Looking for real talk about leading change in today's fast-moving workplace? Don't miss this episode where host Pete Tiliakos sits down with change management expert Susan Richards from Sapient Insights. Broadcasting from the HR Tech Conference floor (complete with surprise pigeon appearances!), they dive into why change leadership isn't just an HR thing anymore - it's everyone's business.

Susan shares practical wisdom about helping teams adapt, including why those "wait it out" days are long gone. 

Whether you're leading change or living through it, this energetic conversation offers practical strategies for thriving in today's ever-changing workplace. Come join these Atlanta natives for some straight talk about making change work!

1:49 - Susan discusses the industry "shakeup" and changing HR technology landscape

7:28 - Discussion begins about the increasing pace of change in organizations and HR's role in leading it

12:19 - Susan explains why "waiting out" change is no longer sustainable and provides practical advice

Looking for straight talk about AI in HR? Join us for this episode where host Pete Tiliakos sits down with HR transformation expert Dave Polacheck for a refreshing conversation about what's really happening with AI in the workplace. Forget the hype - Dave shares what his Fortune 500 clients are actually doing (and not doing) with AI right now.

Here's the reality check we all need: Dave explains why rushing to create an "AI strategy" isn't the answer. Instead, learn why successful companies are focusing on their people strategy first and letting AI follow. Plus, get his fascinating take on how AI might finally solve one of HR's biggest headaches - system integration.

Whether you're an HR leader trying to make sense of AI or just curious about the future of work, this down-to-earth discussion cuts through the buzzwords to explore what really matters. Come listen to two industry veterans share what's working, what's not, and what's next!

2:33 - Dave's important perspective on AI strategy.

4:37 - The reality check about AI adoption based on company size.

12:20 - Dave's fascinating insight about AI's potential for system integration.

In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Smith from TSC (formerly The Starr Conspiracy), live from the HR Technology Conference and Expo.  Steve shares a bit about TSC and its mission and work within the HR tech marketplace. He also opines on the transformative impact of AI on HR and payroll, before exploring how worker expectations are influencing the employee experience (EX), which is now more critical than ever.  Steve shares his POV on the criticality of pay and payroll to the EX and the vital role of innovations like on-demand pay, play in promoting financial wellness and shaping the future of work.    

2:01: About TSC

3:52: Employee experience

6:31: On-demand pay and financial wellness

In this episode, Barbie Winterbottom discusses the evolving workplace and insights from her work as a people strategy consultant. She shares insights through the lens of women in the workplace, the progress made in empowering female executives, and the realities of gender and age biases still present in the workforce.  Barbie highlights the need for a collaborative approach and practical, user-friendly solutions that empower individuals for success.

In this episode, Steve Kramer, CEO of WorkJam, discusses innovation in workforce and HR technology, including the increasing presence and role of AI and its ability to enhance front-line employee engagement. He shares insights on how technology is transforming the HR experience and what’s to come from team WorkJam in 2025.

Pete and Phil discuss the CFPB's recent proposed interpretive ruling on earned wage access and what it could mean for the financial wellness benefit and the employees relying on it.

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In this episode, Jerome discusses the evolving landscape of global payroll innovation, sharing his insights and demystifying the state and future of artificial intelligence and machine learning in payroll. He also opines on the criticality of data movement, real-time insights, APIs and integrations in the modern global payroll operation and managed service organization.

In this episode, Julie and Pete discuss the “power of payroll” and the evolving expectations of the critical profession.  They also share a peek behind the scenes from their session at the first-ever Executive Summit hosted during Payroll Congress and discuss the urgent need for executives to champion payroll as a priority within their organizations’ broader HCM strategy.  

In this episode, Barbara discusses her role as a modern HR operations leader and how payroll has changed throughout her career. She shares how Bridgestone leverages modern technology like on-demand pay to address HR challenges and facilitate a highly competitive and engaging employee experience that prioritizes wellness.

In this episode, Bart joins Pete to discuss his first time at Payroll Congress and the release of his new book, ‘The Payrollmind: How to Build Influence and Make an Impact as a Global Payroll Professional.’ Bart and Pete talk about what he learned along the way, how the role of payroll and its leaders are changing, and why ‘influence’ will be a key skill in the future of payroll!