In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, CEO Tal Clark interviews Matt Umholtz, President and CRO of AllianceHCM. They discuss Matt's journey from working in high-end kitchens to becoming a leader in payroll and HR technology. The conversation highlights key industry challenges such as labor and food costs, turnover rates, and the importance of specialization in multi-unit restaurant operations. Matt shares insights on how technology can improve operational efficiency and employee engagement. The episode also spotlights the Workforce Warriors Award, an initiative to recognize exceptional hourly workers.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant Payments Podcast

00:41 Introducing Workforce Warriors Awards

01:05 Meet Matt Umholtz: Payroll and HR Technology Expert

02:15 Matt's Journey: From Kitchens to Payroll

05:12 Merging Companies and Specializing in Payroll Solutions

08:27 Challenges and Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry

13:35 Labor and Food Costs: Managing Restaurant Operations

20:16 Success Stories: Building for Growth Without Losing Culture

21:44 Conclusion and What's Next

Workforce Warriors Award: https://www.instant.co/workforce-warrior/

Instant Financial: instant.co

AllianceHCM: alliancehcm.com

Connect with Tal Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-clark-a60776b/ 

Connect with Matt Umholtz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattumholtz/