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HR & Payroll 2.0

Pete Tiliakos & Julie Fernandez

Join Pete A. Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez as they combine their unique HR and payroll industry knowledge, experience, and POV’s for highly authentic conversations that unpack the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing HR and Payroll leaders today!

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20:00

HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Deel acquires...

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2025/03/11

On this special ‘HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take’ episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by Deel to acquire the global payroll business segment from Safeguard Global. They discuss the acquisition by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple. What Safeguard Global brings and why it makes sense for Deel, how the marriage impacts the broader marketplace and the Deel GTM. Plus, tips for buy-side leaders and organizations considering or already a customer of

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46:43

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Winter...

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2025/03/04

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a flurry of HR tech marketplace updates and activity quickly making headlines in the early months of 2025! Pete shares his experience at ADP Rethink Zurich and time in Switzerland before breaking down product announcements, acquisitions, and news from vendors across HCM, EOR, and Big Tech and more. Vendor news mentioned in the episode include ADP, Chime, Workday, HiBob, G-P, Deel, Google, Spotify. Connect with the

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51:08

Empathy With Action with Special Guest Kamal Pradhan

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2025/02/18

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

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50:16

The Great EOR Differentiation Debate

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2025/02/04

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

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48:41

Exploring the Power of AI in Payroll with Special...

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2025/01/21

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

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31:38

HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: Paychex Acquires Paycor

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2025/01/09

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

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33:44

Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2025

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2025/01/07

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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47:49

The Blueprint for Organizational Agility with Special...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/12/31

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

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19:26

The Lens of the Modern CHRO with Special Guest Jon Lowe

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/12/24

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,

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52:34

Workforce Alignment with Special Guest Mike Bollinger

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/12/17

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

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61:06

The GenZ Lens on Annual Enrollment and the Employer...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/12/10

In this special multi-part episode, Julie shares a few recorded conversations live from the Michigan SHRM Conference in Grand Rapids, and a new ‘Voice of GenZ’ chat on what employees and candidates think.First, Julie catches up with Brown and Brown colleagues, Kevin Cumings, Amy Gerard, and Tyrone Jordan to talk the Michigan SHRM Conference in Grand Rapids. The conversations highlight key trends through the lens of the HR practitioner and leader. The importance of effective benefits communication

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46:12

Strategies to Keep WFA from Becoming WTF with Special...

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2024/12/03

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Co-Founder and CEO of Work from Anywhere, John Lee, to the show to talk remote working strategies that keep WFA from becoming WTF!John shares his unique insights from the front lines of advising some of the largest corporate enterprises creating agile talent models through remote working strategies. The group talks the value and impact of remote working on the employee experience, and how employers are enabling successful Work From Anywhere (WFA)

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53:49

Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Special Guest Alex...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/11/26

On this episode, Pete and Julie recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) by welcoming cybersecurity expert Alex Khusid to the show to talk about the growing cyber threats to HR and payroll and its highly critical data!The group talks about the rising threats to payroll and its continuity, how tech is playing a positive and threatening role, AI’s role in cybersecurity, and how to keep your payroll and HR operations out of the headlines for the wrong reasons. Alex also shares tips and advice

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61:21

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Fall...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/11/19

On this episode, Pete and Julie are back from the fall HR tech conference trail with a long list of HCM vendor event recaps and product updates! They share POV’s and insights gained from UKG Aspire, Dayforce Discover in Las Vegas and the HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, a rundown of recent news and announcements from across the global EOR marketplace. Vendor updates mentioned in the episode include UKG, Dayforce, iSolved, Deel, Remote, Oyster, GP, and Service

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49:39

Elevating our AIQ with Special Guest Bob Pulver

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/11/05

On this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with fellow WRKDefined podcaster Bob Pulver, host of the Elevate Your AIQ podcast. The group discusses Bob’s career path in HR and past work helping large enterprises transform their workforce strategies. They opine on the future of HR with AI and how emotional intelligence, “soft skills,” and experiential learning will become increasingly valuable in the

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32:46

Moving HR & Payroll Forever Forward with Special...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/10/29

On this episode, Pete and Julie are LIVE from the annual HR Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Workday Forever Forward bus with Workday GM of Workforce Management and Payroll Cristina Goldt! The group discusses Cristina’s career path in HR technology and her role in leading Workday’s mission to solve for and shape the future of the “hard stuff” in HCM. They talk about the current pace of change and innovation in HR through the lens of the modern HR leader, the excitement and angst

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25:17

HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take: ADP Acquires...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/10/22

On this special “HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take” episode, Pete and Julie discuss the recent announcement by ADP to acquire workforce management technology provider Workforce Software for $1.2B. They discuss the merger by the numbers, sharing insights on what it means for the new couple, what it brings and why it makes sense for ADP, how the marriage impacts the broader HR and WFM tech marketplace, including ADP partners. Plus tips for organizations underway or planning WFM buying decisions. Other

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48:00

Navigating the IR35 Ice Field with Special Guest Mark...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/10/22

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome IR35 Expert, procurement pro, and the Founder of Smartbuyer, Mark Coulson to the show! Mark shares his extensive insights into the complex and confusing world of IR35 compliance. He talks about the background and path that led us to the law that defines contract labor in the U.K., including marketplace and employment impacts. Mark shares key challenges and common missteps, along with tips and advice for compliance and his POV on the future of IR35 and the

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48:38

Workday Rising Recap: Pete Tiliakos Joins Jon Reed of...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/10/15

In the final hours of Workday Rising 2024, Jon sat down with analyst Pete A. Tiliakos for an unscripted show review. Tiliakos has a focus on HCM, payroll and the future of work, so the podcast leaned towards those themes - and, of course, the unavoidable reckoning with AI-related news as well. Topics include: Why payroll modernization matters, Workday's Extend strategy and sometimes deliberate approach to innovation, Why AI in HR is a potent issue, and what we learned on the show floor, and

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39:22

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Fall 2024)

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2024/10/15

On this episode, Pete and Julie take a break from the fall HR tech conference trail to share marketplace news, product updates, and insights from recent industry events! They share POV’s and insights gained from the annual HR Technology Conference and Expo, Workday Rising, plus innovation progress, product announcements, acquisitions and HR marketplace news including updates and discussion on Workday, ADP, UKG, iSolved, Strada Global, Payslip, DailyPay, Zellis, Paylocity, Payoneer, and

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