Episodios

  • Inside Rain’s Mission to Make Every Day Payday

    Inside Rain’s Mission to Make Every Day Payday
    Aug 11 2025
    ✅ Summary – In this episode of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian and Walter welcome Aaron Martin and Shohan from Rain, a leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) company on a mission to end payday lending and improve financial wellness. Aaron shares how lessons from his father shaped his approach to saving, while Shohan recounts his own experience escaping payday loan cycles. They explain how Rain provides employees with instant access to earned wages, free financial coaching, and educational tools to promote long-term stability. The discussion covers real-world impacts such as reduced 401k loans, improved retention, and fewer employee call-outs. They also highlight Rain’s seamless integrations with major payroll systems and their vision for a future without traditional pay cycles. This episode is packed with insights for payroll pros, HR leaders, and business owners looking to boost financial wellness in their organizations. rainapp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Dr. V on Allyship, Inclusion, and Your Role in Culture Change

    Dr. V on Allyship, Inclusion, and Your Role in Culture Change
    Aug 4 2025
    🎙️ In It’s About Payroll Episode 168, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—an organizational psychologist, global keynote speaker, and founder of Mattingly Solutions. From allyship and mental health to data-driven DEI, Dr. V delivers powerful insights rooted in both lived experience and psychological science. Her mission? To make inclusion actionable and allyship a shared responsibility. ✨ In this episode, Dr. V unpacks: How payroll and HR can lead the way in inclusion and equity Barriers to psychological safety (and how to break them down) The power of data in advancing DEI strategy Supporting visible and invisible differences at work Her own journey through cancer, alopecia, and mental health recovery—and how it shapes the way she helps leaders lead with empathy. 🎧 Tune in to hear how we can move from intention to impact in our workplaces—one payroll policy, leadership behavior, and conversation at a time. _______________________________________________ PAYROLL & HR PEEPS, YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED! 🎉 Dr. V is thrilled to invite you to celebrate an important milestone with her. The official launch date of the book "Act Like an Ally & Work With an Ally" is Tuesday, September 9th. The book will be sold at a discounted price for one week, so plan to take advantage and buy it between 9/9 and 9/16. We will also be celebrating the book launch with a big party! Whether you’re in Pittsburgh or somewhere else in the world, there’s a way for you to join the fun. For Pittsburgh-area friends: Join Dr. V in person at Alloy 26📍 100 South Commons, Suite #102, Pittsburgh, PA 15212📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM EST✅Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-victoria-mattinglys-allyship-book-launch-party-tickets-1527498893309 What to Expect: with workplace inclusion and allyship champions A peek behind the scenes of the book publishing process Signed copies of Act Like an Ally, Work With an Ally available for purchase For those not in Pittsburgh: Join us virtually and hear Dr. V talk about the book and answer questions📍 Zoom (link provided with EventBrite registration)📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025⏰ 6:00-6:30 PM EST ✅Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-victoria-mattinglys-allyship-book-launch-party-tickets-1527498893309 https://mattinglysolutions.com https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-your-paycheck https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-payroll https://itsaboutpayroll.io http://itsaboutyourpaycheck.com https://youtu.be/bsl5GfrQvg8 Resources for News/Around the Payhorn https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/blog/employee-wellness-statistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Why Top Companies Listen to John Lee on Cross-Border Payroll

    Why Top Companies Listen to John Lee on Cross-Border Payroll
    Jul 28 2025
    🎙️ Episode 167 of It’s About Payroll is here, and we’re going global—literally. We sat down with John Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Work From Anywhere, to unpack the real challenges behind remote work across borders—and how smart payroll strategy is the key to making it work. 🧭 From managing permanent establishment risk and multi-country tax compliance, to addressing payroll and social security challenges in a world where teams are distributed across time zones—John breaks it all down. 🛠️ We explored: Common mistakes companies make when letting employees work abroad Real-world horror stories around tax exposure How WFA’s platform automates global compliance for payroll teams The evolving role of payroll in the rise of remote work, “workations,” and digital nomadism What leaders must start doing today to future-proof their payroll strategy ✨ With a background in global finance, 60+ countries lived in, and six languages under his belt—John brings rare insight into what it takes to pay people properly, anywhere in the world. 🎧Don’t miss this one if you: Support a distributed team Work in payroll, HR, or finance Are figuring out your company’s remote work strategy 🔗 Listen to Episode 167: Work From Anywhere, Pay From Anywhere now — available on all major podcast platforms. #Payroll #RemoteWork #WorkFromAnywhere #GlobalCompliance #DigitalNomads #PayrollPodcast #ItsAboutPayroll #HRTech #futureofwork #TaxCompliance #globalmobility wfa.team - Click to find out more about Work From Anywhere https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-your-paycheck https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-payroll, itsaboutpayroll.io itsaboutyourpaycheck.com https://youtu.be/BWek0fLntqI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Payroll Is Beautifully Complex – Max Explains Why!

    Payroll Is Beautifully Complex – Max Explains Why!
    Jul 21 2025
    🎧 EPISODE 166: The Global Payroll Playbook with Max van der Klis-Busink Podcast: It’s About Payroll Hosts: Brian Escobar & Walt Tynes This week, we’re honored to welcome Max van der Klis-Busink — global payroll leader, award-winning author of The Global Payroll Manager’s Playbook, and founder of Passion for Payroll & The Payroll Comedian. Max shares his journey from dreaming about global payroll in Amsterdam to launching a book now sold in over 35 countries—with 100% of proceeds going to help kids access sports. 🎙️ In this episode: Why payroll is beautifully complex The power of structure in chaotic payroll worlds Leadership traits every payroll pro needs now Debunking the “one global vendor” myth How AI can (and should) empower frontline payroll teams What’s next for Max in his payroll comedy journey 📌 Quote of the day: “Every day is Day Zero.” If you’re in payroll, HR, finance—or even just pay curious—this is a must-listen conversation. ✅ Subscribe, rate, and share the episode! #PayrollPodcast #ItsAboutPayroll #MaxVanDerKlisBusink #PayrollLeadership #FutureOfWork #GlobalPayroll #PayrollBook #HRTech #ThePayrollComedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 m
  • Driven to Succeed: Trucking Payroll

    Driven to Succeed: Trucking Payroll
    Jul 14 2025
    Trucking payroll isn’t just complex—it’s a moving target. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Ritzema, President and Founder of Superior Trucking Payroll Service, to talk about the unique challenges and solutions in the world of transportation compensation. From per diem strategies and IRS Form 945 to misclassification pitfalls and garnishment headaches, Michael shares hard-earned insights from years on the road supporting carriers. We also dig into how automation is shifting the landscape, what new fleets often get wrong, and where the industry is headed next. If you’re in trucking or just love a good payroll puzzle, this episode delivers. **Website:** [truckingpayroll.com](https://truckingpayroll.com) **Social Media:** - LinkedIn: [Michael Ritzema](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelritzema) - YouTube: [Trucking Payroll](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0yXxR3fTjxoPoxtI2kOhA) - TikTok: [Trucking Payroll](https://www.tiktok.com/@truckingpayroll) - Instagram: [Trucking Payroll](https://www.instagram.com/truckingpayroll) - Twitter: [Trucking Payroll](https://twitter.com/truckingpayroll) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Future of Payroll Is Personal — A Conversation with Michael Steen

    The Future of Payroll Is Personal — A Conversation with Michael Steen
    Jul 7 2025
    In this episode of It’s About Payroll, we welcome Michael Steen, Client Solutions Director at Payroll Minds, for a powerful and insightful conversation on the intersection of payroll, leadership, and humanity. Michael shares his nontraditional journey from crisis intervention and mental health to global payroll consulting, and how compassion, personal branding, and listening are his keys to success. We dive into: What the future of payroll could—and should—look like Why AI hasn’t quite arrived (yet) in payroll processing The power of showing up authentically in a sales-driven world The importance of building a personal brand on LinkedIn Real talk on burnout, balance, and leading with kindness If you’re a payroll professional, HR leader, or just someone who values thoughtful leadership and industry disruption, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Season in Review

    Season in Review
    Jun 29 2025
    In this episode, we hit pause to look back and talk through: ✅ What really stood out to us this season ✅ The challenges we navigated behind the scenes ✅ Powerful lessons learned along the way ✅ And most importantly—the amazing guests who brought their wisdom, energy, and heart to every conversation. From compliance curves to pay transparency, global payroll trends to financial wellness tips, these seasons have been full of insights and impact. 🙌 Whether you're a payroll pro or just trying to better understand your paycheck, we’ve got something for you. 🎙️ Tune in to hear our takeaways, favorite moments, and what’s next for both shows. 👉 https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-payroll, https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-your-paycheck, itsaboutpayroll.io, itsaboutyourpaycheck.com. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250623026106/en/Dallas-YMCA-Unleashes-Workforce-Efficiency-Saves-600-Hours-a-Year-with-AI-First-UKG-Suite https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/2180/economics/economic-impact-of-war/ To all our listeners, guests, and supporters—THANK YOU. You help make these conversations real, relevant, and resonant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Talking HR ROLL! with Tiana Neal

    Talking HR ROLL! with Tiana Neal
    Jun 23 2025
    In this episode of It’s About Payroll, we’re joined by the brilliant Tiana Neal—a dynamic leader in global payroll and benefits operations, founder of Transcenders Consulting Group, and host of The Human Roll podcast. With deep expertise at the crossroads of compliance, care, and technology, Tiana brings a refreshing and insightful perspective to the evolving relationship between HR and Payroll. Together, we dive into the essential (and sometimes messy) collaboration between HR and Payroll—from recruiting and onboarding to time tracking, benefits, compliance, and system integration. Tiana unpacks the common pitfalls organizations face, shares strategies for aligning people, systems, and processes, and weighs in on the hotly debated question: Should Payroll report to HR, Finance… or stand alone? wrkdefined.com https://youtu.be/cLwt4pVh8fQ itsaboutpayroll.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m