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Latest episodes
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36 min
The Talent Hiding in Plain Sight with Special Guest Erica McMannes
On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete sits down with Erica McMannes, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Instant Teams, to explore the realities of military spouse emplo…
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36 min
HR Tech & Fintech Marketplace Health Check with Bryan Bergin & Jared Levine of TD Cowen
On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome show alumni, Bryan Bergin and Jared Levine, equity research analysts with TD Cowen, for an annual check-in and Wall Street view into where H…
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48 min
From Shadow AI to Strategic HR with Special Guest Mark Bradley
In this episode, Pete and Julie reconnect with longtime friend and former colleague Mark Bradley, Partner/Principal with EY People Consulting and a global HR transformation leader,…
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57 min
The Direct Primary Care Revolution with Special Guest Dan Thompson
Pete and Julie welcome Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions and longtime advocate for direct primary care (DPC), for a candid conversation on why the…
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52 min
The Rise of Direct Primary Care with Special Guest Dr. Micheal Bianco
On this episode, Pete and Julie sit down with Dr. Michael Bianco, founder of Bianco Primary Care, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in employer healthcare: Direct Primar…
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47 min
From Workforce Management to Workforce Transformation with Special Guest Tom Sterling
On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie welcome Tom Sterling, VP of Enterprise People Solutions Operations at Cox Automotive, for a wide-ranging conversation on workfor…
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35 min
Payroll as Financial & Compliance Infrastructure with Special Guest Shala Druin
In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll expert and fractional payroll director, Shala Druin, Founder of Strategic Payroll Solutions, for a candid conversation on why payrol…
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52 min
HR’s New Risk Reality with Special Guest Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski
In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski, Managing Director at Aspen Analytics and host of ‘Reciprocity with AG’, for a candid conversation on AI governance, cy…
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36 min
Inside the Modern HCM Buying Journey with Special Guest Meredith Reilly
In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, for a candid conversation on what is really happening in the HCM and payroll buying market.…
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40 min
Turning Payroll Complexity into Enterprise Agility with Special Guest Barb Vetula
In this episode, Pete and Julie catch up with Barbara Vetula, Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone, for a practitioner-led conversation on what i…
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32 min
When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal
In this episode, Pete welcomes Virender “VA” Aggarwal, former CEO of Ramco and longtime HR tech executive, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of enterprise software, work, a…
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29 min
A Look into the Future of Payroll with Special Guest Eynat Guez
In this episode, Pete welcomes Eynat Guez, CEO of Papaya Global, for a forward-looking conversation on the future of work, payroll, and workforce infrastructure. Eynat shares why A…
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35 min
The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special Guest Karen Kaplan
In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Karen Kaplan, CHRO at People Incorporated, for a real-world look at what it takes to lead HR transformation inside a complex, mission-driven…
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28 min
Payroll In The Flow of Business with Special Guest Anand Pandya
In this episode, Pete welcomes Anand Pandya, VP and GM of Specialty Solutions for SMBs at ADP, for a timely conversation on the rise of embedded technology and why payroll is becom…
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39 min
The Nerds are Taking Over with Special Guest Troy Markusson
In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome “The Payroll Nerd”, Troy Markussen, global payroll leader, founder of Nerd Outfitters, and champion of the Payroll 2040 movement, for a time…
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33 min
Payroll Diplomacy with Special Guest Katharine Smith
On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Katharine ‘Kat’ Smith, an Australian payroll leader and one of the emerging voices behind the idea of ‘payroll diplomacy’, for a thoughtful…
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39 min
HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer 2026, June)
On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace news and updates rounding out Q2, 2026. Vendors discussed in the ep…
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51 min
HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace Events Recap (Summer 2026, June)
On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on the spring updates for analysts from across the HCM tech vendor landscape ahead of summer. Vendor events and news…
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49 min
Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Kristy Durst
In this special episode, Julie is joined by Kristy Durst, Sr. Manager of Payroll & HR Administration at Uline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio…
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31 min
Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Amy Dufrane
In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Amy Dufrane Ed.D, CEO of the HRCI (HR Certification Institute), live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San…