores how proactive empathy, data-driven policies, and technology can empower leaders to create more inclusive, productive, and engaged workplaces. They also tackle the challenges of quantifying the ROI from empathy and the role of emotional intelligence in shaping the future workforce and its leaders. Connect with Pradhan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpradhan-hr/ Pradhan’s episode of The Source by DailyPay: https://tinyurl.com/2p9uny24 Chicago Booth Review article: “CEOs’ Soft and Interpersonal Skills Have Not Increased over Time” https://tinyurl.com/322hfhrm Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR The 2025 Payroll Profession Confidence Index survey is now live! Be sure to join in and share with your peers: https://www.payrollinfluences.com/ppci
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    51 mins
  • The Great EOR Differentiation Debate

    The Great EOR Differentiation Debate
    Feb 4 2025
    On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome a cohort of global employer of record (EOR) industry execs and all-stars to discuss a recent and unexpectedly polarizing LinkedIn post regarding the global EOR marketplace! Pete shares his POV and context on the ‘why’ behind his post and observations regarding the lack of differentiation amongst the global EOR providers. The group discusses the post and the current state of EOR and the potential inflection point it's reaching, sharing their thoughts on the current state of the market and its innovation. The guests provide insights and perspectives derived from all facets of the marketplace for global employment solutions, shedding light on how buyers and vendors should approach the organizational agility and human opportunity-enabling capability of Global EOR, and what the marketplace might look like in the next 5-10 years. Pete’s Global EOR differentiation post: https://shorturl.at/EPsfV Connect with our guests on LinkedIn: Pierce Brehm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piercebrehm/ Dee Coakley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deecoakley/ Jerome Gouvernel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromegouvernel/ John Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j0hnlee/ Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR The 2025 Payroll Profession Confidence Index survey is now live! Be sure to join in and share with your peers: https://www.payrollinfluences.com/ppci
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    50 mins
  • Exploring the Power of AI in Payroll with Special Guest Amy Travis

    Exploring the Power of AI in Payroll with Special Guest Amy Travis
    Jan 21 2025
    On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amy Travis, CPP, to discuss her journey from buttering garlic bread to embracing cutting-edge technology to transform payroll. Amy shares how her passion for process improvement and innovation led her to integrate AI tools into her daily workflow, and how to navigate the challenges of adopting AI, build AI-driven agents for employee self-service, and engage the transformative potential of intelligent automation in payroll operations. Connect with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-travis-cpp-81b543a7/ Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR The 2025 Payroll Profession Confidence Index survey is now live! Be sure to join in and share with your peers: https://www.payrollinfluences.com/ppci
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    49 mins
  • HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Paychex Acquires Paycor

    HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Paychex Acquires Paycor
    Jan 9 2025
    On this special ‘HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take’ episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by Paychex to acquire HCM technology provider and competitor Paycor for $4.1B. They discuss the acquisition by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple, what Paycor brings and why it makes sense for Paychex, how the marriage impacts the broader marketplace and the Paychex GTM. Plus, tips for buy-side leaders and organizations considering or already a customer of Paycor. Paychex Press Release on its acquisition of Paycor: https://www.paychex.com/newsroom/news-releases/paychex-enters-agreement-to-acquire-paycor Connect with the show: WRKDefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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    32 mins
  • Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2025

    Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2025
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode, Pete and Julie revisit the highly downloaded and now annual “Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus…” episode, sharing POVs and insights for the Top 5 focus areas for HR & Payroll leaders in 2025! Connect with the show: WRKDefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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    34 mins
  • The Blueprint for Organizational Agility with Special Guest Steve Goldberg

    The Blueprint for Organizational Agility with Special Guest Steve Goldberg
    Dec 31 2024
    On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the distinguished HCM technology advisor and expert, Steve Goldberg, to the show! After getting to know Steve and his career path in HR that took him from social worker to Wall Street, to Switzerland and Silicon Valley, Steve shares his 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. Steve also opines on where he believes HR leaders should be focused as we head into 2025. Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbgoldberg/ X: https://x.com/SBGHRTech Link to register for the January 15th, UKG HR & Payroll E-symposium: https://cvent.me/m81DDB?RefId=petetiliakos Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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    48 mins
  • The Lens of the Modern CHRO with Special Guest Jon Lowe

    The Lens of the Modern CHRO with Special Guest Jon Lowe
    Dec 24 2024
    On this special “swap-cast” episode with The Source by DailyPay, Pete is LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with DailyPay’s Chief People Officer, Jon Lowe! After a ‘geeking’ out on the amazing recording location (thank you Workday), Pete and Jon catch up to talk the big event, and the rapidly advancing innovation powering the future of HR. Jon shares his lens as the Chief People leader for a fast moving, global organization, sharing challenges, trends, and opportunities. Jon explains where the value and ROI is in tech adoption and skills investment for the critical practice and profession. Jon 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. Connect with Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowejon/ Connect with DailyPay and The Source podcast: www.dailypay.com www.dailypay.com/podcasts Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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    19 mins
  • Workforce Alignment with Special Guest Mike Bollinger

    Workforce Alignment with Special Guest Mike Bollinger
    Dec 17 2024
    On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Mike Bollinger, Global VP, Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone OnDemand! The group explores the elusive yet critical concept of workforce alignment. Mike shares 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, Mike shares actionable insights and real-world examples that empower organizations to foster workforce agility that drives measurable business outcomes. Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebollinger/ Cornerstone On Demand resources mentioned: Workforce Agility for Dummies book: https://shorturl.at/EhEJ2 Global State of the Skills Economy report: https://shorturl.at/s2NA3 Links to other mentions in the episode: Chime webinar: “The Top 3 Financial Wellness Trends Shaping HR Strategies in 2025” https://shorturl.at/ye1RO Goldbelly’s “PieCaken”: https://shorturl.at/q63L8 Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
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    53 mins