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, fostering employee engagement, and employee retention strategies. They also speak about staying well-informed in the HR industry. The podcast wraps up with a fun game of 'this or that' with Brad.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:21 Podcast Format Changes and Updates

03:32 Discussion on Payroll News and Updates

09:03 Challenges in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

15:15 Sponsored Segment: Time TrakGO

16:30 Guest Introduction: Brad Voorhees

20:22 Brad's Journey into HR and Talent Acquisition

29:45 Challenges in HR and Talent Acquisition

38:50 Transition to Entrepreneurship and Scale TX

44:24 Understanding Talent Strategy

44:43 The Importance of Employer Branding

45:21 The Hiring Process and Talent Acquisition

46:43 The Role of HR Departments and VPs

49:47 The Impact of Personal Branding on Talent Attraction

50:59 The Role of Employee Value Proposition in Talent Attraction

51:27 The Importance of Good People Managers

52:22 The Role of Employer Reputation in Talent Attraction

53:28 The Role of Employee Referrals in Talent Attraction

54:42 Staying Up-to-Date in HR

58:13 The Role of AI in HR

01:09:45 The Challenges of Hiring Friends of Friends

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